Oral health care: the knowledge and work of the community health agent Atenção à saúde bucal: o saber e o trabalho do agente comunitário de saúde (original) (raw)
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Oral health care: the knowledge and work of the community health agent
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Introduction: With the reorganization of oral health policy in 2004, the community health agent is regarded as a facilitator of oral health practices in her area. Objective: To identify knowledge and practice of community health agents in oral health care. Material and method: This is a qualitative study, based on the theory of social representations, and the data were collected through semi-structured interviews, using the collective subject discourse as the technique of tabulation and analysis of data. The sample consisted of 11 interviews, delimited by saturation. Data collection was conducted during the period April-June 2010, in Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul. Result: The results indicate that respondents understand what oral health is, realize the impact of oral health on overall health, guide the community regarding oral health carein their work practices, operate and provide care in the basic health unit, but have not been trained to act as instructors. Conclusion: The communi...
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ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SANTA MARIA: AN EXPERIENCE REPORT (Atena Editora), 2024
Oral health care, with a focus on comprehensive health, for children and adults who are socially vulnerable, helps the development of autonomy for these individuals. Oral health has implications that range from insulin resistance, due to periodontal disease, to much more complex systemic complications, involving the cardiovascular system or even neurodegenerative pathology. In view of this assumption, the action reported in this work was carried out by the Academic League of Public Health and Dental Epidemiology of the ``Universidade Franciscana`` (LASCEO) together with academics from UFN, with the central objective of promoting health education, aiming to provide equity for population participating in the event. An interprofessional action was carried out, in which 12 dentistry students carried out oral hygiene guidance using mannequins, brushes, teaching materials, screening for oral comorbidities in 150 people, including children and adolescents, in order to refer them for dental care. Given what has been mentioned so far, oral self-care practices expressing playfulness, associating dental care and listing a variety of elements for the activity were punctual. Furthermore, nursing students offered the third dose of the vaccine against COVID-19, rapid STI tests, distribution of condoms and blood pressure and blood sugar screening. It must be noted that the activity provided integration between academics and the community, in addition to contact with other realities and enhanced theoretical knowledge about humanization and collective health in future professionals, causing a bidirectional gain.
Oral Health in Brazil - Part I: public oral health policies
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This paper reviews the historical development of public health policies in Brazil and the insertion of oral health in this context. Since 1988, Brazil established a Unified National Health System ("Sistema Único de Saúde" -SUS), which was conceived to assure access to health actions and services, including oral health. However, a history of lack of access to health services and the health problems faced by the Brazilian population make the process of building and consolidating the SUS extremely challenging. Since 2004, the Oral Health National Policy has proposed a reorientation of the health care model, supported by an adaptation of the working system of Oral Health teams so that they include actions of health promotion, protection and recovery. Human resources should be prepared to act in this system. The qualifying process must take in consideration knowledge evolution, changes in the work process and changes in demographical and epidemiological aspects, according to a perspective of maintaining a balance between technique and social relevance.
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Oral health in Brazil – historical dimension (Atena Editora)
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Oral health is directly related to social inclusion and human dignity. The article aims to identify the historical dimension of oral health in Brazil. The study methodology is qualitative, analytical, deductive research. It was adopted to carry out an integrative bibliographical review. The results prove that promoting oral health is the duty of the State and represents a rescue of dignity and citizenship. Dentistry can contribute to an increase in social inclusion; therefore, it is necessary to use methods that prevent and combat oral diseases, especially dental caries. The conclusion of the study reports that poorly conducted oral health produces low self-esteem and poor quality of life in citizens. Poor oral health, therefore, represents a clear sign of a precarious living condition, as well as discrimination and social exclusion.
Brazilian Journal of Development, 2021
Uma equipe interprofissional no SUS com ações integradas na atenção básica reflete diretamente na saúde da população, reduz gastos com saúde pública e evita filas em atendimento secundário e terciário. Estudos científicos mostram que existe uma relação bidirecional entre saúde bucal e saúde sistêmica, onde doenças bucais podem induzir ouagravar o surgimento de diversas doenças sistêmicas ao longo da vida, desse modo evidencia-se a necessidade de cuidados na atenção básica para minimizar o desenvolvimento de tais doenças. O objetivo desse trabalho foi demonstrar a importância de cuidados bucais diários, promover o controle e redução de infecções orais evitando o desenvolvimento ou agravo de doenças sistêmicas crônicas. Através do curso de extensão "Promoção da saúde bucal com ênfase em saúde oral e sistêmica: um olhar interprofissional através de relato de experiência" foram desenvolvidas ações de promoção, educação e prevenção em saúde. O curso foi realizado de maneira online, transmitido pela plataforma do YouTube, ministrado em 5 aulas com duração de 2 horas cada, totalizando 10 horas de curso. O curso contribuiu de forma positiva para a atuação dos profissionais já inseridos na atenção básica e também dos estudantes que poderão pôr em prática todo conhecimento adquirido contribuindo com um atendimento mais centrado ao paciente.
Oral health in Brazil – historical dimension
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Oral health is directly related to social inclusion and human dignity. The article aims to identify the historical dimension of oral health in Brazil. The study methodology is qualitative, analytical, deductive research. It was adopted to carry out an integrative bibliographical review. The results prove that promoting oral health is the duty of the State and represents a rescue of dignity and citizenship. Dentistry can contribute to an increase in social inclusion; therefore, it is necessary to use methods that prevent and combat oral diseases, especially dental caries. The conclusion of the study reports that poorly conducted oral health produces low self-esteem and poor quality of life in citizens. Poor oral health, therefore, represents a clear sign of a precarious living condition, as well as discrimination and social exclusion.