Public health services: preventive practices in oral health in patients with acquired immunodeficiency (aids)

Primary Health Care has as one of its main focuses the family health program. This program is responsible for comprehensive prevention care, including oral care. Patients with HIV positive have more problems of infections and oral lesions due to low immunity, requiring a strong prevention program in these patients. These programs exist, focusing on the education of both patients and caregivers for children. However, not all patients adhere to treatment when outside the program, or even drop out, requiring greater awareness of the risks of opportunistic infections. It must be noted that the quality of life of patients must always be aimed at, and with preventive and educational measures this goal is more likely to be achieved. It is concluded that careful work with patients avoids complications of the disease, as the public system saves with curative treatments.