• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.895-902
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• 2014

Objectives: The purpose of the study was to investigate the actual oral health status and dental fear level in the elderly. Methods: Data were collected by questionnaire interview method from June 15, 2013 to December 14, 2013. The subjects were elderly over 65 years old in Jeonbuk province. The study instrument was structured questionnaire including general characteristics of the subjects(3 questions), oral health management status(16 questions), Dental Fear Survey(DFS, 9 questions). Cronbach alphas were 0.804 and 0.959 in the study. Higher score of oral health management status showed good oral health care and higher DFS showed higher level of dental fear. Data were analyzed by t-test, one way ANOVA, post-hoc Scheffe test, and Pearson correlation analysis. Higher dental fear was defined below 33.3%. Results: Women tended to have better oral health than male. Women brush their teeth more frequently than male. Most of the elderly answered that it was important to brush teeth for 3 minutes, to use dental floss and to have oral health education(p<0.05). Score of dental fear level was similar in men and women. Those who were above 69 years old tended to have dental fear. Poor oral health condition was closely related to dental fear. Conclusions: The oral care in the elderly showed considerable differences between the groups and affected the dental fear. It is important to implement the nationwide dental care for the elderly in the future.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.15-21
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• 2011

치과치료와 관련된 공포감을 개인의 불안취약 사고와 치과치료의 경험을 통해 분석하기 위해 치과에 내원한 환자 431명을 대상으로 Dental Fear Survey(DFS)와 불안취약 사고경향(AT&T)을 측정도구로 사용하여 총합척도의 평균, 표준편차하여 독립표본 t검정과 일원분산분석(ANOVA)을 하였다. 치과공포에 미치는 요인에서 다중회귀분석 결과, 치과치료통증경험과 개인의 불안취약 사고경향이 큰 영향력을 미치는 것으로 분석되었다. 1. 연구대상자의 사회인구학적 특성은 치과공포 수준과 관련되어 DFS 점수가 여성($25.73{\pm}8.27$)이 남성($22.16{\pm}8.46$)보다 높았고, 불안취약 사고경향(AT&T) 역시 여성($31.01{\pm}7.05$)이 남성($28.93{\pm}8.15$)보다 높았다(p<0.05). 성별에 따라 여성이 치과공포감과 불안취약성이 크다는 것을 알 수 있다. 2. 치과의료이용 유형은 치과공포의 정도는 '문제가 발생했을 때 치과에 방문하는 집단'($25.29{\pm}8.57$)이 '정기적으로 치과 방문하는 집단'($22.29{\pm}7.78$)보다 높았다 (p=0.002). 3. 치과경험에 따라 처음 치과를 방문한 시기, 처음 통증을 경험한 시기, 치과불안이 시작된 시기를 치과공포수준에 따라 분석한 결과, 처음으로 치과치료를 받은 시기에 따라 유년기와 청소년기에 치과공포감을 많이 느끼고 성인에서는 그에 비해 덜 느낀다. 처음 치과치료시 통증을 경험한 집단 중 유년기($26.40{\pm}9.54$)에서 치과공포수준이 높았고(p=0.004), 치과불안이 시작된 시기에 따라 유년기($26.56{\pm}8.74$)에 시작된 치과불안이 높은 치과공포수준을 나타냈다(p=0.000). 또한 치과불안이 시작된 시기에서 청소년기(44.3%)가 높은 빈도수를 보였다. 따라서 이 시기에 치과의 인식 형성의 중요성을 알 수 있다. 4. 치과공포 수준에 미치는 요인으로 치과치료 시 통증경험(표준화계수=0.271)과 개인의 불안취약 사고경향(표준화계수=0.246)이 큰 영향력을 미치는 것으로 다중회귀분석결과 유의한 차이가 나타났다(p=0.001).

