• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.873-880
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• 2015

Objectives: The aim of the study was to investigate the attitude and influencing factors toward basic life support in the dental hygienists. Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was completed by 218 dental hygienists in Gwangju. The questionnaire consisted of the general characteristics of the subjects and attitude toward basic life support (BLS). The attitude included cognitive belief, behavioral components, and emotional components. The data were analyzed by independent t-test, one-way ANOVA and multiple regression analysis by using IBM SPSS 21.0 program. Results: The cognitive belief, behavioral component, and emotional components of attitude toward BLS had higher scores in those who were between 34-34 years old and had more than 10 years of career. Most of them worked in dental clinic and did not earn the BLS certificate. There were positive correlations between the cognitive belief, behavioral components, and emotional components toward BLS. By the regression analysis, cognitive belief toward BLS was positively associated with educational experience within a year, behavioral components, and emotional components. The behavioral components were associated with working between 5-10 years in dental clinic and the emotional components. Conclusions: The attitude toward BLS in the dental hygienists was low in cognitive belief, behavioral components, and emotional components. Therefore, BLS education must be expanded to the dental hygienists.

• Journal of Korean Dental Science
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.26-33
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• 2010

We searched at the "PubMed.gov" and "jendodon.com" sites to conduct a literature review on dental instruments that are reused in clinical settings and on infection control involving pre-disinfection or sterilization cleaning/rinsing. The keyword "dental clean" was used for the Web search. We found the present official definition of instrument cleaning performed prior to disinfection or sterilization rather limiting ("removal of foreign matter (soil, organism, etc.) from the instruments"). Thus, we proposed to expand the definition to include the removal of oils applied to protect the metallic instruments and from corrosion, stains, and rust resulting from the frequent reuse of the instruments. Clinicians are found to clean their dental instruments (a) immediately after treating their patients or (b) following their treatment but not immediately afterward. In the latter case, we recommend presoaking to be added. Ultrasonic sterilization of 5~15 minutes is found to be more effective in terms of eliminating residual matter from the instruments compared to other methods. To check on the cleaning results, we recommend visual inspection, which can be quick and practical in clinical settings. The latest products being developed and marketed on the market address the related problems. Nonetheless, research must be continued on the effects of presoak, cleaning/rinsing, disinfection, and high-temperature or heating-based sterilization on the dental instruments and on dental clinicians' practices in cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization. We advise dental clinicians to select the proper cleaning methods and detergents for their instruments to help eliminate or prevent corrosion, staining, and rusting, to reduce the maintenance costs, and to ensure user-friendly instruments/apparatuses.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2002

2001년 4월 25일부터 6월 9일까지 서울시내 치과대학 병원 2곳과 서울시내 치과의원 2곳을 임의적으로 선정하여 그 곳에 방문한 환자에게 설문조사를 실시하였다. 설문내용은 치과 병 의원에 방문한 환자의 일반적인 특성, 치과 의료 환경에 대한 기대, 치과 인력에 대한 기대, 편의시설에 대한 기대, 치과정보에 대한 기대, 예약/정산에 대한 기대, 대기시간에 대한 기대로 구성되어 있다. 환자의 일반적 특성에 따라 치과의료서비스 기대를 분석한 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 치과 의료서비스의 기대도 분석결과는 치과 병 의원의 환경에 대한 기대와 인력에 대한 기대가 가장 높게 나타났다. 2. 치과 의료서비스의 각 요인별 기대수준은 다음과 같다. 1) 환경에 대한 기대요인 중 '치과 의료기관의 편리한 교통'의 기대가 가장 높았다. 2) 인력에 대한 기대요인 중 '치과의사의 친절'의 기대가 높게 나타났다. 3) 편의시설에 대한 기대요인 중 '어린이만을 위한 시설'에서 기대가 가장 높게 나타났다. 4) 치과정보제공에 대한 기대요인 중 '치료방법 및 치료비 설명'에서 기대가 가장 높았다. 5) 예약/정산에 대한 기대요인 중 '예약/정산의 신속성'에서 기대가 가장 높았다. 6) 대기시간에 대한 기대요인 중 '대기시간을 알려주는 배려'에서 기대가 높게 나타났다. 3. 환자의 일반적 특성에 따른 총 치과 의료서비스 기대분석 결과로서는 여자가 남자보다, 연령이 낮아질수록, 그리고 교육수준이 높을수록 치과의료서비스의 기대가 높았다. 본 연구 결과를 통해 소득의 증대와 의료서비스 이용의 기회가 증가하면서 의료에 대한 개념이 바뀌고 고객들이 원하는 요구도 매우 다양해지고 복잡해지고 있음을 추측할 수 있었다. 이에 맞추어 치과 병 의원은 치료서비스 이외에 환자가 요구하는 여러 가지 부가적인 서비스를 포함하여 포괄적인 개념의 의료서비스를 제공하는 방법으로 접근을 시도해야 한다. 그리고 병원자체의 의료서비스 평가를 통해서 고객의 기대와 실제로 환자에게 제공된 의료서비스간의 갭을 파악하고 그 갭을 줄이기 위해 다양한 방향으로 노력하여 고객만족을 실현해야 할 것이다.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제21권12호통권175호
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• pp.997-1003
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• 1983

