• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제13권6호
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• pp.909-916
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• 2013

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of dental hygienists toward digital dentistry. Methods : The subjects were 393 dental hygienists in Daegu Gyeongbuk. A total of 380 data were analyzed except the incomplete questionnaires. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, chi-square test, t-test, one-way ANOVA using SPSS version 18.0. Results : 1. Difference of perception by general characteristics was affected by age, academic background, working career, and married. 2. Difference of perception by utilization of digital facilities was affected by digital camera, CAD/CAM system, oral scanner, and computer system. 3. Difference of perception by digital education experience and intention of participation was affected by stronger intention to participate in digital education and practical exercise. Digital X-ray system and CAD/CAM system were the must-be equipment in education. Conclusions : Utilization of digital dentistry is the motive for education experience in dental hygienists.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제8권5호
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• pp.345-353
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• 2016

PURPOSE. The aim of this study was to assess the esthetic outcome of maxillary anterior single implants by comparing the esthetic perception of dental professionals and patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Twenty-three patients with single implants in the esthetic zone were enrolled in this study. Dentists of four different dental specialties (Three orthodontists, three oral surgeons, three prosthodontists, and three periodontists) evaluated the pink esthetic score (PES)/white esthetic score (WES) for 23 implant-supported single restorations. The satisfactions of the patients on the esthetic outcome of the treatment have been evaluated according to the visual analog scale (VAS). RESULTS. The mean total PES/WES was $12.26{\pm}4.76$. The mean PES was $6.45{\pm}2.78$ and mean WES was $5.80{\pm}2.82$. There was a statistically significant difference among the different specialties for WES (P<.01) and Total PES/WES (P<.01). Prosthodontists were found to have assigned poorer ratings among the other specialties, while oral surgeons gave the higher ratings than periodontists, orthodontists, and prosthodontists. CONCLUSION. Prosthodontists seemed to be stricter when assessing aesthetic outcome among other specialties. Moreover, a clear correlation existed between dentists' and patients' esthetic perception, thereby providing rationales for involving patients in the treatment plan to achieve higher levels of patient satisfaction.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.215-221
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• 2022

Background: The purpose of this study is to investigate the pro-con of re-implementation by administrative areas and the difference in perception of community water fluoridation in implemented and non-implemented areas after the community water fluoridation in Korea was suspended. Through this, we intend to provide basic data that can help find ways to increase the support and interest of local residents. Methods: The 601 questionnaires collected through the survey and statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS Statistics 28.0. Results: As a result of analyzing the perception of the community water fluoridation according to the understanding of fluorine, the proportion of people who were not recognized by both fluorine and community water fluoridation was the highest (p<0.05). As a result of the analysis of the pro-con of re-implementation of community water fluoridation, the approval was high. Among those who responded in favor, the place of re-implementation showed that 'implementation nationwide' was high. As for the reason for favor, it was found that it was possible to prevent dental caries disease. The reason for the objection was the lack of knowledge about fluoride. Conclusion: The results of the survey for the pro-con of the re-implementation of community water fluoridation showed a higher degree of 'agree' and showed that people in the area where community water fluoridation was not implemented showed higher interest in oral health prevention and management. Through this, not only oral education, but also correct information on the implementation method of community water fluoridation, the benefits of community water fluoridation, and the facts that were misunderstood in the past, as well as oral education, can be provided to raise interest in community water fluoridation. It is thought that the expected effect of the re-implementation of community water fluoridation can be obtained if such activities are carried out.

• Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.136-144
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• 2018

Objectives: The aim of this study is to analyze the differences in factors related to the incidence of dental caries between children in fluoridated and non-fluoridated areas and compared the DMFT and DMFS scores to confirm the effect of water fluoridation program (WFP) in Geoje and Changwon. Methods: The oral health examination and questionnaire survey were conducted in fluoridated and non-fluoridated areas. The number of surveyed children aged 8, 10, and 12 years in the fluoridated and non-fluoridated area of two cities was 1,524 and 1,383, respectively. Self-recorded questionnaires included self-perception of their own dental health, daily toothbrushing frequency, intake frequency of cariogenic sweet snacks and beverages, experience of gingival bleeding, experience of unmet dental treatment, and use of oral hygiene device except for toothbrush and toothpaste. The prevalence of caries and fissure-sealant status were surveyed. The logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the difference in children's self-rated oral health status between the fluoridated and non-fluoridated area. The mean number of sealed teeth and surfaces, marginal means of the DMFT and DMFS scores adjusted for the difference in the samples' sex distribution, and region were compared between the fluoridated and non-fluoridated areas. Results: In the fluoridated area, the experience rate of unmet dental treatments was higher among children aged 10 years, intake frequency of cariogenic sweet snacks and beverages were higher among the whole sample, and experience rate of professional fluoride application were lower than in the non-fluoridated area. The DMFT score for permanent dentition adjusted for differences in sex, region, and mean number of fissure-sealed teeth in the fluoridated area was significantly lower among whole samples and 8-, 10-, and 12-year-olds alone than in the non-fluoridated area. Conclusions: WFP can alleviate oral health inequality because it is effective in reducing the incidence of caries among children is disadvantaged demographic, socioeconomic, and cultural contexts.