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제10권5호
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• pp.357-363
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• 2010

치과불안과 관련된 사회인구학적 특성과 치과 의료이용 행태를 분석하기 위해 540명의 대학생을 대상으로 Modified Anxiety Dental Scale(MDAS)와 Dental Fear Survey(DFS)를 측정도구로 사용하여 평균과 표준 편차하여 독립표본 t-test로 분석과 일원분산분석을 하였으며 모든 분석은 SPSS 12.0으로 하였고 그 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 조사대상자의 인구학적 특성은 치과불안수준과 관련된 성별에서 여성 MDAS 평균 $2.86{\pm}0.06$으로 남성 MDAS 평균 $2.49{\pm}0.06$보다 높았고 통계적으로 유의하였다(p=0.000). 또한 연령이 낮을수록 치과불안 수준이 높은 것으로 나타났다(p=0.023) 2. 치과의료이용 행태는 정기적으로 치과의료기관이용, 문제가 있을 때만 치과의료기관이용, 치과의료이용 기관을 한번도 경험해 보지 않은 집단 중에서 문제가 발생했을 때 치과방문시 치과불안의 정도가 높은 것으로 통계적 유의한 결과를 나타냈다(p=0.000). 또한 최근 치과방문 시기가 3년 이상 이었을 때 MDAS 평균 $2.80{\pm}1.00$이고, DFS평균 $2.43{\pm}0.79$로 최근치과방문 시기가 멀수록 치과불안수준이 높은 것으로 나타났다. 3. MDAS의 문항 중 실제 치료상황에서 치과불안과 DFS의 하위척도 중 치과진료시 자극유발요인으로 인한 치과불안수준이 높은 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.329-342
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• 2007

This study was conducted in order to know whether DFS questionnaire which can measure dental fear is suitable for dental fear measuring method and to know effect of dental fear on dental use behavior and treatment need degree. This survey was conducted from May 1, 2007 to May 31, 2007. A total of 281 surveys eligible among all the collected surveys were used in the analysis. Collected data were analyzed by using SPSS 12.0. The obtained results were as follows: 1. Based on the reliability analysis, we concluded that the questionnaire of dental fear was reliable, and the Cronbach' s alpha coefficients of the all subscales were more than 0.6. 2. Among the dental fear of 3 factors, treatment fear cause stimulation factor was higher than the others. Most of all, following two situations(when preparation was made and when people hear dental instrument operating sound) are the highest in the treatment fear. And women are higher than men in every item. 3. In the Dental treatment need degree caused by dental fear degree, high fear group was $4.76{\pm}1.954(M{\pm}SD)$ which was higher than that of low fear group.(low fear group was $4.07{\pm}2.184(M{\pm}SD)$. In conclusion, dental fear and dental treatment need degree are related each other.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.387-401
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• 1998

This study was performed to investigate the emotional state related to dental fear, hospital anxiety and depresison, and frequency of stress symproms of orofacial region. For this study, Dnetal Fear Surfey(DFS) scale, the Hospital ANxiety and Depression(HAD) scale, and Stress Symptom Questionnaire(SSQ) designed by the author were used in 549 dental outpatients. Dental Fear Survey scale is composed of avoidance of dentistry(AVOI), physiologic response scale(PRS) and dental stimulus response scale(DSRS). The Hospital anxiety and Depresiosn scale is composed of hospital anxiety(HA) and hospital depressoin (HD). Data were analyzed statistically with SPSS program and the results were as follows : 1. The item of the highest positive response rate in DFS scale was 'feeling drill'(82.0%), and in the HAD scale was ' feel as if I am slowed down'(84.1%). 2. Mean score of AVOI, PRS, DSRS and HD were higher in the older group(>25yr) than the yoiunger group(<25yr) and female patients showed higher score of DSRS, HA than male patients. 3. Mean number of items of stress symptoms in extraoral region were 3.4, and in intraoral region, were 4.7. Tongue wymptoms were increased in the older toup and female patients had more stress symptoms than male patients. 4. Correlation between DFS scale and HAD scale were significantly positive and these scales were also apositively correlated with tongue symptoms. 5. As for treatment types, the patients treated in the department of periodontics,conservative dentistry, and oral surgery showed higher score of DFS scale than the patients with temporomandibular disorders or treatedin the department of orthodontics.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.367-373
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• 2011

