“Personalized care for children is important at the first contact with the dentist”, says the CEO’s humanized care aunt

The service seeks to improve the oral health of children Photo: Renato Costa/ Semsa

The municipality of Macapá offers qualified and personalized care for children in the Specialized Dental Center (CEO), located in the northern area of ​​the capital. Consultations are carried out throughout the week by pediatric dentistry professionals, with the aim of promoting better oral health for children in the municipality.

The CEO is part of the premises of the Dr. Specialty Center. Papaléo Paes, in the North Zone. The service is aimed at children between the ages of 0 and 12, with monitoring, surgeries and dental treatment, all free of charge.

Little André Farias, 9, came from the Bailique district to receive specialized care from the CEO. The boy was accompanied by his aunt, Géssica Lobo, 30, a teacher in the municipal network. She explains the need for pediatric dental care and points out:

“Personalized child care is important for the first contact with the dentist, especially for my nephew who is a little scared. Such a reception makes him calmer”, he says.

CEO has a waiting area with children’s toys | Photo: Renato Costa/ Semsa

Administrative assistant Gabriele dos Santos accompanied her 5-year-old son, Ronald Damasceno. A resident of the Brasil Novo neighborhood, in the Northern Zone, went to the Executive Director to continue her child’s dental treatment.

“Everything has been wonderful: the service, the professionals and the welcoming environment. These are important things to facilitate this contact with the child. My son’s treatment and monitoring are all being done here,” says the mother.

Mother reinforces how the service facilitates her son’s treatment | Photo: Renato Costa/ Semsa

Pediatric dentists introduce the device to the children before treatment begins, handing out balloons, gifts and drawing books as a way to relax and calm the children.

Professionals are also concerned with informing parents of the importance of taking care of their children’s oral health and explaining how these practices should be carried out in the best way on a daily basis.

“Specialized care from a pediatric dentist is important, children need this more playful perspective. She can’t be afraid of the dentist. When the child likes the professional, he cooperates more with the care”, says Isabela Barbosa, Pediatric Dentist at CEO.

How to get the service?

The Executive Director, in addition to providing pediatric dentistry services, offers oral and maxillofacial procedures, periodontics, endodontics, dental x-rays, complete dentures and special needs (PNE) space.

In order to receive care, one must first undergo a dental assessment, which is carried out at the UBS of the city and, if necessary, referral to the specialty that the patient needs.

Documents required to receive care at CEO are: referral from UBS, CPF, Unified Health System (SUS) card, ID and proof of residence.

*Giovane Brito – Intern under the supervision of the Municipal Directorate of Health

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