• 치위생과학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.67-73
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• 2020

Background: Owing to the increase in the aging population, the health problems of the elderly have become important social problems. Social support has a positive effect on improving the quality of life and prolonging the life of elderly people. It is one of the major factors that affects the oral health status of elderly people. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between oral health status and social support in elderly people using representative data. Methods: In this study, data from a community health survey in 2015 involving 63,929 elderly people aged over 65 years were analyzed. T-test and ANOVA analyses were performed to compare the general characteristics of and perception about social support. Additionally, a linear regression analysis was performed to confirm the relationship between perceptions about social support and subjective oral health status. Results: We found that sex, age, household income, education level, the presence of a spouse, existence of an unmet dental need, and regular oral check-up had a significant effect on subjective oral health status (p<0.05). In addition, when controlled for all factors, social support has a significant impact on subjective oral health status. Conclusion: The findings indicate that social support is associated with the subjective oral health status of Korean elderly. This suggests that community-level or government investment is required to improve the oral health of the elderly. In particular, policy interventions such as the establishment of facilities that promote social networks, especially facilities based on friendship networks, are needed.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.239-247
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• 2013

Objectives : The direction for qualitative improvement of our country's workers' by arranging data necessary for improving oral health program and system aiming to promote workers' oral health in the future is suggested in this study. Methods : The questionnaire by self-administrated method, which was selected by convenience sampling method, was carried out from October 4th to December 31th, 2011 targeting 424 workers from 6 working places in Jellabuk-do Province. Results : 1. It was indicated that workers' interest in oral health is higher than moderate and that workers are perceiving oral health as one of critical problems and thinking that the level of their oral health knowledge is low and oral health status is under moderate. 2. It was indicated that the rate of workplace oral screening is high, but the dissatisfaction ratio with workplace oral examination is high. Non-screening of medical treatment was indicated to be the highest after oral examination. 3. Factors of having influence upon the workplace oral examination included age, marital status, appearance, educational level, work-life term, and average monthly household income. Conclusions : It is judged to be likely important to make them have positive attitude toward oral health care through the accurate publicity of workplace oral examination and education on prevention of oral disease by reflecting workers' high interest in oral health.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.249-257
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• 2022

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effect of the oral health status on risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) using data from the 2019 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Methods: Of a total of 2,422 persons, 1,295 and 1,127 were categorized into the control group (CG) and OSA risk group (OSARG), respectively. The effect of the oral health status on OSA risk factors was presented in Model 1 by performing a complex sample linear regression analysis. Results: Our findings showed that OSA risk factors decreased by 0.075 points when there were no speaking problems with demographic characteristics adjusted. In addition, when systemic diseases were adjusted for, OSA risk factors decreased to 0.074 points (p<0.05). Conclusions: Therefore, in order to reduce oral problems that affect OSA risk factors, dentists and dental hygienists should seek accurate recognition of OSA and effective oral care methods.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.305-310
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• 2011

50대 이상 장 노년층 성인들의 구강건강 관련 삶의 질(Oral-health related quality of life, OHRQoL)과 건강 결과(health outcome)의 관련성을 평가하기 위해 148명을 편의추출하여 구강검사와 면접조사를 통해 OHIP-14(Oral health impact profile-14)와 인지 건강 및 구강건강 상태를 측정하고, 독립표본 t 검정, 일원분산분석, 교차분석, 상관분석 등을 실시한 결과 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. OHIP-14의 모든 문항에 대해 조사 대상자 중 9.5%가 전혀 문제나 불편감을 느끼지 않는다고 응답하였으며, 가장 문제를 많이 느끼는 차원은 '신체적 통증'(69,8%)과 '심리적 불편감'(63.5%)으로 나타났다. 2. 평가 구강건강 상태에 따른 구강건강 관련 삶의 질 수준을 비교한 결과 우식경험치아수, 잔존치아수에 따라 유의한 차이가 나타났으나(p=0.045), 치주상태와 틀니사용여부에 따른 차이는 나타나지 않았다. 3. 조사 대상자의 43.9%(N=65)가 자신이 '건강하지 않다'고 느끼고 있으며, 43.9%(N=65)가 자신의 구강건강상태가 '나쁘다'고 생각하고 있고, 54.7%(N=81)가 자신의 구강건강상태에 대해 '만족하지 않는다'고 응답했다. 4. 조사 대상자가 느끼는 인지 건강상태에 따른 구강건강 관련 삶의 질을 비교한 결과 인지 건강상태, 인지 구강건강상태, 구강건강 만족도에 따라 유의한 차이가 나타났다(p<0.001). 5. 조사 대상자의 인지 건강상태와 OHIP-14 점수는 유의한 상관관계가 있으나(r=0.326, p<0.01), 인지 건강상태와 우식경험치아수, 잔존치아수의 상관관계는 통계적으로 유의하지 않았다.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.309-315
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• 2020

