FIRST CARE FOR ORAL HEALTH AND PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY: LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

This study aims, through scientific literature, to analyze the importance of dental treatment in early childhood, emphasizing the importance of prenatal dentistry and possible changes and dysfunctional habits, and how public policies can help the child and their guardian, together with the dentist . After analysis, it was found that the presence of the dentist is important from the beginning of pregnancy and from the first moments of the child's life, aiming to promote maternal and child health, ensuring equity, integrity and universality through interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary action in the service. The theoretical basis for conducting this study is based on a literature review using the following databases as research sources: Scielo and Google Scholar, with the descriptors: Pediatric Dentistry, Oral Health, Caries, Early Childhood. The need for programs and actions to encourage oral health among children, families and teachers stands out in the research results. Planning oral health policies or programs in early childhood has proven to be crucial, as promoting actions is crucial for all ages to ensure improved quality of life and comprehensive care for children.