Department of Dental Hygiene, Daejeon Health University
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Volume 25, Number 5, Pages 381-89, October 2025.
J Korean Soc Dent Hyg 2025;25(5):381-89. https://doi.org/10.13065/jksdh.2025.25.5.3
Received on September 08, 2025, Revised on September 18, 2025, Accepted on September 21, 2025, Published on October 30, 2025.
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Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the relationships among team intimacy, job satisfaction, resilience, and turnover intention among dental hygienists. Methods: Data were collected between May 2 and July 30, 2025, from clinical dental hygienists, with a final sample of 190 individuals. Results: Factors influencing the turnover intention of dental hygienists were significantly related to subjective health status (‘bad’ and ‘good’), work experience (9–17 years), age (≥40 years), and team intimacy, with an explanatory power of 35.5%. Conclusions: Dental hygienists should receive ongoing welfare programs and clinical training to develop their skills, strengthen workplace attachment, and enhance job competency. Active internal communication should also be promoted to foster emotional connections, mutual interest, and bonds among co-workers.
Dental hygienists, Job satisfaction, Resilience, Team intimacy, Turnover intentions