• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제51권1호
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• pp.40-54
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• 2024

This study aims to identify the regional distribution in the prevalence of dental caries and related multidimensional factors among 12-year-old children in Korea. Data from the 2018 Child Oral Health Survey were used to calculate the average DMFT index of 12-year-old children in metropolitan cities, and a multi-level regression model was applied to explain the regional distribution of dental caries prevalence and related factors. Factors were divided into two levels by administrative structure. This study finds a significant regional difference in the prevalence of dental caries in 12-year-old Korean children across metropolitan cities. Multilevel analysis showed that district-level factors (average number of pit and fissure-sealed permanent teeth, dental treatment demand rate, preventive treatment rate, sex ratio, and number of dentists per 100,000 people) and metropolitan-level factors (intakes of cariogenic beverages and number of pediatric dental hospitals and clinics per 100,000 people) had a significant effect on dental caries prevalence (p < 0.05). Individual characteristics and local socio-environmental factors influence the prevalence of dental caries. Especially considering the strong dependence on preventive treatment and accessibility to dental care services, it is necessary to provide adequate preventive treatment and expand health care resources in high-risk areas of dental caries.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.707-716
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• 2018

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine factors influencing the retention intention of dental hygienists in clinical practice. Findings will assist in the development of strategies to increase their retention. Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was completed by 261 dental hygienists who work at dental hospitals and clinics in the Jeollabuk-do area. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA (post-test Duncan), and multiple regressions. Results: The variable that demonstrated the largest influence on the retention intention of dental hygienists was purpose/meaning (${\beta}=0.283$), followed by transcendental calling (${\beta}=0.198$). These factors relate to the sense of calling. The third most influential variable was pay (${\beta}=0.150$). This relates to general characteristics. The fourth most influential factor was the frequency of emotion display (${\beta}=-0.112$), which relates to one of the sub-areas of emotional labor. Conclusions: In order to strengthen the retention intention of dental hygienists, diverse approaches should be implemented, with particular consideration for their sense of calling, emotional labor and pay.

• 보건의료산업학회지
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.191-204
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• 2012

The purpose of this study was to provide basic data necessary for improvement by closely examining factors of having influence upon dental technicians' turnover. Questionnaire survey was conducted of 204 dental technicians who work at dental hospitals, clinics and dental laboratory rooms in Daegu area. The following conclusions were obtained. The satisfaction with job was high in job position in more than co-representative, in the whole and other task, and in less than 9 hours as for working hours. In the satisfaction with working environment, dissatisfaction was high in women, in the working career with 7~9 years, in chief level as for the job position in charge, in being responsible for porcelain in case of the duty field, and in more than 10 people as for the number of employees. The higher satisfaction with job satisfaction and working environment led to the lower turnover intention. Turnover intention was low in case of having ventilation fan & dust collector desk and in case of being well ventilated inside the workshop. As the above results, it is considered to be necessary for arranging institutional device of protecting dental technicians' health and reducing turnover through improving working environment such as forming comfortable environment of using the dust-collecting facilities and the ventilation facilities, wearing suitable individual protective gear and arranging the rest space.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.419-429
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• 2017

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine dental hygienists' recognition and experiences about sexual harassment in the workplace and to provide the basic data for their perception improvement, prevention and coping plan about sexual harassment. Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was completed by 307 dental hygienists who work at dental hospitals and clinics in Jeollabuk-do area, a questionnaire survey was conducted from December 1 to 31, 2016. Results: The 40.7% of study subjects had the experience of sexual harassment. They were identified to have the experiences of verbal sexual harassment (29.6%), physical sexual harassment (27.0%) and visual sexual harassment (22.5%) in order. The factors affecting the experiences of sexual harassment were experience of sexual-harassment education and concept of sexual harassment. Conclusions: A customized sexual prevention education program for dental hygienists will need to be produced, not the universalized sexual prevention education. In addition, it is considered to be necessary to prepare for a program available for being sympathized and understood by all members in the workplace.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.247-258
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• 2017

