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Introduction: Cerebral palsy is a group of permanent disorders that affect movement development and result in activity limitation, it is considered the most common cause of childhood disability. Objective: To analyze the literature on cerebral palsy, from an odontological point of view. Methodology: Using the keywords "cerebral palsy", "etiology", "prevalence", "oral manifestations" and "clinical management", the MEDLINE/PubMed and Science Direct databases were searched, with emphasis on the last 5 years. It was evaluated with the PRISMA and AMSTAR-2 guidelines. Results: There are multiple factors to explain the etiology of cerebral palsy, in private practice that a patient suffering from cerebral palsy can be very common, if we count that the incidence 2 to 3 people per 1000 births. The oral manifestations that have more incidence in these patients are dental caries and periodontal disease, the care of patients with cerebral palsy is not simple, it requires skill and training by the dentist in charge of the treatment plan, as well as an interdisciplinary management. Conclusions: Patients with cerebral palsy should seek medical and dental care due to the risk that these patients present of developing oral diseases such as caries and periodontal disease, due to the lack of hygiene due to the physical disability they have, the dentist should be trained to provide effective dental care, as well as techniques and skills that promote proper care.