Oral health profile of pediatric patients admitted to the South Zone Children’s Hospital and First Aid Station

Abstract

The research aims to investigate oral health by analyzing the epidemiological profile, identifying the prevalence and treatment needs of pediatric patients admitted to the ward of the South Zone Children's Hospital and First Aid Station in the city of Manaus, in the state of Amazonas. This cross-sectional and descriptive observational study was conducted with admitted patients treated at the South Zone Children's Hospital and First Aid Station between September 2022 and February 2023. The data collection was conducted in person on weekly days through the analysis of medical records, the use of a dental form, and clinical evaluation. It was observed that male patients were more numerous than female patients, and that the age range of 2 to 9 years old had a higher representation. Positive results were obtained regarding the oral condition of the patients, with 44.26% considered to be in the Good category. The most prevalent disease among the patients admitted to the wards is Nephrotic Syndrome, accounting for 25.35%. It is concluded that the most prevalent oral condition among patients admitted to the ward is the Good oral condition. This is justified by the presence of an extension project conducted in the hospital, which shows that the presence of the dental surgeon in the multidisciplinary team in the hospital wards is essential, as they are the professionals capable of maintaining and restoring oral health.

Keywords: Oral Hygiene, Dentistry, Hospital, Oral Health, Dental Care & Hospitalization.