Ocorrência de cárie dentária em escolares de 5 e 6 anos de idade das escolas públicas de Várzea da Palma-MG

Abstract

Considering the importance of establishing a more appropriate planning and effective development action plan, with a system of monitoring and evaluation activities, this study aimed to analyze the oral health of school children 5-6 years old in the city Várzea da Palma-MG, Brazil, from pre-existing data. It was observed that 47.5% of the students in this age group do not exhibit carious lesions. When considering only the first permanent molar (70.0% erupted), the presence of caries was lower (27.6%) than when it included both dentitions (52.5%). From the results we concluded that actions to promote heath are driving changes over time. Whereas the great polarization of dental caries, reducing socioeconomic disparities and public health measures targeted at vulnerable groups remain a challenge for all who formulate health policy in Brazil.