• 치위생과학회지
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.523-532
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• 2017

국내 치위생(학)과를 대상으로 하여 임상치위생학 교육과정 운영 현황을 조사하고, 심층 분석한 결과 첫째, 임상치위생학 영역의 교과목 명칭은 전체 96개 과목으로 확인되었으며, 학교별로 매우 다양하게 나타났다. 그러나 전체 교과목 중 60.5%가 임상치위생학 또는 임상치위생학 및 실습이라는 명칭으로 사용하고 있었다. 둘째, 임상치위생학 교과목 운영은 졸업시점까지 평균 21.1학점을 이수하고, 15주차 수업으로 평균 471.3시간 수업을 운영하는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 교수 1인당 학생 수는 21.4명을 담당하였으며, 3년제에 비해 4년제에서 더 많은 학점과 시간을 배정하여 운영하고 있는 것으로 조사되었다. 셋째, 임상치위생학의 교육주제와 내용에서는 감염관리, 치위생관리를 위한 기초 개념의 이해, 치위생사정, 중재 및 평가, 증례연구, 치주기구조작법 등으로 나타났다. 그러나 치위생관리과정의 개념, 치위생사정, 치아우식증, 치주질환 위험도 평가, 특별환자 관리, 전신질환자의 구강건강관리 등에 대한 수업운영내용은 3, 4년제 학제 간 차이가 컸으며, 사정과 수행 중심의 교육내용으로 운영되며, 학제 내에서도 교육운영내용의 차이가 있는 것으로 조사되었다. 넷째, 대상자 실습은 대상자 1인당 평균 2시간 소요되었고, 평균 1.9회 내원하도록 하여 실습을 진행하고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 졸업시점까지 필수적으로 진행하는 대상자 실습은 3년제의 경우 평균 총 19개의 케이스를, 4년제의 경우 평균 26.6개 케이스를 실습하고 있었고, 가장 적게는 15개의, 많게는 35개 케이스를 실습하였고, 학생 1인당 대상자 실습에 참여하는 시간은 3년제의 경우 평균 38.0시간, 4년제에서는 평균 53.1시간으로 나타났다. 본 연구는 일부 치위생(학)과를 대상으로 조사한 연구라 한계점은 있지만 임상치위생학 교육과정의 전체적인 흐름과 운영방식을 파악할 수 있었다. 학제를 떠나 임상치위생학의 교육과정 표준화를 위해서는 교과목 명칭, 졸업생 수준에서 치과위생사로서 달성해야 할 역량에 기반한 최소한의 수업운영내용, 이론과 실습시간, 학생수 대비 지도 교수자의 수 등에 대한 치위생계 내 합의 또는 가이드라인이 반드시 필요할 것으로 판단된다. 이러한 과정은 공적인 기관을 통해서 제도적 마련에 근거하여 변화할 수 있도록 노력해야 함을 확인하였다.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.81-89
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• 2015

Objectives: The purpose of the study is to investigate the effect of values on major satisfaction in dental hygiene students. Methods: The subjects were 214 dental hygiene students in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do who filled out the self-reported questionnaire after receiving informed consents from January 20 to February 15, 2014. Except incomplete answers, 187 data were analyzed using PASW Statistics 18.0 for Scheffe post hoc test, Pearson correlation coefficient, hierarchical regression analysis, independent sample t-test, and one-way ANOVA. The questionnaire consisted of general characteristics of the subjects and values. General characteristics consisted of gender, age, grade, school record, major choice motivation, and the influencing person to choose the major. The instrument for values was modified from Shin based on MILOV(Multi-Item Measures Of Values) and two professors of dental hygiene verified the validity of the instrument. Instrument for values consisted of 7 questions of values for self-respect, 6 questions of relation oriented values, 5 questions of emotion oriented values, and 5 questions of values for others measured by Likert 5 scale. Cronbach's alpha was 0.769 in the study. The instrument for major satisfaction was modified from Na based on Program Evaluation Survey of Illinois University and two professors of dental hygiene verified the validity of the instrument. Major satisfaction consisted of 7 questions of general satisfaction, 5 questions of consciousness satisfaction, 5 questions of curriculum satisfaction and 3 questions of relation satisfaction measured by Likert 5 scale and Cronbach's alpha was 0.887 in the study. Results: Values of self-respect, relationship orientation and grade had significant influence on general satisfaction, while values of self-respect, relationship orientation and gender had significant influence on consciousness satisfaction. Values of relationship orientation, grade and school record had significant influence on curriculum satisfaction. Grade showed significant influence on relationship satisfaction. Conclusions: Values of self-respect and relationship orientation are the most important factors in dental hygiene students. The guidance for professional career and major satisfaction can be accomplished through the values of self-respect and relationship orientation.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.139-148
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• 2008

