Current Issue
August, 2024
- Vol. 24 No. 4
- Effect of digital competence on scan time and scan error in intraoral scanning
Objectives: This study aimed to test whether the digital competence of dental hygienists can affect their intraoral scanning potential in terms of scan time and error. Methods: Dental hygienists and dental hygiene students who had never used an intraoral scanner were ...
- The effect of using the CAMBRA mobile application on dental caries management in children and adolescents
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the CAMBRA-students application by assessing the changes in dental caries risk factors and management effectiveness in elementary and middle school students. Methods: This study was conducted between ...
- Changes in oral health status and function among older adults through professional oral care and rehabilitation exercises
Objectives: To develop a program that combines the oral health promotion program for the elderly and to investigate the effect of improving oral function by applying the oral health promotion program to elderly people using welfare facilities. Methods: From June to ...
- Awareness and needs for intellectual property education among health-related department university students
Objectives: This study aimed to measure the awareness and needs for intellectual property (IP) education among university students majoring in health-related fields to inform the development of future IP education curricula. Methods: The study was conducted through ...
- The relationship between oral health and dental care usage behavior and health-related quality of life (EQ-5D) in women who have experienced pregnancy and childbirth
Objectives: This study analyzed raw data from the 8th National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2019-2021) to assess the impact of oral health problems and dental care usage patterns of women who have experienced pregnancy and childbirth. Methods: Out of the 2,389 ...
- Relationship between digital literacy level and major satisfaction in dental hygiene students
Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the digital literacy and major satisfaction levels of dental hygiene students and identify the interrelationships between them as well as the factors related to major satisfaction. Methods: An online survey was using a structured ...
- A study on the clinical application of the comprehensive dental hygiene care process
Objectives: This study aimed to identify the key components and tools for Comprehensive Dental Hygiene Care (CDHC) among dental hygienists and provide foundational data for widespread implementation in dental institutions. Methods: A third Delphi survey involving ...
- A study on the association between electric toothbrush use on calculus formation and periodontal tissue condition in Korean adults: 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Objectives: This study aimed to assess the relationship between electric toothbrush use and the presence of community periodontal index (CPI) code calculus among Korean adults. Methods: Data from the 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were ...
- The effect of dental treatment using conscious sedation therapy on patient satisfaction
Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effects of conscious sedation on patient satisfaction with dental treatment. Methods: The survey included questions on the patients’ general characteristics, dental treatment fear, anxiety, and satisfaction, and patient ...