Performance of the Dental Surgeon in the Multiprofessional Team: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Background: Dentistry is the health area responsible for the care of the stomatognathic system, with preventive, curative and rehabilitative actions, aiming at the promotion and protection of the patient's health in its entirety. In this regard, multidisciplinary action is essential for implementing health policies at all levels of care. This article aims to carry out a systematic literature review to analyze the relevant aspects of the role of dentistry professionals in multidisciplinary teams. Methods: Review of the qualitative literature in the PubMed, Scielo and LILACS databases, using the health descriptors "Dentistry" and "Multidisciplinary Team" and selected publications between 2018 and 2022 with thematic relevance. Results and Discussion: After the research, considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria and thematic relevance, 11 articles were selected. The performance of the dental surgeon in a multidisciplinary team is essential in the care of patients affected by neoplastic disease, heart disease, hospitalized patients and those in Intensive Care Units (ICU). Academic and professional training in multiprofessional residency programs is also a point of interest in achieving a multidisciplinary approach to health care. Conclusion: After the analysis, it was verified that the analyzed literature exposes relevant aspects of the performance of the dentistry professional in a multidisciplinary team, in particular, in the follow-up, evaluation and dental treatment aimed at the benefit of the patient and for the integration with the different specialties of the team of health.