Journal of dental hygiene science (치위생과학회지)

The Korean Society of Dental Hygiene Science (한국치위생과학회)
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Case Study on an Oral Health Care Program for Older Adults Based on a Public-Private-Academic Partnership

  • Jin-Sun Choi (Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Dentistry & Research Institute of Oral Science & Research Institute of Dental Hygiene Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University) ;
  • Soo-Myoung Bae (Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Dentistry & Research Institute of Oral Science & Research Institute of Dental Hygiene Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University) ;
  • Sun-Jung Shin (Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Dentistry & Research Institute of Oral Science & Research Institute of Dental Hygiene Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University) ;
  • Bo-Mi Shin (Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Dentistry & Research Institute of Oral Science & Research Institute of Dental Hygiene Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University) ;
  • Hye-Young Yoon (Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Dentistry & Research Institute of Oral Science & Research Institute of Dental Hygiene Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University) ;
  • Hyo-Jin Lee (Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Dentistry & Research Institute of Oral Science & Research Institute of Dental Hygiene Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University)
  • Received : 2024.06.10
  • Accepted : 2024.06.21
  • Published : 2024.06.30
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Abstract

Background: The population of Gangneung City in South Korea has shown a gradual increase in the proportion of individuals aged 65 years and older, and the most frequently reported diseases for several years have consistently been periodontal diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis. The regional imbalance in the distribution of dental personnel and resources has emerged as a problem of inequality in the use of dental care. It has been advocated to identify areas with disadvantages in dental care and develop public dental policies based on that. This study aimed to develop a customized oral healthcare program for local seniors based on a Public-Private-Academic Partnership, and to evaluate the oral health status of older adults in Gangneung City. Methods: The participants were residents aged 60 years and above in Gangneung City. A questionnaire including general information, systemic health status, and oral health status was administered to the participants. In addition, oral healthcare and education tailored to each individual's health status were provided once or twice based on their oral health status. The collected data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics 25 for descriptive statistical analysis. Results: Among the older adults in Gangneung City, 75% had at least one prosthesis and exhibited symptoms of gingivitis or periodontitis. Additionally, the modified sulcus bleeding index decreased among participants who underwent the program twice. Over 90% of the participants expressed satisfaction with the program. Conclusion: The program appeared to contribute positively to the oral health promotion among local seniors. Further oral healthcare programs should focus on seniors in rural and old urban areas to reduce disparities in oral health across regions.

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Acknowledgement

This work was supported by a grant from the National Research Foundation of Korea, which is funded by the Korea government (MSIT; No. 2021R1G1A1094141).

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