Abstract
Objective:
To analyze the specialized assistance in oral health in the Centers of Dental Specialties (CEO) of Brazil, with emphasis on stomatology, in view of the increase of new cases of oral cancer in the country.
Methodology:
Secondary data analysis of the 1st cycle of the CEO Access and Quality Improvement Program (PMAQ-CEO), the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) and the Department of Primary Care of the Ministry of Health (DAB-MS).
Results:
Only 13.98% of the Brazilian municipalities are covered by CEO, and Stomatology is one of the most deficient specialties, present in only 65.55% of CEOs participating in PMAQ-CEO. The biopsy is performed in 82.3% of CEOs, but 60% of the services resulting from the examination are still slow and the supply of material resources is insufficient.
Conclusion:
The portrayal of stomatology in Brazil compromises access to diagnosis, treatment and contributes to oral diseases and morbidities, such as oral cancer.
Keywords:
Health Services Research; Secondary Care; Oral Health; Mouth Neoplasms