Uma avaliação da oferta e da assistência das ações de saúde bucal do Rio Grande do Sul

Abstract

This study aimed to conduct an evaluation of four indicators of primary care, and offer assistance in relation to the provision of dentistry. This is an ecological study conducted in seven macro Health of the RS in the period 2005 to 2007. Considering that an ideal ratio of one dentist for every 4 thousand, the macro North Missioner, Valleys and South presented with adequate provision, Sierra and Midwest are in the process of adaptation, and Metropolitan has inadequate provision . The evaluation suggests that only increase dental provision does not guarantee better coverage of the indicators of oral health. In this sense, strategies that qualify the work process should be developed and implemented.