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Context: The oral health status of workers and their implications for quality of life, with emphasis on epidemiological data for planning health programs of the worker, is the focus of the quantitative analysis of articles published from the year 1990, the focus of this work. Objectives: This is a review of literature addressing oral health and its influence on quality of life of workers. It is based on evidence found in literature, considering the difficulties in finding articles related to the subject. Methods: Were consulted the databases of BBO, indexed, MEDLINE, LILACS, COCHRANE, for publications in the period 1990-2012. Results: Only 31 scientific works have been found with the referred approach. Conclusions: There is little space available in journals for publishing research related to oral health worker, which indicates the need for reflection on the scientific production, as this is able to provide professional training committed to quality of life and health of the community.

Palabras clave: Oral health quality of life occupational health.

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