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Dental care in Brazil: an analysis based on PMAQ-AB External Evaluation

This study aims to identify the characteristics of dental service supply accessed by users and to analyze the organization of Oral teams participating in the National Program for Access and Quality Improvement in Primary Care, as for access and first contact comprehensiveness. Secondary data concerning to External Evaluation were applied in their user and professional component modules. The results indicate that 45.1% of users succeed in making an appointment with the dentist. The ensuring continuity of treatment is lower in the North and Northeast regions. Access and waiting times for specialty still constitute a problem of the care network.


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