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KMID : 0362720190570010008
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Journal of the Korean Dental Association
2019 Volume.57 No. 1 p.8 ~ p.17
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A report on the regional oral health centers for the disabled in Korea
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Go Hyeon-Jeong
Park Tae-Jun
Kim Eun-Kyong
Jo Han-Jin
Choi Youn-Hee
Song Keun-Bae
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Abstract
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Purpose : The purpose of this study was to survey the present status of the regional oral health centers for the disabled.
Material and methods : Face to face interviews with oral healthcare professionals in eight regional oral health centers and
literature reviews were conducted among eight regional oral health centers for the disabled during 2, July to 30, August 2017.
Results : It is necessary to establish more regional oral health centers for the disabled in area where the number of disabled person as percentage of whole region population is high. Also, all the centers appeared a lack of professional manpower including dentist, dental hygienist and anesthesiologist, equipment and facilities for the demands of patients and their guardians. It is essential for the government to improve the support system to regional oral health centers for the disabled.
Conclusions : This study can be used as a reference for the countermeasure to make a new policy and activate the accessibility of dental care services in the public for the disabled.
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KEYWORD
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oral health center, public oral health center, the disabled
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