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KMID : 1020220130130010146
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Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
2013 Volume.13 No. 1 p.146 ~ p.157
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Effect analysis of short-term oral health care on children at community care centers
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Kim Young-Jin
Kim Seol-Ak
Choi Eun-Young
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this paper is to analyze the effects of short-term oral health care on children at community care centers, in order to allow them to maintain good oral health.
Methods: The SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science), Window Version 18.0 was used to analyze the data for the children`s present conditions of oral health; their ability to maintain good oral health; their general knowledge about oral health; changes in their oral health awareness; habit formations concerning oral health; and the satisfaction level of oral health education.
Results: 1. While the average number of teeth before the program is 19.84(6.19), that of teeth after the program is 21.33(6.10). 2. Average test scores on oral health information of post-program are improved more than those of pre-program. 3. The 8th measurement of O`Leary plaque index is 3.27, which shows significant changes. 4. Satisfaction level with the program is 4.75(0.45), which shows that children are satisfied with the program.
Conclusions: The paper shows that in order to maintain the oral health of children at community care centers, their habit formation and practice for the oral health is important. It also shows that cooperation among communities and public health centers is important to develop various oral health education programs like the program.
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KEYWORD
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community care centers, oral health care
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