Objectives: This study was conducted to identify the correlation between belief in hand hygiene, activities and related hand hygiene performance rates among dental staff. Methods: This study was based on the evaluation of 329 dental practitioners, including dental hygienists who work at dental clinics, dental hospitals, general and university dental hospitals in Seoul, Gyeonggi-do Province, and Incheon. The questionnaire consisted of a total of 46 questions, including 7 questions on general characteristics, and 25 questions on hand hygiene beliefs, and 5 questions on hand hygiene activities, and 9 questions on hand hygiene practices. This study used 291 subjects for the final analysis, excluding subjects who had provided incomplete or inappropriate responses to the questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using an independent t-test, ANOVA, $x^2$ test, correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression analysis, where p-values of <0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: Longer clinical career was associated with a significant increase in behavior and norm beliefs, but no sequential difference in control beliefs. The hand hygiene performance was higher in staff at larger hospitals after contact with pollutants and contaminated environments. Higher age was associated with a significant increase in hand hygiene performance rates, but profession was not statistically significant in the performance rate of hand hygiene. The hand hygiene performance rate was ranked higher among those with average work hours per week of greater than 8 hours followed by those who worked fewer than 8 hours. Fewer work hours per week, a stronger belief in hand hygiene, less frequent exposure to contaminated environments, and a greater number of hand hygiene performance had a positive effect on higher hand hygiene performance rates. Conclusions: In order to increase the hand hygiene performance rate of dental practitioners, it is considered that required time for hand washing should be ensured sufficiently. Proper usage of hand sanitizers should also be promoted efficiently.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.401-410
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• 2022

Objectives: This study aims to provide data that will improve the scope of national health insurance coverage by surveying the awareness of health insurance benefits, specifically for implants and dentures, among dental workers. Methods: Information was collected through questionnaires completed by 194 dental workers at dental hospitals and clinics. The multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to confirm influential factors in recognizing the health insurance benefits application for dentures and implants. Results: Regarding the awareness about the validity of health insurance benefits, satisfaction with the appropriateness on the subjects of the denture application and implant application are appeared to be high with each 3.369 and 3.673. Regarding satisfaction with the appropriateness of free post-maintenance for implants, the awareness level regarding the validity of health insurance benefits was indicated as high at 3.673. Conclusions: The categories and levels of appropriate insurance benefits must be restructured continuously.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.5-10
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• 2003

치과의료 종사자의 연봉제 도입에 대한 의식 고찰을 통하여 연봉제에 대한 바람직한 방향 설정과 활성화 방안을 모색하는 계기를 마련하고자 문헌과 자료를 조사하고, 전국 치과 병, 의원에 종사는 구성원 95명을 대상으로 2002년 4월부터 8월까지 약 5개월 동안 설문조사를 실시하여 분석한 결과 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 근무하는 병원의 형태에 따라 연봉제에 대한 인식을 살펴본 결과, 치과병원의 종사자가 치과의원의 종사자보다 연봉제 실시로 인한 경영참여의식(p<.001)과 업무생산성의 향상(p<.01), 목표달성에 대한 사명감(p<.01), 장래에 대한 불안감(p<.05)에 대해 더 높은 인식을 보였다. 2. 연봉제에 대한 치과의사와 치과위생사의 인식을 살펴본 결과, 치과의사가 치과위생사보다 연봉제 실시로 인한 성과평가의 공정성(p<.01)과 능력발휘 풍토변화(p<.01), 업무생산성의 향상(p<.001), 목표달성에 대한 사명감(p<.001), 그리고 연봉제에 대해 높은 인식(p<.01)을 보이고 있음을 알 수 있다. 3. 근무경력에 따라 연봉제에 대한 인식을 살펴본 결과, 근무경력이 오래될수록 업무의 엄격성 강화정도(p<.05)와 단기 업적주의 치중 가능성(p<.05)에 대해 높은 인식을 보였으며, 3~5년 종사자가 다른 종사자보다 근무시간의 변화(p<.01)에 대해 높은 인식을 보였고, 2년 이하의 종사자가 연봉제에 대해 가장 높은 인식(p<.05)을 보이고 있음을 알 수 있다. 4. 연봉제가 성과를 거두기 위한 전제조건으로 평가결과의 공정성이 전제되어야 한다고 인식하는 치과의료 종사자가 31.6%로 가장 많았으며, 다음으로 노사 상호간의 이해와 신뢰구축 26.3%, 연봉제의 구성원들에 대한 긍정적인 태도 16.8%, 연봉제에 대한 최고경영자(주체)의 확고한 신념 12.3%, 연봉산정의 기준이 되는 목표치의 달성가능 10.5% 순으로 나타났다. 또한 치과의원 종사자가 치과병원 종사자보다 연봉제가 성과를 거두기 위해서는 연봉제의 구성원에 대한 긍정적인 태도(p<.05)가 전제되어야 한다고 인식하였고, 치과의사가 치과위생보다 연봉산정의 기준이 되는 목표치의 달성가능(p<.001)이 전제되어야 한다고 인식하였다.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.371-379
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• 2014

