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FAE, Jeusa Maria et al. Dentistry's teaching-service integration in Brazil. Rev. ABENO [online]. 2016, vol.16, n.3, pp. 07-18. ISSN 1679-5954.

The aim of this study was to discuss historical process about the teaching/service integration in Dentistry in Brazil. A literature search was conducted in the SciELO and LILACS databases using the keywords Teaching/service integration; Curricular training; Dentistry; Education Program for Health at Work; PET-Health; Primary health care; Professional practices, limited to papers published from 1970 to 2014, in Portuguese. It was also included the policies and legislation related to the subject. The analysis showed that the integration of teaching and service in Brazil for many decades, was given slowly, although currently there is a policy of incentives to encourage this integration. Some successful experiences from the teaching-service integration in Dentistry was found, although there are still difficulties and weaknesses, mostly because the current healthcare system in Brazil is still under construction. It is considered that the incentives for the consolidation of the partnership between universities and health services should be maintained and expanded with the aim of promoting professional training in Dentistry in the broadest aspect of health and bring real benefits to health services.

Palavras-chave : Public Health.; Teaching Care Integration Services.; Dentistry..