 The study found that ICU professionals believe that the presence of a dentist in the intensive care unit is important for the diagnosis and installation of control measures for oral infections. They also highlighted the conceptual aspects related to the importance of a dentist in the multidisciplinary team of ICUs, which ensures comprehensive and complete treatment of patients, as well as the possibility of an accurate diagnosis, adequate prevention, prognosis, and improvement in the quality of life of these individuals. This article was authored by Bruna Lopez-Silvera, Deis Leand Pereira-Monizes, Eduardo Susadillo-Bauveras, and others.