A fluorine solution was used to measure the growth of S.mutans and the pH changes were also measured in order to find an effective and preventative dentistry lab within a limited time for the dental hygiene department curriculum and the following results were obtained. 1. In the growth comparison of S.mutans, the culture medium of the experiment group with fluorine weighed 0.3g and the culture medium with no fluorine weighed 0.5g, which shows that the growth rate of S.mutans is significantly decreased in the culture medium with the fluorine. 2. The pH7.8 of the culture medium was not nearly changed; it became 7.0 after culturing with fluoride, however the pH was significantly decreased to 3 in the culture medium that had no fluorine. 3. Since it has been proven that the fluorine can control the growth of germs, it is believed that the effect of fluorine as a cavity preventative should be emphasized to students and in addition, it will help students transmit the effect of fluoride to their patients since this knowledge has been acquired through practice. 4. It is considered that this is a simple test protocol providing effective results in the microorganism and preventive dentistry lab within a limited time and furthermore, it will furnish the students of dental hygiene with comprehensive accessibility to dental hygiene curriculum.

• 대한치위생과학회지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.77-88
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• 2021

Background: In this study, the Capstone Design was applied to the clinical dental hygiene course of the Department of Dental Hygiene, and its effect was confirmed by qualitatively evaluating the students' reflection on the capstone design class experience. Methods: This study was conducted for the "Clinical Dental Hygiene and Practice III" course, in which third year students develop the ability to judge and plan dental hygiene based on problem-solving ability and critical thinking. By applying the Capstone Design within the core curriculum of the class, the students analyzed problems based on their major knowledge of dental hygiene in order to improve their ability to manipulate periodontal instruments, and focusedon the process of developing the contents of periodontal instruments by using them. Results: The application of Capstone Design on clinical dental hygiene and practice III classes increased students' active class participation, and through the problem-solving process, students' learning and confidence improved. Conclusion: The Capstone Design can be viewed as a teaching method that promotes the participation of students in the dental hygiene department and can effectively help their learning and confidence through a problem-solving process.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2017

전국 82개의 치위생(학)과의 임상실습 교과목은 필수 교과목으로 운영되고 있으며, 임상실습 기관은 대학병원부터 개인 치과의원까지 범위가 넓고, 실습시간별 교육환경이 달라 임상실습 내용과 평가방법이 다양하게 이루어지고 있으며, 치위생학 교육과정과 실무와의 연계 및 전문성 제고를 위한 임상실습 표준화에 대한 요구도가 높아지고 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 치과위생사 2차 직무기술서와 선행연구에서 파악한 임상실습 항목을 목록화 하여 총 156개 항목 중 74개(47.4%)의 임상실습 내용을 추출하였으며 각 임상실습 내용에 대해 필수 및 선택실습 여부, 실습시기, 활동방법을 구체적으로 제시하였다. 실습일정은 전반부(1주차), 중반부(2~3주차), 후반부(4주차)로 구분하고, 활동방법을 관찰, 준비, 수행, 교육으로 구분하여 임상실습 기관에서 학생들에게 임상실습을 지도할 수 있도록 시범운영을 진행하였다. 각 대학별 교과과정을 기반한 임상실습 내용 배치를 위해서는 임상실습 선수교과목으로 이수한 임상치의학 교과목을 중심으로 임상실습 내용을 구성하도록 하여 단계별로 임상실습 내용을 모두 달성할 수 있도록 해야 하며, 이를 위해서는 교육기관과 임상실습 기관의 유기적인 협력관계뿐 아니라 표준화된 임상실습 프로토콜이 제시되어야 할 필요성이 있겠다.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.137-146
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• 2015

Objectives: This study was obtained to identify current education status of the community dental hygiene practice. Methods: It was designed cross section and self-reported on-line questionnaire(Survey monkey). It was performed probability sampling by targeting 82 dental hygiene schools(each one faculty member) in charge of community dental hygiene curriculum and 254 community health centers's community dental hygienists whom was working at oral health section. The response rate was 60% and 53%, respectively. The questionnaire consisted of time, duration, practice group, evaluation method, and practice contents including 63 learning objectives of dental hygiene. Results: Nearly half of these schools conduct such community field work practice in the spring semester of the junior year. This practice was mainly progressed based on average 4 students as one team per each one school for 7-8 hours a day during the period of more than 5 weeks(p<0.05). However, in case of both school and community health center, almost half of feedback after practice was not achieved and there was a difference in needs for practice education between schools and community health center. Conclusions: We should be considered that a sufficient consultation for the practice environment and its contents between schools and community health centers. It was considered that development of a standardized practice manual reflecting such requirement.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.200-205
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• 2020

