The use of dental services on a regular basis in the population of Montes Claros in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil/ Uso de servicos odontologicos de forma regular na populacao de Montes Claros, MG, Brasil

• Published in: Ciência & saude coletiva Vol. 22; no. 12; p. 4135
• Main Authors: Barreiro, Danilo Lima, Souza, Joao Gabriel Silva, Coutinho, Wagner Luiz Mineiro, Ferreira, Raquel Conceicao, Ferreira, Efigenia Ferreira e, de Barros Lima Ma
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Spanish
• Published: Associacao Brasileira de Pos-Graduacao em Saude Coletiva - ABRASCO 01-12-2017
• Subjects: Brasil
• ISSN: 1413-8123
• DOI: 10.1590/1413-812320172212.04492016

The use of dental services on a regular basis by residents of Montes Claros (MG) was assessed, as well as related aspects. Cross-sectional study was conducted with a complex probabilistic sample by conglomerates. Logistic regression was used (OR/CI95%) with a significance level of 5. Of the 2582 study participants, 761 required and obtained access to the services for less than a year. Of these, 262 (35.8%) used the services in a regular/routine manner. The use of dental services on a regular basis was greatest among individuals in the age group "[greater than or equal to] 18 [less than or equal to] 37"; with schooling "equal to or greater than 9 years"; who classified their oral health, general health and appearance of teeth and gums as "excellent/good"; who reported no pain" on teeth and gums over the last six months; They reported that the "assistance provider had adequate skills"; that they "always/often" received information about oral hygiene and diet/nutrition. In addition, this use was lower among those who rated the time to ask questions about the dental problem or treatment as "regular/bad/terrible." The conclusion drawn is that the use of dental services on a regular basis was relatively low, being associated with personal traits, subjective health conditions and characteristics related to the services. Key words Preventive dentistry, Oral health, Dental health services Avaliou-se o uso de servicos odontologicos de forma regular entre os residentes de Montes Claros (MG), assim como os aspectos relacionados a esse uso. Estudo transversal realizado com amostra complexa probabilistica por conglomerados. Utilizou-se a analise de regressao logistica (OR/IC95%). Dos 2582 participantes do estudo, 761 necessitaram de servicos odontologicos e obtiveram acesso a eles ha menos de um ano. Destes, 262 (35,8%) fizeram uso dos servicos de forma regular. Esse uso foi maior entre os individuos na faixa etaria "[greater than or equal to] 18 [less than or equal to] 37"; com escolaridade "igual ou maior a 9 anos"; que classificaram sua saude bucal, saude geral e a aparencia dos dentes e gengivas como "otima/boa"; que nao relataram dor nos dentes e gengivas nos ultimos seis meses; que relataram que o "prestador da assistencia possuia habilidades adequadas"; que "sempre/frequentemente" receberam informacoes sobre higiene bucal e sobre dieta/alimentacao. Em adicao, esse uso foi menor entre os que classificaram o tempo para fazer perguntas sobre o problema bucal ou tratamento como "regular/ruim/pessimo" Conclui-se que o uso de servicos odontologicos de forma regular foi relativamente baixo, sendo associado a caracteristicas pessoais, condicoes subjetivas de saude e caracteristicas relacionadas aos servicos. Palavras-chave Odontologia preventiva, Saude bucal, Servicos de saude bucal