Open access, Peer ReviewedAwareness, practices, barriers, and policy requirements for an eco-friendly transition towards sustainable dental practice among dental hygienists
Original Article Seol-Hee Kim Department of Dental Hygiene, Konyang University Correspondence to Seol-Hee Kim, Department of Dental Hygiene, Konyang University, 158 Gwanjeodong-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon, 35365, Korea. Tel: +82-42-600-8449, Fax: +82-42-600-8458, E-mail: ableksh@konyang.ac.kr Volume 26, Number 4, Pages 555–63, August 2026.J Korean Soc Dent Hyg 2026;26(4):555–63. https://doi.org/10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.4.14Received on July 08, 2026, Revised on July 25, 2026, […]
Association between temporomandibular disorder symptoms and oral health-related quality of life among adults: the mediating role of teeth-related psychosocial factors
Original Article Su-Kyung Han1, Kyeung-Ae Jang2 1Gwangan New York Dental Clinic2Department of Dental Hygiene, Silla University Correspondence to Kyeung-Ae Jang, Department of Dental Hygiene, Silla University, 140 Baegyang-daero 700beon-gil, Sasang-gu, Busan 46958, Korea. Tel: +82-51-999-5427, E-mail: jka@silla.ac.kr Volume 26, Number 4, Pages 545–54, August 2026.J Korean Soc Dent Hyg 2026;26(4):545–54. https://doi.org/10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.4.13Received on July 06, 2026, […]
Associations between health behaviors and oral health characteristics with unmet dental care needs among workers : Data from the 2025 Korea Community Health Survey
Original Article Min-Hee Hong1, Jung-Min Lee2 1Department of Dental Hygiene, Division of Health Science, Baekseok University2Korea Foundation of Industrial Health Care and Welfare Correspondence to Min-Hee Hong, Department of Dental Hygiene, Division of Health Science, Baekseok University, 1 Baekseokdaehakro, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, 31065, Korea. Tel: +82-41-550-0812, Fax: +82-41-550-9146, E-mail: mini8265@bu.ac.kr Volume 26, Number 4, Pages 533–43, […]
Association between food-derived water intake and oral health indicators among Korean older adults living alone: a cross-sectional study using data from the 2020–2024 korea national health and nutrition examination survey
Original Article Ji-Young Lee1, Da-Jeong Kim2, Yu-Rin Kim2 1Department of Dental Hygiene, Daedong University2Department of Dental Hygiene, Silla University Correspondence to Yu-Rin Kim, Department of Dental Hygiene, Silla University, 140 Baegyang-daero 700beon-gil, Sasang-gu, Busan, 46958, Korea. E-mail: ttakjjung@gmail.com Volume 26, Number 4, Pages 523–31, August 2026.J Korean Soc Dent Hyg 2026;26(4):523–31. https://doi.org/10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.4.11Received on July 06, […]
Factors influencing the sustained intention to participate in oral care for older adults among caregivers and dental hygienists in long-term care facilities: based on the COM-B model
Original Article Su-Jung Cho1, Su-Young Lee2 1Department of Dental Hygiene, Graduate School, Namseoul University2Department of Dental Hygiene, Namseoul University Correspondence to Su-Young Lee, Department of Dental Hygiene, Namseoul University, 91, Daehak-ro, Seonghwan-eup, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan 31020, Korea. Tel: +82-10-9110-2560, E-mail: batty96@nsu.ac.kr Volume 26, Number 4, Pages 511–21, August 2026.J Korean Soc Dent Hyg 2026;26(4):511–21. https://doi.org/10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.4.10Received on […]
Influence of mental health and perceived oral health status on oral health-related quality of life
Original Article Jeong-Hee Park1, Bo-Young Lee2 1Department of Dental Hygiene, Masan University2Dr. Kang’s Dental Clinic Correspondence to Bo-Young Lee, Dr. Kang’s Dental Clinic, 6, Gapo-ro, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, 51769, Korea. Tel: +82-55-248-0044, Fax: +82-55-230-1444, E-mail: bozero31@gmail.com Volume 26, Number 4, Pages 501–9, August 2026.J Korean Soc Dent Hyg 2026;26(4):501–9. https://doi.org/10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.4.9Received on June 08, 2026, Revised […]
Infection control status by organizational scale of specialized dental institutions in a metropolitan area
Original Article Jung-Min Han1,2 1SUN Life Science Co., Ltd.2Department of Dental Hygiene, Yuhan University Correspondence to Jung-Min Han, SUN Life Science Co., Ltd., SUN M Tower, 1208 Gyeongui-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea. Department of Dental Hygiene, Yuhan University, 590, Gyeongin-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea. E-mail: wbjmf9220080@gmail.com Volume 26, Number 4, Pages 491–500, August […]
Occupational radiation exposure doses of dental hygienists reported as radiation workers in medical institutions: 2020–2024 annual report on personal radiation exposure doses of radiation workers in medical institutions
Original Article Sae-Rom Lee Department of Dental Hygiene, Shingu College Correspondence to Sae-Rom Lee, Department of Dental Hygiene, Shingu College, 377 Gwangmyeong-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam, 13174, Korea. Tel: +82-31-740-1557, Fax: +82-31-740-1589, E-mail: saerom@shingu.ac.kr Volume 26, Number 4, Pages 483–9, August 2026.J Korean Soc Dent Hyg 2026;26(4):483–9. https://doi.org/10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.4.7Received on May 26, 2026, Revised on June 10, 2026, […]
Long-term effects of smartphone app-based oral-musclestrengthening training in older adults
Original Article Jung-Hee Kang1, Yoon-Young Choi2, Kyeong-Jin Lee2, Hyun-Young Moon2, Kyeong-Hee Lee2 1Enamel Co., Ltd.2Department of Dental Hygiene, Shinhan University Correspondence to Kyeong-Hee Lee, Department of Dental Hygiene, Shinhan University, 95 Hoam-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do 11644, Korea. Tel: +82-31-870-3452, Fax: +82-31-870-3459, E-mail: noh3898@hanmail.net Volume 26, Number 4, Pages 473–82, August 2026.J Korean Soc Dent Hyg 2026;26(4):473–82. […]
Activating home-visit oral health management based on community-based integrated care and its policy implications
Original Article Luna Byon Ministry of Health and Welfare of the Republic of Korea Correspondence to Luna Byon, Ministry of Health and Welfare, 13 Doum 4-ro, Sejong-si, 30113, Korea. Tel: +82-44-202-2840, Fax: +82-44202-3939, E-mail: yoonbyon1@naver.com Volume 26, Number 4, Pages 463–71, August 2026.J Korean Soc Dent Hyg 2026;26(4):463–71. https://doi.org/10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.4.5Received on July 08, 2026, Revised on […]