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to investigate the correlation between quality of sleep and dental fear in implant surgery patients. Methods : A self-reported questionnaire was filled out by 153 implant patients from December 2012 to February 2013 in dental clinics and hospitals in Busan and Changwon. Data were analyzed by descriptive analysis, t-test, ANOVA and multiple regression analysis using SAS version 9.20. Results : The quality of sleep in the implant patients was $41.0{\pm}6.0$. The systemic diseases influenced on the quality of sleep and dental fear also affected the quality of sleep. Conclusions : The results of the analysis of a relationship between the fear perception of dental implant surgery patients and the quality of their sleep showed that the patients with systemic diseases, the patients with a fear by the physical stimulation relating to implant treatment showed the low quality of sleep.

• 융합정보논문지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.184-191
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• 2022

본 연구는 자동차보험 이용환자들의 효율적 관리방안을 모색하는데 필요한 기초정보를 제공하고자 보건의료빅데이터개방시스템에 등록된 2016년부터 2020년까지 5개년 자동차보험 진료비 심사자료를 대상으로 분석하였다. 분석결과, 자동차보험 입원진료비 내역 구성비율 1순위는 상급종합병원은 처치 및 수술료, 종합병원·병원·의원은 입원료, 한방의료기관(한방병원, 한의원)은 처치 및 수술료, 치과병원은 처치 및 수술료 이었다. 외래진료비 내역 구성비율 1순위는 양방의료기관(상급종합병원, 종합병원, 병원, 의원)은 진찰료, 한방의료기관(한방병원, 한의원)과 치과의료기관(치과병원, 치과의원)은 처치 및 수술료 이었다. 자동차보험 입원 건당 진료비에는 투약료, 마취료, 특수장비 비율이 영향요인이었으며, 외래 건당 진료비에는 이학요법료 비율이 영향요인으로 확인되었다.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.213-221
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• 2014

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to examine the role function and personality characteristics of mentors on the role stress and organization effectiveness of newly-appointed dental hygienists. Methods : The data were analyzed by the frequency analysis, reliability analysis, validity analysis, and structured equation model(SEM) using AMOS 18.0. The subjects were 214 newly appointed dental hygienists in the hospitals and clinics in Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do Province from January to May, 2013. Results : The hypothesis model proved to be appropriate for high validity. A significant results were observed in sociopsychological function and role ambiguity, personality characteristics and role ambiguity, role ambiguity and role conflict, role ambiguity and job satisfaction, role ambiguity and organization commitment, role ambiguity and turnover intention, and career function and organization commitment. Conclusions : It is important to help manage the job-related role stress of newly appointed dental hygienist and increase organizational effectiveness by developing and applying the 'standardized role functions of mentor' which can increase the adaptability of newly appointed dental hygienists.