A Study on Actual Conditions of Oral Health of Local Residents through a Comprehensive Dental Hygiene Management Process
최승희,
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최승희 ( Choi Seung-hui ) - Catholic Sangji University Department of Dental Hygiene
Abstract
Objective: This study meant to identify the effects of dental hygiene activities by examining the oral health conditions and management status of those who participated in a comprehensive dental hygiene management process and through a comparison of the oral hygiene before and after performing a set of tasks by applying a dental hygiene management process.
Methods: This study was conducted by experienced dental hygienists twice to perform the dental hygiene management process, and was used to determine the effectiveness of dental hygiene activities by comparing and analyzing oral odor changes and oral hygiene before and after the dental hygiene process. 72 patients who participated in the dental hygiene management process were selected as those who understood the purpose of this study and agreed in writing, and the data collection period was from March to June 2019.
Results: The change in bad breath before and after the comprehensive dental hygiene management process of the experimental group was 80.92 (15.010) before and 65.92 (12.565) after performance, and the oral hygiene management ability (PHP Index) was 2.57 (0.643) before performance and 1.89 (0.543) after performance. O’Leary index was 51.99 (41.58) before performance and 41.58 (12.925) after performance.
Conclusion: This study shows that the comprehensive dental hygiene management process performed by dental hygienists has a positive effect on dental health education, the use of oral hygiene products, and regular oral examinations. Therefore, repeated studies targeting various fields and classes are suggested.
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dental hygiene management process; oral health status
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