Oral health promotion in a mental health group in primary health care

Abstract

The objective was to report the experience of a professional Dentist, resident in Family and Community Health, in the participation of a Mental Health Group, developed by the Extended Nucleus of Family Health - Primary Care in a Primary Health Care Unit. it is a descriptive research that addresses a case study with qualitative analysis. The group consists of 12 women who suffer from Common Mental Disorders. The participation of oral health in the mental health group occurred in the months of June and July 2019, with 08 active members of the group. During the educational activity, the patients showed to be very involved with the theme, constantly interacting and raising doubts about the content covered. Education and health care when worked in an interdisciplinary way, provide satisfactory results, as they put SUS principles into practice and establish a humanized and comprehensive care for patients.