• 한국임상보건과학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.268-275
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• 2015

Purpose. Most of halitosis is found by people than by themselves in their life. There are some people who are suffering from oral malodor psychasthenia although they do not have halitosis which may disturb social life by sociophobia. Methods. The subjects of this survey were the dental hygienic college students in Busan city and Gyeongnam province from December 1 to December 20, 2013, we use the 281 parts except for the 19 parts of a bad faith response of 300 parts. Results. As a response to the awareness of the halitosis of college students, "the smell became sometime" was highest in 63.3%, and tooth brushing of halitosis, In according to about awareness of halitosis brushing the number of cases showed a 73.4% increase when you answered "no" in case one day the number of brushing at least three times less than a minute halitosis awareness conducted brushing (p<0.05),in case of less than 1 minute brushing time, this was a statistically significant increase halitosis awareness (p<0.05). Conclusions. This study assessment the association between halitosis awareness and oral care habits was to provide students with the basis for education and counseling halitosis in clinical.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.101-109
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• 2016

이번 연구는 2013년도 지역사회건강조사 원시자료를 이용하여 만 19세 이상 성인을 대상으로 하였다. 치주질환에 취약한 고혈압 환자를 대상으로 구강건강관리 행태와 라이프 스타일에 주관적 치주건강수준에 미치는 영향을 분석하고자 하였다. 고혈압 환자의 연령이 증가할수록 본인의 치주상태를 건강하다고 인식하고, 기혼에 비해 미혼에서 치주건강수준을 나쁘게 인식하는 것으로 조사되었다. 구강건강과 관련된 라이프 스타일과 구강건강행태도 치주건강 인식에 유의한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 그러나, 본인이 '치주질환이 있다'라고 인식하는 정도에 거주지역은 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 고혈압 환자의 주관적 치주건강수준에 영향을 미치는 요인으로 성별, 연령, 결혼상태, 교육수준, 경제활동 유무, 소득수준, 민간의료보험 가입여부, 라이프 스타일, 구강건강관리 행태에서 점심식사 후 칫솔질, 구강검진 경험, 치석제거 경험으로 나타났다. 연구 결과를 토대로 고혈압 환자의 구강건강관리 행태와 주관적 치주건강수준의 상관관계가 있음이 확인되었다. 향후 단면적 연구보다 치주질환에 영향을 미치는 요인들의 인과성을 규명하는 종단적 연구를 통해 건강한 사람에 비해 치주질환에 취약한 집단의 구강건강증진을 위한 대안 마련이 필요할 것이다.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.425-435
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• 2022

Objectives: This study aimed to examine the opinions of registered dental hygienists (RDH) and dental hygiene students (DHS), professionals who can practice visiting oral health care (VOHC), and the demand for specialized training courses of RDH for VOHC. Methods: Using a Google online survey, 125 RDH and 106 DHS personnel were surveyed on their perception of VOHC and the operation of special training courses. Results: RDH (97.6%) and DHS (96.1%) agreed that they needed VOHC for older people. Moreover, the qualification course for specialized training for VOHC was considered necessary. Regarding the appropriate curriculum, RDH preferred training programs comprising 2-hours classes over 6 months and 15 weeks and so on, and DHS preferred 3 hours classes over 6 months and 15 weeks and so on. Regarding the desired working type, the RDH preferred the half-day system, whereas the DHS preferred the alternate-day system. The Korean Dental Hygienists Association was intended for human resource development. They agreed that continuing education was necessary when working as a visiting RDH, and many responded that they would participate if a specialized training course was opened. Conclusions: RDH and DHS have a high level of awareness of the importance and necessity of VOHC, and consider a specialized training qualification course necessary for efficient VOHC.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.217-227
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• 2022

이 연구의 목적은 국가 영유아 구강검진에 대한 부모와 치과의사의 인식과 요구도를 조사하고 치과의사의 검진 결과 정확도를 평가하고자 하였다. 2021년 5월부터 10월까지 연세대학교 치과병원 소아치과에서 영유아 구강검진을 수검한 아동의 부모 90명과 개인병원 또는 대학병원에서 근무중인 치과의사 100명을 대상으로 대면 및 온라인 설문조사를 실시하였다. 대부분의 부모와 치과의사는 영유아 구강검진의 중요성을 인지하고 있었고, 96.7%의 부모가 영유아 구강검진에 만족했다. 영유아 구강검진에 대한 부모와 치과의사의 요구사항은 달랐으며, 소아치과 의사와 일반치과의사의 검진 후 보호자 설명에 어려움을 겪는 이유와 검진 시기 및 횟수에 관한 의견도 상이했다. 구강검진 결과의 정확도는 치과의사의 전공, 경력, 교육이수 후 경과 시간에 관계없이 낮았다. 이번 연구를 통해 영유아 구강검진에 대한 부모 및 치과의사의 다양한 의견을 취합할 수 있었다. 부모와 치과의사의 요구사항을 검토하고 검진 결과의 정확도를 높이는 등의 방법을 통해 영유아 구강검진이 영유아 구강건강 증진에 도움이 되도록 노력해야 할 것이다.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.235-243
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• 2012

