VIOLÊNCIA DOMÉSTICA E ATENDIMENTO ODONTOLÓGICO: A NECESSIDADE DE UM MANUAL DE CONDUTAS PARA CIRURGIÕES-DENTISTAS

The objective of this study is to help health professionals, especially dentists, know how to identify, approach and appropriately manage the cases of patients who have been victims of domestic violence, by offering clear, evidence-based guidance. It is carried out through a literature review, addressing issues such as oral and maxillofacial trauma associated with domestic violence. The databases consulted included LILACS, SCIELO and PUBMED, the controlled descriptors used and listed by the Health Sciences descriptors (DeCS) were: “Facial trauma”, “Domestic violence” and “Violence against women. The results highlight the need for training health professionals to ensure sensitive care and the importance of collaboration with other areas, such as psychology and social assistance. It is concluded that the implementation of the manual could improve the early detection of abuse and provide more integrated support for victims of domestic violence. Continuous training and awareness raising of dentists are essential to face the ethical and practical challenges related to caring for these patients, contributing to a more effective approach to combating domestic violence.