Abordagem da cárie dentária em pré-escolares de 0 a 5 anos no município de Santa Rita do Ituêto

Abstract

Dental caries is a common disease in children which can lead to serious consequences. Parents and guardians, at home or at the school environment, must understand their role in the preservation of a healthy dentition; the sooner children start healthy habits, the better their dental health will be when they become adult. The Family Health Strategy is responsible for improving the quality of life of people belonging to their area enrolled and oral health team must act with intersectoral actions, with churches and schools to reduce the prevalence of tooth decay. A review of literature search in the databases SciELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online), and BIREME (Latin American and Caribbean Literature on Health Sciences) LILACS, and literatures of the dental field for the period between 1988 and 2012 was performed. research used the following key words : dental caries, Family Health Strategy, Oral Health and Health Planning in an attempt to reduce the problem of dental caries in preschool children, the present study aimed to develop an action plan to be implemented by the oral health team in the school environment and the parents. Furthermore, it is intended to inform the community about the importance and necessity of prevention, as well as the means to do so. Finally , it is expected that implementation of this action plan to bring better living conditions to all residents of Santa Rita do Ituêto , promoting oral health.