Current Issue
February, 2024
- Vol. 24 No. 1
- Efficacy of probiotics and coconut oil-based mouthrinses to improve oral health
Objectives: We analyzed the relative beneficial impacts of probiotics and coconut oil-based mouth rinses on oral health. Methods : A total of 33 subjects were enrolled and randomly assigned to three groups. Coconut oil and probiotics were given to the experimental group ...
- Prediction model for dental implants utilization in the elderly after the national health insurance coverage of dental implants: focusing on socioeconomic factors
Objectives: The demand for dental care is expected to increase as the population ages. This study aimed to predict the utilization of dental implant care following the expansion of national health insurance benefits for dental implants. Methods: Multiple linear regression analysis was ...
- Disparities in oral health according to the socioeconomic status of adults: analysis of data from the 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the relationship between the socioeconomic status and oral health of adults. Methods: Data from the 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2016–2018) were analyzed, and 13,199 adults aged 19 years or older were ...
- Factor affecting retention intention of clinical dental hygienists
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine factors affecting the retention intention of clinical dental hygienists. Methods: A total of 190 clinical dental hygienists were recruited as participants. Data were collected from March to May, 2023 and then analyzed ...
- Effect of dental hygienist’s achievement motivation on intention to stay
Objectives: Previous research on turnover has been conducted from the organization’s perspective. However, for the long-term retention of dental hygienists, it is necessary to conduct research from an individual’s perspective. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of ...
- Validity assessment for competency development in clinical dental hygiene education based on dental hygiene process of care
Objectives: Before implementing a competency-based clinical dental hygiene curriculum, it is essential to establish competency development as a foundational educational objective. Therefore, this study aimed to develop the competency of clinical dental hygiene with secured ...
- Care workers’ practices in oral healthcare for the elderly: Mediating role of elderly oral healthcare education and behavioral need
Objectives: This study aimed to assess the impact of care workers’ knowledge of elderly oral health, education on elderly oral healthcare and behavioral needs, awareness of elderly oral healthcare, and actual practices in elderly oral healthcare. Furthermore, it explores ...
- Qualitative research on the perception and status of oral muscle strength training through focus group interviews
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to explore the general public’s perception and status of oral muscle strength training, to develop age-appropriate educational media and training methods, and to promote the need for oral muscle strength training. Methods: Data were collected ...
- Awareness and needs for integrated care convergence education among some health students
Objectives: This was carried out to develop an integrated care convergence curriculum. Methods: An online survey was conducted on 312 public health college students, and frequency analysis, t-test, ANOVA, and chi-square test were conducted. Results: Awareness of convergence ...