Refugiados no Brasil: legislação, políticas públicas e acesso ao serviço de saúde bucal

Abstract

The number of refugees has grown considerably in recent years as a result of intense conflicts, wars and humanitarian crises. The migration process has consequences on the oral health of refugees. Thus, this review aimed to analyze the literature on Brazilian legislation that addresses the rights of refugees in Brazil, as well as existing public policies, and also aimed to know the oral health conditions of this population and access to dental services. After analyzing scientific articles from the Google Academy, Scielo, BIREME and PubMed databases, published in Portuguese and English addressing the chosen theme, it was possible to conclude that the Brazilian legislation is adopted and comprehensive. However, it is necessary that the rights of refugees guaranteed in theory are contemplated in practice. Public policies on oral health must be expanded with a view to a preventive approach and not just a curative one. The main injuries frustrated by refugees are preventable: toothache, caries, periodontal disease and fluorosis. In addition, investment in training and continuing education of health professionals to assist refugees is a tool that contributes to their care in its entirety.