The author studied the quality and change of the effective demand for dental treatment of the cutpatients of the Wonkwang dental clinic from the March of 1982 to the August of 1983. The results were compared with the previous reports to find any changes that might come from the effect of dental insurance system. After discussing the results, the author concluded as follows: 1. The twenties were the most in the age groups, but it is desirable that age groups of mixed dentition be the most to enhance the dental health status of community. 2. The effective demand for dental treatment increased especially in the areas such as intraoral radiograph taking, amalgam filling, temporary filling, endodontic treatments, and drug application on the soft tissue, but decreased in the areas such as prosthodontic treatments, and there were no demand for the orthodontic treatment. 3. As compared with the absolute needs, the effective demand was relatively high for teeth extraction and amalgam filling, but it was generally very low. 4. So, the present extent of dental insurance system should be expanded, and the dental care delivery system should be established within the community. Finally, the economic and social status of Iri community should be enhance by political and educational plannings.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.591-599
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• 2019

Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the factors influencing empowerment among clinical dental hygienists. Through this study, we suggested to increase the empowerment and find concrete ways to increase the motivation and performance of individuals and organizations. Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was filled out by 202 dental hygienists of clinic from November 8 to December 10, 2018. Data were analyzed using SPSS 20.0. Independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Scheffe's post-hoc test, and Pearson correlation coefficients were reviewed, and a multiple regression analysis was conducted. Results: Dental hygienists scored 3.33 points on empowerment. The variables that influenced clinical empowerment were job satisfaction, career, monthly income, and preventive treatment. These factors explained 32.3% of the variance in dental clinic hygienists. Conclusions: To enhance the performance of individuals and organizations through increased empowerment, dental hygienists need support to perform more diverse roles, such as providing preventive measures and oral health education, to enhance their professional self-concept and autonomy.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제53권10호
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• pp.688-695
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• 2015

Purpose: The institutionalized elderly have placed the most vulnerable state, and the report about the oral health status of the institutionalized elderly was scarce. The aims of the current study were to investigate the oral health status of institutionalized elderly. Materials and methods: The survey of the oral health status was carried out on 487 institutionalized elderly from 4 longterm care facilities of Seoul metropolitan city, Gyunggi province, and Gangwon province in Korea. Results: The prevalence of dental caries, root caries, and dental calculus of the institutionalized elderly was 19.2%, 15.3%, and 23.7%, respectively. The percentage of edentulism among the institutionalized elderly was 26.2%. Those who had poor oral hygiene and tongue coating were 43.9% and 90.5%, respectively. The percentages wearing complete and removable partial denture on maxilla were 12.8% and 3.3%, respectively. The percentages wearing complete and removable partial denture on mandible were 7.8% and 5.6%, respectively. The percentages of institutionalized elderly needing complete and removable partial denture on maxilla were 29.7% and 27.2%, respectively. The percentages of institutionalized elderly needing complete and removable partial denture on mandible were 24.5% and 30.9%, respectively. Conclusion: The oral health stuatus of institutionalized elderly was poor. For the oral health promotion of elderly in longterm care facilities, it is essential to educate nurses and caregivers about the importance of the oral health and oral hygiene method.

