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ISSN 2233-7679 · The Korean Society of Dental Hygiene Science · 251 artikel di indeks
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Comparison of Oral Hygiene-Related Self-Efficacy and Oral Health Behaviors by Current Smoking Status in Adults
Background: Smoking may influence oral health through biological, psychological, and behavioral pathways. This study aimed to compare oral hygiene-related self-efficacy and oral health behaviors according to smoking status. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted in January 2026…
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Life Course Differences in Oral Health among Adults with Asthma: Analysis of the 2024 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Background: Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that may be associated with impaired oral health and oral function. However, life-stage differences in oral health according to asthma status remain unclear. We investigate oral health and functional characteristics according to asthma status and…
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Clinical Practice Moderates Artificial Intelligence Understanding and Ethical Awareness in Dental Hygiene Students
Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) literacy and ethical awareness are important competencies in dental hygiene education. This study examined the relationship between AI literacy and AI ethical awareness and investigated whether clinical practice experience moderated this relationship among…
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Indirect Association between Prompting Self-Efficacy and Generative Artificial Intelligence Literacy through Self-Regulatory Efficacy among Dental Hygiene Students
Background: Generative artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly supports learning in dental hygiene education. However, AI literacy encompasses operational skills, critical evaluation, and ethical use and may be related to learners’ self-regulatory efficacy. This study examined associations among…
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Association between Cohabitation Status with a Spouse or Partner and Masticatory Discomfort among Older Adults in Korea
Background: This study examined the association between cohabitation status and masticatory discomfort among older adults in Korea. Methods: This cross-sectional study analyzed 8 years of data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES), from 2016 to 2023. This study…
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Association between Lower Extremity Functional Status and Self-Reported Chewing and Speaking Difficulties in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study Using the Life Functioning Scale-10
Background: Lower extremity functional limitations may be associated with difficulties in oral activities such as chewing and speaking in older adults. However, population-based evidence regarding the associations of specific domains and activities of life functioning with self-reported chewing and…
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Unmet Dental Need among Korean Adults with Activity Limitations: A Decision Tree Analysis Using Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Data
Background: Unmet dental need (UDN) is a key indicator of oral health inequality, particularly in vulnerable populations. Individuals with activity limitations face multiple barriers to accessing dental care; however, previous studies have not adequately addressed the complex interplay of the…
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Effect of Handle Design on Fatigue Development and Resolution in Dental Hygienists: Clinical Implications
Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affect most dental hygienists. While advances in design can reduce the biomechanical strain associated with instrumentation, the literature offers little guidance on rest-break parameters, or on how instrument design may modify those requirements. Goal…
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Effect of Post-Curing Duration on Vickers Hardness and Shape Recovery Behavior of Directly Printed Orthodontic Resin
Background: Post-curing is necessary for direct-printed orthodontic resins to achieve stable polymerization and maximum functional performance. Nevertheless, it remains unclear how post-curing time affects resin durability. Methods: Specimens were fabricated using TC85 resin with a vat…
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Optimization of Hanging-Drop 3D Spheroid Culture System for Evaluating Osteogenic Gene Expression in UC-MSC
Background: This study aimed to establish an optimized three-dimensional (3D) spheroid culture system for human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs) and to evaluate whether spheroid formation enhances osteogenic gene expression. Methods: The hanging-drop method was used to…
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Functional Health Profiles by Care Facility Type in South Korea Older Adults
Background: Functional status and health outcomes vary across long-term care settings in older adults; however, integrated evaluations of systemic and oral function remain limited. This study aimed to compare functional and health profiles between nursing home residents and adult daycare center…
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Effects of Ozone Water Application on Oral Microorganisms in Dental Clinical Environments: An Exploratory in Vitro Study
Background: Dental unit waterlines are a critical source of microbial contamination in dental clinics, threatening infection control through the transmission of oral pathogens. Although ozone water is recognized for its excellent antimicrobial efficacy, comprehensive studies evaluating its impact…
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Regional Disparities in Oral Examination Rates and Outcomes among Infants and Children
Background: Early childhood is a period for establishing lifelong oral health, as dental caries in primary dentition can affect development and predict oral disease. In Korea, oral examinations for infants and children are included in the national health screening program; however, their…
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Effects of Ginkgo biloba Leaf Ethanol Extract on the Nrf2/HO-1 Signaling Pathway in C2C12 Myoblasts: Focus on Masticatory Muscle Health
Background: Masticatory muscles exhibit high metabolic activity due to their continuous contraction. Excessive production of reactive oxygen species in the masticatory muscles has been associated with muscle atrophy, temporomandibular disorders and bruxism. Ginkgo biloba leaf ethanol extract (GLE)…
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Associations of Insurance-Related Perceptions and Practice Factors with Job Satisfaction among Dental Hygienists in South Korea: A Cross-Sectional Study
Background: In this study, we investigated the associations between dental insurance-related perceptions, clinical practice factors, and job satisfaction among Korean dental hygienists, under the evolving landscape of National Health Insurance coverage and private dental insurance. Methods: A…
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Comparative Evaluation of Salivary Fluoride Retention according to Fluoride Varnish Application Dose: Pilot Study
Background: This study aimed to compare salivary fluoride retention following different fluoride varnish (FV) application doses in vivo to determine the optimal dosage. Methods: We conducted a crossover clinical study involving nine healthy adult participants. Two doses (0.4 g and 0.2 g) of MI…
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Operational Status of Continuing Education for Dental Hygienists: Five-Year Analysis
Background: Continuing education is essential for dental hygienists to maintain professional competence and strengthen their job-related competencies. However, previous studies have primarily focused on satisfaction with continuing education programs and there have been limited analyses of their…
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Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activities of Allomyrinasin against Streptococcus mutans
Background: Dental caries represents one of the most prevalent oral diseases worldwide, with Streptococcus mutans as its primary causative pathogen. Currently used oral antimicrobial agents are associated with adverse effects, including microbial resistance and disruption of normal oral microbiota…
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School-Related Factors Associated with Oral Health Behaviors among Adolescents
Background: This study examined the associations of academic achievement and school stress with oral health behaviors among adolescents to inform school-based oral health education and preventive interventions implemented by dental hygienists. Methods: Using data from the 21st Korea Youth Risk…
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Relationship between Career Identity and Career Preparation Behaviors in Dental Hygiene Students
Background: South Korea’s exam-oriented education system often limits students’ opportunities to explore career paths prior to university admission. This results in weak career identity, defined as the clarity with which individuals perceive their professional interests, abilities, and values. A…