A atuação do cirurgião-dentista no combate à violência de gênero: uma revisão de literatura

Abstract

Violence is a public health problem, and the dentist has an important role in combating it. This literature review was carried out through a bibliographic search in the online databases, and its purpose was to gather data available in studies that related dentistry with violence against women, facilitating the understanding of this link. The research results included articles focusing on the oral and facial injuries, compulsory notification, in addition to the ethical responsibility and knowledge that the professional must have to welcome the victim. The majority of women who reported physical aggression were aged 25 to 35 years old, single, the occupations most cited were domestic services, and the aggressions were mostly committed by their partner. The soft tissue injuries were the most recorded in the analyzed reports and the most common were: edema, laceration, abrasion and contusion. The investigation of the injuries cause is an important factor, since when a suspect or confirmation of a case of violence against women is suspected, the professional has the duty to carry out the compulsory notification, as stated in Law No. 13,931. Instructions on domestic violence during training were scarce, resulting in the oversight of some professionals who only turn to the physical evaluation, neglecting the source of the problem.