Between 2013 and 2019, Brazil made progress in access to oral hygiene products and dental services, especially among more vulnerable groups. This is shown in a new article in CSP (link in bio).
However, inequalities persist, particularly in functional dentition and the use of preventive care, which have decreased among the most vulnerable.
The study, using data from the National Health Survey, shows that the National Oral Health Policy has achieved important advances, but it is still necessary to reorient actions to prevent tooth loss and expand access to preventive care.