Oral health status of the guarani indigenous population living in southern Brazil

Abstract Background The oral health of Brazilian indigenous population has been historically neglected. Recently special attention started through a National Indigenous Oral Health Policy. However, little is known about the epidemiological oral data of these populations, especially in the south of Brazil. Objective To investigate the oral health status of the Guarani Indigenous. Method A cross-sectional study was carried out in 19 villages, totaling 203 subjects. WHO research methods were used. Results The mean DMFT at 12 and 15-19 years was 1.3 and 3.4, respectively. In adults, mean of 11.55 being the component lost (P) 69.3%. Among the elderly, a DMFT of 18.6. The DMF-T was significantly higher in females (p