Fortaleza (Brazil) - Dentists of the Family Health Program (PSF) are doing an epidemiological survey of oral health of the residents of Fortaleza. Almost four thousand people, between 18 and 74 years, will be examined at home. The research aims to improve the dental care in clinics, and reduce the distance between the patient and the practice of dentistry.
Paulo Vinicius, in two years, cried during the examination. Already Maury not stopped laughing when asked if the use of dental affecting the relationships it. From home to home attendants of the dentists and make FHP a survey on oral health of the residents of Fortaleza. They will be examined nearly four thousand people, more than 600 per region.
It makes much time as the owner of home Elizana Diógenes not vai the office of a dentist. After each visit, the delivery of a basic kit: with brush, cream and dental floss. In the coming year the work continues in schools and kindergartens. The research will be completed in March 2007.
And the lack of care with the teeth leads to serious infections, which can reach other organs like lungs, heart and even the brain. And the statistics are worrying: three years ago, a search of the IBGE and Ministry of Health showed that almost two million cearenses had never ido the dentist.
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The idea is great: meet the patients, making an initial diagnosis of oral health needs of the population.
Gerofil
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