Saúde bucal dos idosos acamados: uma proposta de intervenção

Abstract

The inclusion of oral health on the Family Health Strategy was a step in the reorganization of the actions of oral health in primary care and represents the incorporation of the concept of oral health as a component of health in its broadest sense. These characteristics have significant impact in the context of oral health of elderly bedridden and therefore the need to implement public policies related to home care and training of oral health professionals to work in all levels of care, aimed at prevention, promotion, rehabilitation and dental care at home.