Current Issue
April, 2024
- Vol. 24 No. 2
- Changes in periodontal pathogens and chronic disease indicators through adjunctive probiotic supplementation: a case report
Objectives: This case study aimed to evaluate changes in periodontal pathogens and systemic disease indicators following the adjunctive use of probiotics for periodontal treatment. Methods: Two adults, a 64-year-old male and 71-year-old female, were selected with ethical approval and ...
- Increase in dental hygienists’ competency and self-directed capacity after capstone design course on community dental hygiene
Objectives: This study aimed to verify the effect on students’ competency and self-directed capacity after a capstone-designed teaching method with community dental hygiene class. Methods: The study participants were 34 dental hygiene students taking a 4-year community dental hygiene ...
- Correlation between oral frailty and health-related quality of life (HINT-8) among older adults in Korea
Objectives: This study aimed to confirm the correlation between oral frailty and health-related quality of life (HINT-8) among older adults in Korea. Methods: The data of 1,318 individuals aged ≥65 years who participated in the eighth Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination ...
- Effectiveness of virtual reality-based oral muscle strength training on oral function in older adults
Objectives: This study aimed to develop a virtual reality (VR)-based oral strength training program and apply it to older adults to assess improvements in oral function. Methods: The oral strength training was conducted 12 times over 6 weeks, from late August to early October ...
- Preliminary study on the diversity and quantity analysis of oral bacteria according to the sampling methods
Objectives: Oral bacterial samples included subgingival, supragingival, and saliva plaques. As the diversity and number of microorganisms deffer depending on the area of the oral cavity and the method used, an appropriate and reliable collection method is important. The present study ...
- Effects of denture use on the quality of life of cancer patients over 40 years of age: The 6th-7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2013–2018)
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of denture use on the quality of life of cancer patients aged ≥40 years. Methods: Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2013–2018) were used in this study. A total of 302 individuals were ...
- Relationship between digital oral health literacy and digital device utilization among adults in Gangwon-do
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 ...
- Knowledge, attitude, and wearing of personal protective equipment among dental hygienists in regions during the COVID-19 era
Objectives: This study aimed to understand the knowledge, attitude, and wearing of four types of personal protective equipment among dental hygienists based on to the COVID-19 infection control guidelines and to provide basic data on the need to wear these equipment by dental hygienists ...
- Association between emotional support from family and tooth brushing according to cohabitation among adults
Objectives: This study examines the association between emotional support and tooth brushing according to family cohabitation in the socio ecological model. Methods: The study used data from face-to-face interviews of 719 adults aged 30-90 years, living in Gangwon State. The dependent ...
- Factors influencing positive psychological capital of dental hygiene students
Objectives: This study aimed to explore ways to improve the level of positive psychological capital of dental hygiene students. After comparing the levels of positive psychological capital, social support, and emotional regulation ability of dental hygiene students and identifying correlations ...