• Journal of Korean Dental Science
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.11-16
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• 2010

Objective : This prospective study sought to verify the stability of three types of short implants measuring 7mm or less. Materials and methods : Implants measuring 7mm or less were placed in patients at multicenter dental clinics in Korea, China, Taiwan, and Singapore. Initial stability, intraoperative and postoperative complications, crestal bone loss, and survival rate of the implant were prospectively evaluated. Results : The primary stability of a 6-mm implant was lower than that of a 7-mm implant. The marginal bone loss of short implants measuring less than 7mm was minimal. Complications such as wound dehiscence, implant mobility, and peri-implant mucositis developed, and these were associated with initial implant failure. The short-term survival rate of 6-mm implant was 93.7%, and that of 7-mm implant, 96.6%. Conclusion : Short implant for the mandible with insufficient height for the residual ridge can be selectively used. Poor primary stability and wound dehiscence can cause osseointegration failure and alveolar bone loss.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.219-224
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• 2007

본 연구는 치과의료기관 내원환자들의 치주조직건강 인식도를 알아보기 위해 서울지역에 위치한 2개 치과의원과 1개의 치과병원에 내원한 환자 212명을 대상으로 설문조사하였으며, SPSS 14.0통계프로그램을 이용하여 분석한 결과 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 전체 치주조직인식정도는 3.40점으로 예방인식이 3.95점으로 가장 높게 나타났고, 관리인식은 3.09점으로 가장 낮게 나타났다. 2. 일반적 특성과 치주조직건강인식도 차이에 있어서는 성별과 직업에서 전체 치주조직건강인식도 및 각 세부영역별로 집단 간에 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 나타났다. 3. 각 세부영역별 상관관계는 예방인식과 원인인식과의 상관관계가 가장 높게 나타났고, 예방인식과 증상인식과는 상관관계가 없는 것으로 나타났다. 4. 구강보건 실천정도와 치주조직건강 인식정도의 차이에 있어 잇솔질 횟수가 많을수록 스켈링 경험이 있는 경우가 모든 영역에 있어 통계적으로 매우 유의한 차이가 나타났다.

• Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.187-198
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• 2018

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to analyze the duties of dental coordinators using the DACUM technique and to develop a practical training course for dental coordinators based on the results. Methods: The curricula for clinic coordinators across 20 educational institutions were analyzed. A board of DACUM specialists was assembled to analyze the role of dental coordinators and to develop a practical curriculum. Results: First, after analysis, we selected 8 duties and 34 tasks that should comprise the role of a dental coordinator, and the number of major tasks was 21. Second, the educational program for dental coordinators developed in this study consisted of a total of 60 hours, including 42 hours of lecture and 18 hours of practice. A pre-requisite curriculum and a final curriculum were developed, and the detailed educational contents and supplies were outlined for each subject. Third, after comparing it with the existing clinic coordinator curricula from 20 educational institutions, the curriculum based on DACUM contained 11 additional fields. Conclusions: This study developed a more specialized, detailed, and practical dental coordinator curriculum based on DACUM. It is expected that more dental coordinators could be trained more professionally with this curriculum, and it could lead to further improvement of the curriculum.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.231-239
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• 2019

Objectives: This study was conducted to understand the influencing factors of job satisfaction of clinical dental hygienists in schoolwork, and use the basic data to enhance their job satisfaction. Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was filled out by 210 dental clinic hygienists from June 10 to August 30 of 2018. Data were analyzed using SPSS 22.0. Independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Scheffe's post-hoc test, and Pearson correlation coefficient were reviewed, and a multiple regression analysis was conducted. Results: The scores of subjects' professional self-concept, self-esteem, job stress, and job satisfaction were 3.37, 3.80, 2.79, and 3.37, respectively. The influencing factors of job satisfaction of clinical dental hygienists in schoolwork included marital status, support in workplace, professional self-concept, and job stress, with 41.6% of the explanatory power. Conclusions: The stronger the professional self-concept, the lower the job-stress and higher the job satisfaction. The job satisfaction was also higher in the group in which the subjects were married and getting support in the workplace compared to the other group with no support in the workplace. Therefore, support systems and institutional support are required for clinical dental hygienists to be continuously educated in the workplace.