이 연구는 산업장 근로자가 인지하는 구강 증상 및 전반적 건강상태에 따른 구강건강관련 삶의 질에 관한 요인을 파악함으로써 근로자의 구강건강을 실제적으로 향상시킬 수 있는 구강건강증진사업 및 산업구강보건제도 개선에 필요한 기초자료로 제공하고자 하며, 2011년 8월 8일부터 8월 31일까지 경상북도 소재의 대한산업보건협회에서 건강검진을 받는 산업장 근로자 총294명을 대상으로 최종 분석한 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 남자 중 30대가 38.9%, 여자는 20대가 39.3%를 차지하여 남녀간의 차이를 보였고 (p<.000), 근속년수는 남자가 3년 미만이 29.8%, 여자는 3-5년이 35.0%를 차지하여 남녀간의 차이를 보였다(p<.05). 학력에서는 남자는 대졸 39.7%, 여자는 전문대졸 49.7% 로 남녀간의 차이를 보였고(p<.000), 결혼유무에서는 남자가 미혼 57.3%, 여자는 기혼 52.1%로 남녀간의 차이를 보였으며(p<.05), 가구소득에서는 남자가 200-299만원 33.6%, 여자는 300-399만원 26.4%로 남녀간의 차이를 보였다(p<.05). 2. 구강내 관련 증후 및 증상은 '혀 또는 입 안쪽 뺨이 욱신거리거나 아픈 경우'가 남녀간의 유의미한 차이를 보였다(p<.05). 3. 일반적 특성에 따른 구강건강관련 삶의 질 점수는 70만점에 남자가 52.34점, 여자가 51.11 점으로 남자의 구강건강관련 삶의 질 점수가 높았다. 4. 전반적 건강상태에 따른 OHIP-14는 기능적 제한영역, 신체적 동통영역, 정신적 불안영역, 신체적 장애영역, 정신적 장애영역, 사회적 장애영역 및 사회적 분리영역 모든 세부영역에서 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다 (p<.05). 5. 주관적 구강건강상태에 따른 OHIP-14는 '건강한 편이다' 57.27점으로 가장 높았고, '매우 건강하다' 52.75점, '보통이다' 52.40점, '건강하지 않다' 49.24점, '매우 건강하지 않다' 42.50점으로 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다(p=0.000). 6. 구강내 증후 및 증상에서 따른 OHIP-14는 불편감이 적은 군에서 52.89점으로 높게 나타났으며(p=0.000), 세부적으로는 기능적 제한에서 3.61점(p=0.008), 신체적 동통에서 3.52 점(p=0.000), 정신적 불안 3.79점(p=0.000), 정신적 장애 3.90점(p=0.000), 사회적 장애 3.87 점(p=0.002), 사회적 분리에서 4.06점으로 높게 나타나 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다 (p=0.000). 결론적으로 구강내 증후 및 증상이 적을수록, 전반적인 건강상태 및 구강건강상태가 좋다고 인식함으로써 구강건강관련 삶의 질이 높다고 평가되었다. 산업장 근로자들의 삶의 질 향상에 도움을 줄 수 있도록 근로자 특성에 맞는 효과적인 교육매체와 적합한 교육방법, 구강검진과 계속구강건강관리와 같은 산업구강보건제도의 체계화가 필요 할 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제45권1호
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• pp.46-53
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• 2015

Purpose: This study was conducted to examine the effect of oral care with an aroma solution on oral status and oral cavity microorganism growth in elderly patients with stroke. Methods: A non-equivalent control group, with a pretest-posttest design was used in this study. The participants were assigned to the experimental group (n=30) that received oral care with an aroma solution or the control group (n=31) that received 0.9% saline solution. To identify the effect of the experimental treatments, objective/subjective assessments of oral status and oral cavity microorganism growth were performed using the oral assessment guide, oral perception guide, and oral swab culture. Data were analyzed using Chi-square test, Fisher's exact test, and t-test with the SPSS version 21.0 program. Results: The objective oral status was significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group (t= -3.64, p<.001). There was no significant difference between the subjective oral status of the experimental group and control groups (t= -1.24, p=.109). Oral microorganism growth was significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group (t= -7.39, p<.001). Conclusion: These findings indicate that special mouth care using an aroma solution could be an effective oral health nursing intervention for elderly patients with stroke.