Author:

• JEFFERSON CALIXTO CARVALHO - Carvalho, J.C. - MANAUS, AMAZONAS - Universidade do Estado do Amazonas (UEA) - <jeff1011@hotmail.com>

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This study aimed to compare the prevalence and intensity of dental pain in the last 3 months in adolescents living in two areas of Family Health Strategy with different approaches in oral health care. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 300 adolescents (12-14 years of age) selected from public schools from two areas of coverage of Brazilian primary health care program, named Family Health Strategy in the city of Manaus, Brazil. Adolescents living in one area with Oral Health Team, where oral health promotion actions predominate (Group I, N=150) were compared to those living in one area where only dental treatment is offered (Group II, N=150). Demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, oral health related behaviour and use of dental services were collected. Prevalence and intensity of dental pain in the last 3 months were assessed through a tested and validated Likert scale. The mean age of the participants was 12.9±0.8 years and 46.7% were boys. The prevalence of dental pain in the last 3 months was 33.7%, and did not differed between Groups I and II (P>0.05). The intensity of dental pain medium to high in the last 3 months was associated with Group II (OR: 2.11 [CI95%=1.17-3.81]), after adjustment for covariates. Adolescents living in the area where only dental treatment is offered were more prone to severe dental pain compared to those living in the area where health promotion actions predominate. Keywords: Single Health System, dental pain, epidemiology.

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