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KMID : 1157520170130010011
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International Journal of Clinical Preventive Dentistry
2017 Volume.13 No. 1 p.11 ~ p.17
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Dentist’s Opinions for the Dental Auxiliary Utilization in Mongolia and in Korea
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Ha Youn-Hwa
Bazar Amarsaikhan
Chun Jong-Ae
Park Ji-Hyeon
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Abstract
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Objective: The purpose of this study is to suggest the desirable role of dental assistant, dental hygienists and adequate cooperation between them in Korea and Mongolia, based on the comparative analysis of the survey of Mongolian and Korean dentists about dental auxiliary workforce, which is an indispensable resource for oral care.
Methods: Two hundreds Korean dentists and ninety two Mongolian dentists were surveyed about the duties of the dental
assistants. The survey employed a questionnaire which included items asking whether oral health education, radiotherapy, prosthesis, correction, and prevention were the work of a dental hygienist or a dental nursing assistant. Interviewing was sometimes used.
Results: Oral health education is provided by both dental hygienists and nursing assistants in Korea and dental hygienists in Mongolia. Assistance of radiotherapy and dental surgery are in charge of dental hygienists and nursing assistants in Korea and nursing assistants in Mongolia. Prosthetics, preservation, and orthodontics are all handled by dental hygienists in both Korea and Mongolia.
Conclusion: In order to improve the quality of dental medical services and the growth of dental medical organization in
Mongolia, dental care and preventive care should be handled by the dental hygienist and dental care assistance should be
taken care of by the dental nursing assistant. In school health center and public health center, preventative education and
dental care should be provided for each client, which necessitates the change of dentist’s awareness and legal grounds
should be provided to support them.
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KEYWORD
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dental hygienist, dental assistant, mongolia, dental auxiliary utilization
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