• Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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• v.20 no.5
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• pp.603-610
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• 2020

Objectives: This study was aimed at investigating the oral hygiene device use by cardiovascular disease patients and assessing related factors. Methods: We used data of 1,630 cardiovascular disease patients (including hypertension, stroke, and myocardial infarction) from the 7th Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2016-2018). The χ² test and logistic regression analysis were performed to analyze the oral hygiene device use by the subjects and assess related factors. All statistical analyses were performed with the IBM SPSS Statistics, version 20.0. Results: The oral hygiene device use and related factors were significantly higher in patients with an educational level of middle school or below high school, with a score of 1.85 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.35-2.53), or college, with a score of 1.93 (95% CI = 1.19-3.14), compared to those with an educational level below primary school. Further, the oral hygiene device use and related factors were significantly higher in patients who answered 'yes', with a score of 1.96 (95% CI = 1.42-2.73), compared to those who answered 'no' to the question on oral examination. Conclusions: More patients with cardiovascular disease did not use oral hygiene devices than those who did. It is necessary to expand the approach of preventive treatment to increase the utilization rate of oral hygiene devices.

• The Journal of the Korean dental association
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• v.52 no.11
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• pp.678-685
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• 2014

The purpose of this article is reviewed the historical background and development of oral care devices in the ancient civilization. Through an evolutional process of oral care devices, the prevalence of periodontal diseases and dental caries has revealed decreasing tendency. Because of the changing the role of the toothbrush, the name of brush should be alter from toothbrush to oral brush. Recent we can apply toothbrush to tongue cleaner to diminish the oral breathe odor. Selection of the toothbrush for fittable for each and every person is the one of important point to maintain the oral hygiene. including check-up the oral hygiene status after toothbrush with disclosing solution. This review of literature suggest that the most important way to maintain the oral health shoul be included the selection of proper toothbrush for each person and confirmation of result of toothbrush in oral cavity after had learned tooth brush instruction from professional person.

• Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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• v.13 no.6
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• pp.951-959
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• 2013

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to investigate influential factors for the use of oral hygiene supplies with a view to give the right directions for related oral health education. Methods : Subjects were recruited in dental clinics in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province. Questionnaire data were carried out from June 1 to August 31, 2012. Results : 1. The awareness towards oral hygiene supplies revealed a mean of $5.46{\pm}3.87$ out of 14 points. Familiarity with the oral hygiene supplies was $2.62{\pm}2.66$ and that of oral hygiene supplies was $2.63{\pm}1.48$. 2. A regression analysis showed that by selecting the use of oral hygiene supplies as a dependent variable and the model turned out to make an 8.1% prediction. Among the selected independent variables, familiarity with the use of oral hygiene supplies revealed a statistically significant influence on the use of oral hygiene supplies that was a dependent variable(p<0.000). Conclusions : Awareness of oral hygiene supplies didn't have a lot of impact on the use of the supplies. It is important to motivate learners to make use of oral hygiene supplies in case of oral health education.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.13 no.2
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• pp.245-256
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• 2015

In this study, to provide the implications of dental health care training direction in the future after researching the effect on the use of dental hygiene devices, data were collected from 320 patients who visited dental clinics located in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do for about 6 months between December 2013 and May 2014. Among them, the following results were obtained by analyzing 299 copies accounting for 93.4% of the collected data after excluding 21 copies lacking in answer. It was shown that education about dental hygiene devices had statistically significant effects on the dependent variables, perception of dental hygiene devices (p<0.001). Based upon the results above, it is considered that for the sake of prevention of oral diseases, more opportunities to learn correct knowledge and usage of suitable dental hygiene devices for individual oral conditions should be provided for patients, and active patient education as well as the development, implementation and publicity of systematic and popular oral health education programs will contribute to improved oral health.

• Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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• v.19 no.3
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• pp.351-362
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• 2019

