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http://dx.doi.org/10.13065/jksdh.20220054

The role and implications of dental hygienists in oral rehabilitation in Japan  

Joo-Hyun Kang (Department of Global Health Team, Research Institute for Healthcare Policy)
Sung-Mi Choi (Department of Dental Hygiene, Daegu Health College)
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Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene / v.22, no.6, 2022 , pp. 477-483 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to provide basic data that would inform the direction of oral rehabilitation and how to expand of the role of dental hygienists in Japan. Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted on the role of dental hygienists in the field of oral rehabilitation in Japan. Results: Japan has been making academic and practical developments in the field of oral rehabilitation for over 30 years, and has been gradually implementing a fee support policy since the 1990s. In addition, Japan has been operating a dental hygienist system specializing in oral rehabilitation since 2006. The related work was being carried out with the dental hygienist's expertise in the field of rehabilitation medical treatment secured. Dental hygienists work full-time at long-term care facilities for the elderly in addition to conducting oral care activities under the local comprehensive care system, in the areas of convalescence and acute rehabilitation, as well as in the field of visiting rehabilitation. It can be seen that, in the field of nursing care, they are specialized in oral care tasks for the elderly. Conclusions: In the future, a policy and related fee system should be gradually prepared to expand the role of dental hygienists in the field of oral rehabilitation that can contribute to improving oral health linked to systemic diseases.
Keywords
Advanced dental hygienist; Dental hygienists; Japan; Oral Sarcopenia; Oral rehabilitation;
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