THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY (PDT) TO COMPLEMENTARY INTEGRATIVE DENTAL PRACTICES IN CARE FOR HIV PATIENTS WITH CANDIDIASIS IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) consists of the irradiation of light at a specific wavelength and photosensitizing agents, which, when acting together, promote the death of pathogens. Patients with HIV are usually affected by oral lesions associated with fungal infections, demonstrating a higher prevalence in this population group and a correlation between the presence of Candida spp and oral and systemic diseases. Thus, the objective of this study was to carry out a bibliographical review by searching for articles published until July 2023, in the databases PubMed, Scielo, Lilacs, given that the National Policy for Integrative and Complementary Practices of the Unified Health System (SUS) predicts that PICS must be integrated into all levels of care, the implementation of photodynamic therapy to combat secondary infections in patients with HIV in primary health care (PHC) is essential as this practice promotes greater safety, less cost and greater well-being.