This study aimed to evaluate the National Policy of Oral Health in the attention of medium complexity, considering the performance of Dental Specialty Centers (DSC) in the state of Paraíba. Were evaluated 19 DSCs, using secondary data of the production from 2007 to 2010, recorded by the Outpatient Information System of the Unified Health System (SIA/SUS). Data were collected, tabulated, and organized according to subgroups of dental procedures, according to the Decree Ministry of Health/Office of the Minister, nº 600. The poor performance of the DSCs is fault revealing, especially in the management and in the organization of these services. The evaluation process is a critical step to ensure better quality of services to the population.
Oral health; Health services evaluation; Specialties, Dental
