Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene (한국치위생학회지)

Korean Society of Dental Hygiene (한국치위생학회)
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A study of dental assistance in dental care

치과의료 영역에서 진료보조에 대한 고찰

  • Jung, Jae-Yeon (Department of Dental Hygiene, Hanyang Women's University) ;
  • Kang, Boo-Wol (Department of Dental Hygiene, Dongnam Health University) ;
  • Kang, Bo-Ram (Korean Dental Hygienists Association) ;
  • Kim, Soo-Hwa (Department of Dental Hygiene, Hanyang Women's University) ;
  • Hwang, Yoon-Sook (Department of Dental Hygiene, Hanyang Women's University) ;
  • Han, Su-Jin (Department of Dental Hygiene, Gachon University)
  • 정재연 (한양여자대학교 치위생과) ;
  • 강부월 (동남보건대학교 치위생과) ;
  • 강보람 (대한치과위생사협회) ;
  • 김수화 (한양여자대학교 치위생과) ;
  • 황윤숙 (한양여자대학교 치위생과) ;
  • 한수진 (가천대학교 치위생학과)
  • Received : 2019.11.05
  • Accepted : 2019.11.30
  • Published : 2019.12.30
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Abstract

Objectives: This study aims to establish the concept of "dental assistance" within the dental field and to identify the scope of dental assistance, which can be utilized in order to distinguish the scope of work between jobs. Methods: The literature on dental hygienist work and dental assistance was reviewed, and the laws and precedents related to dental assistance were examined. Results: The criteria for judging the legitimacy of dental assistance included the following: whether the performance was conducted under the guidance and supervision of a doctor; whether there was a possibility of an aftereffect or side effects of the procedure; whether education was conducted within the curriculum; and whether it was evaluated in the national licensing examination. In addition, the work of the assistant in dental surgery and treatment is judged comprehensively by considering the type of dental surgery and treatment, invasive degree, necessity of expertise, and work proficiency of the dental hygienist. Therefore, it is suggested that dental hygienists may be of assistance for dental treatment/surgery because they meet the requirements of dental professionals, such as dental hygiene curriculum, national licensing examination, duties in the field of dentistry, and work proficiency. Conclusions: Dental assistance (including assistance in dental surgery) for dental treatment, dental/medical history taking, taking vital signs, and blood glucose monitoring should be permitted within the realm of dental hygienist work. Therefore, the actual expertise of dental hygienists should be reflected legally and the work of dental hygienists should be realized.

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