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Perceptions of dental hygienists toward digital dentistry

치과 디지털 활용에 관한 치과위생사의 인식

  • Kim, Young-Sun (Department of Dental Hygiene, Daegu Health College) ;
  • Park, Hyun-Suk (Department of Dental Hygiene, Daegu Health College) ;
  • Ku, In Young (Department of Dental Hygiene, Kyungwoon University)
  • 김영선 (대구보건대학교 치위생과) ;
  • 박현숙 (대구보건대학교 치위생과) ;
  • 구인영 (경운대학교 치위생학과)
  • Received : 2013.08.18
  • Accepted : 2013.12.03
  • Published : 2013.12.30
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Abstract

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of dental hygienists toward digital dentistry. Methods : The subjects were 393 dental hygienists in Daegu Gyeongbuk. A total of 380 data were analyzed except the incomplete questionnaires. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, chi-square test, t-test, one-way ANOVA using SPSS version 18.0. Results : 1. Difference of perception by general characteristics was affected by age, academic background, working career, and married. 2. Difference of perception by utilization of digital facilities was affected by digital camera, CAD/CAM system, oral scanner, and computer system. 3. Difference of perception by digital education experience and intention of participation was affected by stronger intention to participate in digital education and practical exercise. Digital X-ray system and CAD/CAM system were the must-be equipment in education. Conclusions : Utilization of digital dentistry is the motive for education experience in dental hygienists.

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