본 연구는 중 고등학생들의 치과치료공포감 및 치과의사불신감에 따른 치아우식경험도를 파악하고 이에 영향을 미치는 요인들을 조사하기 위하여 2009년 7월 1일 부터 9월 30일까지 임의 선정된 대구광역시 소재 6개 중학교 1, 2, 3학년과 2개 고등학교 1학년 총 750부를 자기기입식 설문조사를 시행 한 후 성실하게 답변 하지 못한 30부의 설문지를 제외한 최종 720부와 치아우식경험실태조사 자료를 분석하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 치과치료공포감의 요인 중 자극반응이 3.42점으로 가장 높은 점수를 보였고, 치과의사불신감은 치과의사에 대한 환자 불신 요인이 3.07점의 평균점수를 보였다. 2. 인구사회학적 특성 중 여학생이 남학생보다 치과치료공포감과 치과의사불신감이 높게 나타났고, 중학생의 경우 연령이 증가할수록 치과치료에 대한 공포감이 높게 나타났다. 3. 치과치료공포수준이 높을수록(p<0.01), 치과의사불신감(p<0.05)이 높을수록 우식경험영구치지수가 높게 나타났으며, 통계적으로 유의미한 차이가 있었다. 4. 치과의사불신감($\beta$=0.393)이 높을수록 치과치료공포감이 높게 나타났으며, 통계적으로 유의한 정적관계가 있는 것으로 밝혀졌다. 이상의 결과를 미루어 볼 때 치과진료회피 현상을 감소시키기 위하여 환자 맞춤형 의료서비스를 제공한다면 치과치료에 대한 공포감 및 치과의사불신감을 줄이고 치아우식증 발생률이 감소함으로써 청소년들의 구강건강향상에 큰 도움이 될 것이다.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.53-63
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• 2021

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between conscious sedation, a moderate sedation method used to reduce dental fear, and anxiety. Methods: The previously developed modified dental anxiety investigation scale (MDAS) and dental fear investigation scale (DFS) were investigated using a self-administered survey for adults aged 19 to 65 years old who visited a dental clinic located in Daegu City from April to November 2020. Those who met the ASA Recommendation Level 1 to 2 were the subjects of this study. The participants were evaluated using the sedation severity rating scale (OAA/S) during the implementation of conscious sedation. A lot of 106 valid questionnaires were analyzed using SPSS. Results: Dental fear and anxiety decreased significantly after dental care with conscious sedation. Dental fear after dental care accompanied by conscious sedation was statistically significant in females, those under the age of 40, those with a bachelor's degree or higher, and those who weighed 60 kg or less. Conclusions: Dental care using conscious sedation was found to have an effect on the reduction of dental fear after the dental procedure. Dental fear can occur in people of all ages, and, regardless of the individual's general and physical characteristics, conscious calming is considered an effective intervention for dental fear in all adults.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.881-886
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• 2014

Objectives: The purpose of the study was to investigate the related factors to dental fear in some adults. Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was filled out by 320 adults in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do from April to June, 2013. Except 14 incomplete answers, data were analyzed by SPSS 18.0 program. The questionnaire consisted of general characteristics of the subjects(7 questions), dental fear related factor(18 questions), distrust for dentist(15 questions), and distrust for dental hygienist(11 questions). The instrument for dental treatment fear was Dental fear Survey(DFS) adapted from Kleinknecht and partly modified by Choi. Out of 20 questions, 18 questions were reconstructed and score by Likert 5 scale. Higher score means higher dental fear. Cronbach alpha was 0.959 in the study. The distrust for dentist and dental hygienist was adapted from Choi and reconstructed and score by Likert 5 scale. Higher score means higher distrust for dentist and dental hygienist. Cronbach alpha was 0.937 in distrust for dentist and 0.874 in distrust for dental hygienist in the study. Results: Those who experienced dental pain tended to have dental fear. The reasons for dental fear were as follows; bad breath(2.96 out of 5 points, hereafter represented as of 2.96/5), dental caries(2.88/5), missing teeth(2.87/5) and tooth pain(2.77/5). The distrust for the dentist was the main dental fear in the adults. Conclusions: The dental fear was closely related to gender, experience of dental pain, oral symptoms and distrust for the dentist. As the psychological pain in the patients was mainly influenced by the trustful atmosphere, it is necessary to make the patient easy before treatment.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.951-959
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• 2014