Objectives: The study aimed to analyze the factors affecting the maturity of dental biofilm, which was assessed with quantitative light-induced fluorescence-digital(QLF-D), in a sample of Korean older adults. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 67 participants, aged 65 years and older. All participants completed a questionnaire and tests to measure their manual dexterity and handgrip strength, which are parameters that indicate hand function abilities. To evaluate dental biofilm maturity, 804 surfaces of six index teeth were imaged using QLF-D and then quantified as ${\Delta}R$ values. All data were collected from May 25, 2017 to April 30, 2018. The independent t-test, one-way analysis of variance, and step-wise multiple linear regression were performed to analyze the factors associated with the maturity of dental biofilm (${\Delta}R$). Results: The multivariate linear regression analysis revealed that the factor most strongly related to dental biofilm maturity(${\Delta}R$) was manual dexterity (${\beta}=-0.326$), followed by handgrip strength (${\beta}=-0.303$) and use of interdental cleaning devices (${\beta}=-0.283$) (p<0.05). Conclusions: Manual dexterity, handgrip strength, and use of interdental cleaning devices are factors that can predict dental biofilm maturity in adults aged 65 years or older. Therefore, the hand function of a patient should be evaluated first, before assessing the oral hygiene status of the patient or providing him/her with oral health education, and the dental hygienist should provide differentiated oral hygiene care depending on the patient's hand function ability. Finally, dental hygienists should help older adults to recognize the importance of auxiliary oral hygiene devices such as interdental brushes and keep motivating them to use the devices more frequently.

• Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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• v.8 no.3
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• pp.149-160
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• 2008

This study has been performed for patients who visited dental clinic in Daegu and kyungpook area. The oral health care, dental treatments about the use of oral hygiene devices were obtained through self-administering questionnaires from 1 to 30, August, 2006. The obtained results were as follows: 1. The average percent of using dental floss was 34.2%, followed by interproximal brush was 33.9%, mouthrinse was 33.5%, electric toothbrush was 19.6%, orthodontic brush was 10.6%, and tongue cleaner was 10.2%. 2. Poor to perceive oral health was 36.4% in the patients who perceived oral hygiene device, and there was statistically significant difference (p<0.05). Moderate to perceive oral health was 40.8% in the patients who using oral hygiene device, and there was also statistically significant difference (p<0.05). 3. In the patients who 3 or 4 times toothbrushing a day, the average percent of perceived oral hygiene device was 67.7%, and the average percent of using oral hygiene device was 59.8% (p<0.05). In the patients who had experience of toothbrush education, the average percent of perceived oral hygiene device was 81.8%, and the average percent of using oral hygiene device was 58.1% (p<0.05). 4. The average percent of perceived oral hygiene device was 67.9% in dental implant treated patient, and was 69.0% in patients with cold teeth (p<0.05). The average percent of using oral hygiene device was 64.2% in prosthesis treated patient, and was 83.3% in patients with cold teeth (p<0.05). The average percent of non-using oral hygiene device was 67.6% in orthodontic treated patient (p<0.05). 5. In patient with periodontal disease, the average percent of using interproximal brush was 44.3%, followed by dental floss was 35.4%, mouthrinse was 27.8%, and electric toothbrush was 21.5%. In prosthesis treated patient, the average percent of using interproximal brush was 31.6%, followed by dental floss was 28.9%, and mouthrinse was 23.7%. In orthodontic treated patient, the average percent of using orthodontic brush was 82.4%, followed by interproximal brush was 64.7%, and mouthrinse was 47.1%. In dental implant treated patient, the average percent of using interproximal brush was 50.0%, followed by mouthrinse was 46.4%, and dental floss was 25.0%.

• Journal of dental hygiene science
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.121-127
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• 2009

A comparative analysis was conducted through this study on tooth brushing and a use of auxiliary oral hygiene devices for oral hygiene for 287 S Health College students some of whom major dental hygiene and some of whom don't relate to the department, and then has drawn out the results as below. 1. Relating to the frequency of tooth brushing, 2-3 times a day was the utmost case in both departments(p < 0.05). 2. In use of toothbrush bristle, the students of dental hygiene department used medium bristle(51.2%), while the student of other department used soft bristle(51.5%)(p > 0.05). 3. In the term of tooth brush used, 2~5 months was the utmost case in both departments(p > 0.05). 4. In tooth- brushing method, all the student of both departments said they knew how to do it(p > 0.05). 5. In the acquisition of tooth brushing methods, the students of dental hygiene acquired it from dentistry 44.4%, and the students of other department from TV or Radio 47.5% (p > 0.05)which was a quite high rate. 6. In reference to recognition level on auxiliary oral hygiene devices, dental hygiene students said Yes 79.8%, and the other side students said No 63.9%(p < 0.05). In reuse of auxiliary oral hygiene devices, a great number of students of both departments said No (p < 0.05). 8. In reference to the chance to use auxiliary oral hygiene devices, 58.1% of dental hygiene students chose them with their own judgement, and 37.8% of other department students recommended by dentist's offices(p < 0.05). 9. Relating to the reason for not using auxiliary oral hygiene devices, 38.9% of the dental hygiene students said it's bothersome, and 56.7% of the other department students said they didn't know about these things(p < 0.05). 10. In the recognition level of dental floss, in knowing the way to use it, whether or not of using it, the students of both department showed a significant difference (p < 0.05). 11. In the recognition level of floss holder and the yes or not of using it, there was an insignificant difference(p > 0.05), while in understanding of it, there was a significant difference(p < 0.05). 12. Relating to the recognition level of electric tooth brush, yes or no of using it, there wasn't a significant difference(p > 0.05). 13. In the cognition level of rubber stimulator, yes or no of using it, there wasn't much difference, while in understanding to use it, there was a significant difference(p < 0.05). 14. In the understanding level of water pik, yes or not of using it, there wasn't a great deal of difference(p < 0.05), but in inquiry of whether or not of using it, there was no difference (p > 0.05), 15. In the understanding level of tongue scraper, whether or not of using it, there wasn't much difference(p > 0.05), but in understanding to use it, there was a great deal of difference(p < 0.05). 16. In the recognition of garglin, understanding of it, and whether or not of using it, the two departments didn't show a significant difference(p < 0.05).

• Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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• v.9 no.4
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• pp.580-592
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• 2009

Objectives : This study had been performed for Respondents who live in Daegu and Kyungbuk province Age group of 30 to 50 years old. Methods : The oral health state and oral heath care, dental treatments about the use of oral hygiene devices were obtained through self-administering questionnaires from 2 to 31, January, 2009. Results : 1. The toothpick was well known for respondents and automatic brush, gargle, dental floss were practically used. 2. 57.1% of man know oral hygiene device, they know more about oral hygiene device if they have higher degree, and they use more if they are older than others. 3. 55.5% of respondents who think their oral health condition is not healthy enough recognize oral hygiene device, 77.5% of respondents who visited dental clinic around six month recognize oral hygiene device. 82.4% of respondents who had been follow-up. 86.1% of respondents who think their oral health state is good enough doesn't use oral hygiene device, oral hygiene device was used more for respondents who visited dental clinic frequently. 47.1% of respondents who visited dental clinic periodically use oral hygiene device. 4. Respondents who experience implant recognize more about oral hygiene device and periodontal Tx, orthodontics problem, preservative treatment were next. 5. 60.0% of respondents who were educated tooth brushing method recognize it. Oral hygiene device was frequently used if tooth brushing time were increased. 26.4% of respondents who were changed their tooth brushing method used oral hygiene device. Conclusions : Their recognition level was practically low whose age is around 30 to 50. Their oral hygiene device use ratio is higher then others who were educated tooth brush method so that I think we need to recommend for use oral hygiene device and use method.

• Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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• v.24 no.2
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• pp.149-162
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• 2024

Objectives: This study aimed to identify the level of digital oral health literacy among Korean adults in Gangwon-do. Methods: A survey was conducted through face-to-face interviews with adults aged 30-89 residing in Gangwon-do, South Korea. The independent variables were socio-demographic characteristics, including gender, age, education level, income, and occupation. The dependent variable was digital oral health literacy. The statistical analysis included Independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression analysis, all performed using the SPSS 27.0 software program. Results: The elderly and those with poor socioeconomic status (p<0.001) had lower average scores due to poor digital oral health literacy. The ease of searching for oral health information and the utilization of digital devices to search for information on oral health displayed a significant relationship (r=0.730, p<0.001). To develop the use of digital devices, simplifying the search for oral information (p<0.001) is essential. Conclusions: All socio-demographic characteristics, except gender, displayed a correlation with the level of digital oral health literacy. Both environmental and individual aspects of the respondents' living conditions must be considered to improve digital oral health literacy.

• Korean Journal of Health Education and Promotion
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.85-94
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• 1994

The purpose of this study is to provide a guide for selection of oral hygiene devices for nations and establishing valid indication of recently popularized water jet. The author has divided 36 persons into general, orthodontic, periodontal patients according to their oral hygiene state, and then evaluated the degree or decrease in plaque indices and gingival bleeding indices. The obtained results were as follows. 1. When both manual toothbrush and water jet were used together by three kind of patients, significant decreases in plaque index were observed in all patients, after 4 weeks compared with ordinary toothbrushing only(p<0.05). 2. When both oral hygiene devices were used together by three kind of patients, significant decreases in gingival bleeding index were observed in all patients after 4 weeks compared with ordinary toothbrushing only(p<0.05). 3. Singificant differences of the average gingival bleeding index & plaque index among three kind of patients were observed(p<0.05). 4. Therefore, it is concluded that for effective oral hygiene care. water jet can be recommendable to general patients, especially to orthodontic or periodontal patients.