The
state of oral health in children and young people is particularly
worrying for the acquired knowledge that caries and periodontal
diseases, if properly prevented or treated early, are of a high
vulnerability, with reduced economic costs and gains on relevant health.
Since 1985, the General Directorate of Health has an ongoing National Programme for the Promotion of Oral Health. This
program of oral health in the National Health Service (NHS), began with
the promotion of oral health in schools, and later extended to
preventive and curative measures with the entry of Oral Hygienists (HO)
and contracting with service private dentistry. In 2008, this contractual model has been revised emerging dentist check. The
study aims to contribute to the understanding of the evolution of oral
health program, their instruments and their latest results. In
the empirical study, we analyzed data resulted from information
compilation of the Oral Health Program for Children and Youth and
screenings conducted at school. The
study intends to reflect on the benefits / costs of a model that favors
the traces of dental caries, as a measure of screening versus a
universal subsidy model which enables access to all children. Hiring
Oral Hygienists may have capital gains not only in the short term
through the screening of children to assign dentist check, but also
long-term with the systematic implementation of measures to promote oral
health. In the sample it was found that only about 45.5% of children at age 7, the free teeth have cavities. The
study data reveal a membership of only half of the children to a
totally free, with 24.7% of children who actually had oral health needs
did not use dental check. However, virtually all children using the check complete their treatment plan. The
exception that occurs at age 10, related to the eruption of the
premolars, suggests a review of the age cohorts assignment dentist
check. With
application of screening a universe of 237 children with an average
rate of 40.7% caries free, it would be possible to reduce costs in 5700
euros. The economic analysis of the oral health sector can make an important contribution in decision-making in this health sector.
The
passage of the human denture through the streets of Lisbon coincided
with the action of mobile office Colgate, which provided hundreds of
check-ups free routine to the population between 12 and 16 March.
Inserted in the 15th edition of Oral Health Month Colgate, 
Lisbon,
April 15, 2014 - As part of Oral Health Month ended March 31, 32 giant
teeth, forming a true giant teeth, strolled through the streets of
historic Lisbon. Who was in the areas of Baixa Chiado and Rossio he was surprised by
the passage of a human dentition consists of 32 teeth, in a relaxed way,
interacted with the curious who roamed this area and were surprised by
the animation created by Colgate.Fun, teeth interacted with who toured the area, approaching people to
reinforce the importance of good oral hygiene and reminding them that
oral health can be viewed in a cheerful and relaxed.
