Promoção da saúde bucal e o idoso

Abstract

Introduction: For the year 2050, the estimate is to have more than two billion people over the age of 60 worldwide. This projection of population aging highlights the importance of assessing the oral health of the elderly and, consequently, highlighting the role of public policies and the dental surgeon in health promotion in this context. Objective: The purpose of this paper is to approach the main oral changes that occur in the elderly and the importance given to this by public policies. Discussion: The literature emphasizes the national health policy of the elderly and the duty of the professional to promote the quality of life while preserving the autonomy and functional independence of the patient. Conclusion: Several public policies ensure the rights guaranteed to people aged 60 years or older regarding whole health care for the elderly. However, much needs to be done for them to benefit and have full access to this service. Therefore, it’s the dental surgeon’s responsibility to bring awareness to this reality and need.

A relação entre saúde bucal e qualidade de vida de idosos brasileiros institucionalizados: Uma revisão integrativa

“…A garantia dos direitos de pessoas com mais de 60 anos é assegurada por diferentes políticas, entretanto, a atenção a saúde bucal é, ainda assim, considerada precária e conflituosa (Torquato & Schmidt, 2020;Miranda et al, 2020;Sera et al, 2021). Condições socioeconômicas podem prejudicar o acesso ao atendimento odontológico, bem como o alcance de informações acerca da importância dos cuidados com saúde e higiene bucal, levando à alta frequência de problemas na cavidade oral, como a perda dentária (Ferreira et al, 2021).…”