IMPORTANCE OF DENTIST IN THE UNIT OF THERAPY PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (PICU): LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Hospital dentistry is a set of practices of the dental surgeon that collaborates with oral care, through the implementation of multidisciplinary teams in the nosocomial environment, whose mission is to prevent and treat oral infections that interfere with systemic evolution. of hospitalized patients. The objective of this study it will be to analyze the oral care performed in Units of Therapy Intensive Pediatric (UTIP) under you aspects from the promotion of oral health and quality of life of pediatric patients. The study was developed through a bibliographic review using the Integrative Literature Review method. A survey of articles and literature sampling was carried out, including scientific productions nationals and international node period of 2015 the 2022 what if related to the theme and presented coherence during the search. This form, we conclude what the Careful with the oral cavity offered by the Dentist contributes to the general health and well-being of patients pediatrics by means of one dentistry what prevents, promotes the recovery and improves quality of life.