Structural characteristics of oral health services in Brazilian Primary Health Care

This study aimed to describe the structure of oral health services in primary care Brazil with centers participating second cycle ‘National Program for Improving Access and Quality Primary Care’ (PMAQ-AB), largest service evaluation program ever instituted country. cross-sectional evaluated 16,202 services, regarding 22 pieces dental equipment 25 supplies. The presence each piece equipment/dental supply generated a score services. sum these scores was compared among different regions Brazil. Quantitative data were described by quartiles categorical frequencies, using SPSS, version 25. Most presented adequate good conditions sufficient supplies care. Data also showed lack some equipment, such as X-rays, bicarbonate jet, ultrasound devices, while supplies, amalgam (capsule manual preparation), anesthesia without vasoconstrictors, intracanal medication found. median 14 Of Brazilian regions, South highest median, North Northeast lowest one. offices availability perform clinical activities. However, differences still observed.