Abstract
The Oral Health Care Network (OHCN) consists of three elements: the population, the structure and the model of health care, and its actions distributed by the primary, secondary and tertiary care points. The objective is to know its stage of development in the highland region of the state of Rio de Janeiro and the biggest weaknesses. Exploratory and crosssectional case study with intentional sample and application of structured questionnaire. Data interpretation was performed by means of the points average and Pearson's correlation analysis, which demonstrated the predominance of incipient OHCN (∑ = 137 points) and the strong correlation of the variables: adoption of clinical protocols vs. secondary care resolution capacity. , maintenance of dental equipment X existence of support laboratories, existence of educational actions X frequency of its use, between frequency of its use X rehabilitation actions for oral cancer, among the rehabilitation actions for oral cancer X existence of a care plan (r≥0.90). It was concluded that the RASB is in an incipient stage and the weaknesses involve difficulties in the subscription, referrals, issuing radiological reports, the adoption of electronic medical records and the appropriation of management instruments.
Keywords:
Health Management; Regional Health Planning; Oral Health