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to find out the fear of dentist care, subjective recognition of dental health, and quality of life in the male high school students and to analyze the influencing factors on dental health care. Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was filled out by 243 special high-school in Deagu province from March 3 to March 14, 2014. The questionnaire consisted of general characteristics of the subjects(5 questions), subjective recognition of health and activities to improve health(6 questions), dental fear(20 questions), oral health related quality of life(16 questions). The instrument for dental fear was adapted from measured by Berggren Dental Fear Survey(DFS). A total of 20 DFS questions included treatment avoidance(8 questions), stimulus reaction(6 questions), and physiological reaction(5 questions) and score by Likert 5 scale. Cronbach alpha was 0.974 in the study. Oral health related quality of life was measured by 16 questions of CPQ11-14 for the adolescents by Lau. CPQ11-14 consisted of oral symptoms(4 questions), functional restriction(4 questions), and emotional wellbeing(4 questions). The instrument was score by Likert 5 scale and Cronbach alpha was 0.9354 in the study. Data were analyzed using SPSS 18.0 program for ANOVA and multiple regression analysis. Results: Fear of dentist care showed significant differences in treatment avoidance factor(p<0.001), stimulus reaction factor (p<0.05), and physiological reaction factor(p<0.001). The factors depended on subjective recognition of health and health-improving activities and differences in treatment avoidance factor(p<0.05) and physiological reaction factor(p<0.01). The dental symptoms factors showed significant differences in health recognition(p<0.001), interest in health(p<0.001), alcohol drinking status(p<0.001) and regular meal(p<0.001). While function limit factors showed differences in health recognition (p<0.001), interest in health(p<0.001), smoking(p<0.001), alcohol drinking(p<0.001) and regular meal(p<0.001). Mental and social stabilities factors showed significant differences in health recognition(p<0.001), interest in health(p<0.001) and alcohol drinking status(p<0.001). Among the factors influencing on the quality of life in dental health, interest in health(p<0.005), alcohol drinking(p<0.005) and physiological reaction in the midst of fear of dentist care(p<0.001) were the significant impact factor. Conclusions: It is necessary to develop a continuous and systematical program of dental health and dental care by experts so that the students can reduce the fear of dentist care by regular dental checkup and preventive treatment and care.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.607-620
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• 2018

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the overall research trends and factors influencing dental fears in the last 10 years (2007-2017) and provide recommendations for future research. Methods: The literature review focused on dental fear research in Korea. Inclusion criteria of selected studies were as follows: studies that examined fear in middle school students or older, studies undertaken between 2007-2017, and studies that examined trends and factors relating to dental fears. Results: Findings from this literature review showed that the most commonly used tool for measuring dental fear was the Dental Fear Survey (DFS). A lack of trust towards the dentist increased dental fear among patients. Women managed fear better than men. Past pain experiences increased dental fear. The most frequent intervention for reducing fear was sound (41.7%). Most of the intervention studies demonstrated a reduction of fear, with the exception of interventions using ear plugs. Fear was increased in studies involving ear plugs. Conclusions: Based on the results of the study, specific measures should be taken to alleviate past pain experiences, such as the fear of anesthetic injections and sensations of the dental drill. Continuous research is needed to reduce dental fear.