Análise da influência dos determinantes sociais no cuidado da saúde bucal

Abstract

This paper investigates the relationship between oral health conditions and social determinants of health. We aimed to find a relationship between dental caries and their determinants more generally, to ascertain the predictors of the disease and implement measures to promote oral health. We conducted a narrative review of articles published between 1990 to 2010. The results showed that the polarization of caries occurred in groups with higher socioeconomic deprivation. There is a negative correlation between the high prevalence with income, education, human development index, place of residence (rural), study in public schools. These data demonstrated the need for action on social determinants of health for the control of dental caries in the neediest regions.