Estratégias para reduzir a incidência de cárie em crianças e adolescentes do Programa Saúde nas Escolas do Centro de Saúde Havaí

Abstract

Despite many advances in the prevention of cavities in general, early cavities in childhood still affect many children. Among outhers factors this pictures to the high frequency of sucrose intake combined with a lack of oral hygiene methods and the lack of guidance given to parents and/or guardians regarding the maintenance of oral hygiene of their children. The aim of this study was to develop an intervention project for empowerment of parents and guardians of students in the area covered by the ESF Havaí and organize assists those who have the disease. To do so, we will offer educational lectures to orient parents and/or guardians about the importance of oral health of these clients.This interventions will be evaluated through an examination of the oral cavity of children and a questionnaire applied to parents and/or guardians. It is expected, with the completion of this intervention, the incidence and prevalence of early childhood cavities will be reduced in the range area around the Centro de Saúde Havaí in Belo Horizonte-MG. It is expected from this intervention, acting on the proximal determinants of dental caries, as a form of prevention, as well as early diagnosis and treatment.