건강관련 삶의 질(EQ-5D)이 구강건강 문제에 미치는 영향을 규명하여 향후 노인 건강증진 프로그램 및 정책방향을 설정하기 위한 기초자료를 제공하고자 한다. 국민건강영양조사 제7기 원시자료를 이용하여 만 65세 이상 노인대상으로 계통추출법으로 진행 하였다. EQ-5D와 씹기 문제는 운동능력이 없는 그룹 통증불편이 있는 그룹, 불안우울이 있는 그룹에서 씹기 문제 오즈비(OR)가 증가하였다 (p<0.05). EQ-5D와 말하기 문제는 운동능력이 없는 그룹, 통증불편이 있는 그룹, 불안우울이 있는 그룹에서 말하기 문제 오즈비(OR)이 증가하였다 (p<0.05). 본 연구결과 건강관련 삶의 질 (EQ-5D)는 노인의 구강건강과 직결된다고 볼 수 있다. 따라서 노인의 EQ-5D을 증가시키기 위해서는 지역사회에서 구강보건교육 및 계속구강건강관리제도가 요구되어진다.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.333-341
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• 2023

Objectives: This study aims to propose a standard protocol for oral health care intervention activities by dental hygienists. Methods: A narrative literature review of home visit oral health care intervention activities reported in Cheonan, South Korea was conducted to enable the proposal of a standard home visit protocol for dental hygienists in the context of community care. Results: Oral health management intervention activities contributed to improving the quality of life, as well as the oral health, of older adults living at home. This was a result of applying a protocol consisting of oral observation, oral massage, expert oral hygiene management, oral muscle function training, and final stages. Conclusions: The visiting oral health intervention protocol was effective in resolving oral health problems of older adults. In the future, customized programs and reimbursement systems should be developed to promote oral health care for older adults that can be provided at home.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.263-269
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• 2020

Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by chronic pain in the skeletal system accompanied by stiffness, sleep disturbance, fatigue, and psychiatric problems, such as anxiety and depression. Fibromyalgia commonly affects orofacial health, presenting with a variety of oral manifestations, including temporomandibular disorder, xerostomia, glossodynia, and dysgeusia. Therefore, oral healthcare providers need to be aware of this clinical entity to effectively manage oral symptoms and provide proper oral self-care modification and education on the nature of fibromyalgia. This review focuses on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestation, diagnosis, orofacial concerns, and treatment of fibromyalgia.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.101-113
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• 2008

The purpose of this study was to examine the health segment of the 7th national physical education curriculum in an effort to grasp the state of oral health education in the school curriculum. And it's also meant to investigate the relationship between oral health education and the oral health awareness of some high schoolers to check into any possible problems with oral health education as part of health education. The subjects in this study were 240 students from two different girls' high schools in Seoul, on whom a survey was conducted to find out their oral health knowledge, behavior and awareness. And the health category of the current P.E. curriculum announced by the Ministry of Education was analyzed. The findings of the study were as follows: Oral health education provided by the high schools as part of health education in P.E. class wasn't linked to P.E. theories and practice. The weight of oral health education was extremely small in the health segment, and there was no sequence, continuity and integration among the content systems of oral health education for different grades. When some high schoolers were investigated, they weren't properly oral health conscious, though it was very important for students to receive oral health education to prevent and manage dental diseases. And they didn't consequently take care of their own oral health. Future research efforts should be channeled from diverse angles into developing oral health education curriculums to bolster school oral health education to improve national oral health.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제49권10호
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• pp.609-617
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• 2011

The geriatric population is the most rapidly growing part of the general population, which leads to an increase of chronic conditions and illnesses that will influence both oral and systemic health. The most common chronic diseases in elderly population are arthritis, hypertension, heart diseases, diabetes, and cognitive impairment. Chronic impairments such as visual, hearing, orthopedic, and speech disorders are also prevalent among older adults. All these chronic conditions have potential oral complications and the treatments of systemic diseases also has implications for the maintenance of oral health. Therefore, oral health care professionals should catch up with increasing knowledge in this field and can modify the treatment strategy for older adults. In addition, oral health care professionals should understand the changing need of oral health problems in this age and prepare the future demand.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.185-197
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• 2021

Background: This study aimed at investigating the meal regularity, health, and oral health habits of single Korean households to understand the impact of these factors on the risk of metabolic syndrome, in addition to preventing and managing metabolic syndrome. Methods: Using raw data from the 8th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2019), 274 study subjects, aged 19 to 64, were selected primarily from single adult households. Complex sample statistical analysis was performed using the Predictive Analytics Software Statistics ver. 18.0 program. Results: Regarding the meal regularity in single-person households in Korea, the younger group outperformed the middle-aged group, and those who drank more than once a month performed better than those who drank less than once a month. In terms of oral health, regardless of the age and the income level, participants who ate three meals a day had a higher rate of speech problems and chewing difficulties than those who ate irregularly or regularly on a regular day. Factors influencing the risk of developing metabolic syndrome were age, speech problems, and frequency of toothbrushing. Compared to the younger group, there were 0.361 times more people in the middle-aged group; and compared to those without speech problems, there were 1.161 more people with speech problem. Compared to those who tooth brushed more than four times a day, there were 1.284 more people who tooth brushed 2 to 3 times a day and there were 5.673 times more people who tooth brushed less than once. Conclusion: Based on the study results, it is necessary to implement a program that can plan and apply customized management measures and prevent metabolic syndrome by improving and correcting the health and oral health behaviors of single-person households in Korea. Therefore, active mediation measures, such as support and publicity at the local or national level, should be planned.