The purpose of this study was to determine the status of dental hygienists in Japan. The study explicated the history, core curriculum, National Examination for Dental Hygienists, work roles of dental hygienists, and workplaces of dental hygienists. This study was based on the government policy report on dental hygienists and the information published by each public institution. The latest statistics presented by the institutions were collected through official websites. The employment information of graduates from Hiroshima University was analyzed based on actual field study. The results of the study revealed that social demand for dental hygienists has steadily increased and policies and education have been revised accordingly. The work roles of dental hygienists have expanded to meet the needs of the treatment and those of public health fields. In line with major policy changes, the educational period has been extended from 1 year to 3 or 4 years, while the mandatory credits for graduation have been established. Licensing examinations were being performed by the local governments since 1948 due to the different situations of dental hygienists in different areas. In 1992, they were converted into a single national examination. The work roles have expanded from assisting dental treatments to health guidance, home care, and perioperative care. Consequently, the number of dental hygienists has increased, especially in healthcare facilities for the elderly. Dental hygienists perform various roles. However, the most essential role is to provide the best oral care services to the patient. The expected role of dental hygienists has expanded in alignment with public healthcare needs and support for the elderly. The government and universities are expected to bring about improvements such as diversifying the channels of education and establishing policies to respond to growing patient needs by cultivating excellent dental hygiene professionals.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.301-310
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• 2021

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to identify the types of ethics, professional intuition, and ethical competencies of students majoring in dental hygiene and to provide appropriate dental hygiene education by confirming the relationship between them. Methods: A survey was conducted from March 2 to March 30, 2021 using a questionnaire, and the data were analyzed using chi-square test, one-way analysis of variance, and Pearson's correlation analysis. Results: Regarding the ethics type, absolutists accounted for 36.1%, relativists for 33.8%, subjective for 16.5%, and exceptionalists for 13.5% of the respondents. Dental hygiene professional intuition scored 3.53 points, and ethical competence scored 3.52 points. The points for professional intuition and ethical competence according to the type of ethics were 3.64 and 3.61 for the absolutist, 3.55 and 3.53 for the relativist, 3.47 and 3.53 for the exceptionalist, and 3.27 and 3.37 for the subjective, respectively. The propensity of idealism showed a positive correlation with dental hygiene professional intuition and ethical competence (p<0.001). The tendency of relativism correlated with ethical competence, and ethical competence correlated with dental hygiene professional intuition (p<0.05). Conclusions: The implication of this study is that students majoring in dental hygiene must have clear and high dental hygiene professional intuition and ethical competence in order to demonstrate their potential positively. Therefore, ethics education and proper decision-making training must be included in the dental hygiene curriculum.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.1183-1193
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• 2017

Objectives: The purpose of the study was to investigate factors affecting the awareness of internet ethics and intention to practice internet ethics in dental hygiene students. Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was completed by 254 dental hygiene students in the Jeonnam area from September 1 to 22, 2017. The data were analyzed by exploratory factor analysis, Pearson's correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis using the SPSS 12.0 program. Results: Factors affecting the awareness of internet ethics were personal information sensitivity (${\beta}=0.242$, p<0.01) and ethical identity(${\beta}=0.185$, p<0.05) (Adjusted $R^2=0.143$). The factor related with intention to practice internet ethics was personal information sensitivity (${\beta}=0.464$, p<0.001) (Adjusted $R^2=0.212$). Conclusions: To improve the awareness of internet ethics and intention to practice internet ethics in dental hygiene students, it is necessary to promote internet ethics education in as a part of curriculum and develop internet ethics education's program to enhance personal information sensitivity and ethical identity.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.1027-1032
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• 2015

Objectives: The purpose of the study is to investigate the attitude toward medical health information in the dental hygiene students. Methods: The subjects were 370 dental hygiene college students in the metropolitan area. A self-reported questionnaire was completed by 350 students from March 2 to May, 3, 2014. Except 20 incomplete answers, data were analyzed by frequency analysis, t-test, and one-way ANOVA using SPSS 12.0 program. The questionnaire consisted of general characteristics of the subjects, satisfaction of internet use, and attitude toward medical health information. Results: Most of the students had personal computers and they did not receive computer education. The students used internet in the variety of the fields. Satisfaction level was 3.28 by 5 point Likert scale. The attitude toward medical health information was 3.20. They would not use computer if possible, and the score was 3.50 points that was the highest mark. There was no statistically significant difference in medical health information by the general characteristics of the subjects. Conclusions: The attitude toward medical health information was not fully satisfactory in many fields. The curriculum for the dental hygiene must include step-by-step computer course and the computer education must provide the diverse educational opportunities for the students.