Abstract

MEDEIROS, Urubatan  and  MAIKUMA, Cristiane. Oral health of the Brazilian worker in Japan. Rev. Bras. Odontol. [online]. 2016, vol.73, n.1, pp. 69-75. ISSN 1984-3747.

This study aims to clarify the scenario of labour migrations toward Japan in which many Brazilians has entered in recent years, and its possible effects on oral health. The methodology used was non-exhaustive search in specialized literature and specific studies were not found on the topic. Studies had been raised that contemplate the universe of international migration, its relation to health, without belittling the Brazilian origin of these workers, but drawing parallels with the research in other countries and especially in Japan. It was concluded that the precarious conditions of life and work produce impacts on general health of workers and their dependents, of which many factors interfere with oral health too, raising questions about their situation and their future effects.

Keywords : oral health; immigration; Dekasseguis; Dentistry at Work..