title: [Importance of oral health for adolescents from different social levels in the municipality of Ribeirao Preto].
abstract: The objective of the present study is to know the importance of buccal health for adolescents of different social strata, identifying the importance of dental aesthetics, and the care that these students take in relation to their buccal health. The methodological process adopted in this investigation is of qualitative nature, using as technique of collection of data the semistructured interview. We know the importance of buccal health in several contexts of their lives, as in their personal appearance, sexuality, employment, and general health. This investigation allows us to know the motivations of adolescents to preserve their buccal health, and we believe to be so valid to develop health promotion through health education.
authors.affiliation: Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Elias
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Cano
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Mestriner Júnior
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Ferriani
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D016497:Adolescent Health Services; D001938:Brazil; D003729:Dental Care; D006801:Humans; D012923:Social Class
vernacular_title: A importância da saúde bucal para adolescentes de diferentes estratos sociais do município de Ribeirão Preto.