Current Issue
June, 2026
- Vol. 14 No. 02
- A Foundational Study on Developing Infection Control Standards for Home-Visit Oral Health Care in Korea Based on Japanese Guidelines
Objective: This study aimed to analyze the structure and key content of Japanese guidelines on infection control in home dental care to provide foundational evidence for the development of Korean home dental care infection control guidelines. ...
- Quantifying Scaling Aerosol Distribution Using ImageJ and Fluorescein Visualization: Effects of Operator and Tooth Location
Objective: To quantify aerosol distribution patterns during ultrasonic scaling using a fluorescein visualization technique and ImageJ, and to identify high-risk conditions and establish evidence-based infection control protocols by analyzing contamination ...
- Effects of a Digital Dentistry Course on Attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence and Digital Literacy among Dental Hygiene Students
Objective: To evaluate the effects of a digital dentistry course on the attitudes of dental hygiene students towards artificial intelligence (AI) and digital literacy, and to identify factors influencing post-course attitudes towards AI. Methods: Among the 63 ...
- Association between Participation in a Comprehensive Dental Hygiene Care Program and Intention to Use Preventive Dental Services
Objective: To examine the effects of a comprehensive dental hygiene care program provided at a dental hygiene training clinic on the intention to use preventive dental services, and to identify factors associated with post-intervention intention. ...
- Learning Achievement, Engagement, and Satisfaction in an Educational-Technology–Based Geriatric Dental Hygiene Course
Objective: To evaluate the effects of an Edutech-based instructional strategy on perceived learning achievement, engagement, and satisfaction in a geriatric dental hygiene course, and to identify factors influencing the outcomes. ...
- Effects of Big Five Personality Traits on Perceptions of Artificial-Intelligence-Based Oral Health Education
Objective: To investigate differences in perceptions of artificial-intelligence(AI)-based oral health education by personality traits, to support the development of personalized and user-centered educational strategies. Methods: An online survey was ...
- Associations between Tongue-Coating Biofluorescence and Oral Health Behaviors in Dental Hygiene Students
Objective: To examine the associations between the tongue-coating biofluorescence score (TCBS), derived from quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) imaging, and oral health behaviors in dental hygiene students, while evaluating the spatial ...
- Changes in the Rate of Toothbrushing after School Lunch among Korean Adolescents after the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Trend Analysis for 2005–2024
Objective: To identify long-term trends in toothbrushing practices among Korean adolescents after school lunch and, in particular, the impact of COVID-19(2020–2024). Methods: The Korean Youth Risk Behavior Survey (KYRBS, 2005–2024) was used. The study ...
- Oral Hygiene Behaviors and Perceptions of Tooth Gem Wearers: Focusing on Oral Hygiene Care Educational Experience
Objective: To investigate oral hygiene care behaviors and perceptions among tooth gem wearers, and to examine the differences based on the educational experience of tooth gem care. Methods: An online questionnaire was used to investigate general characteristics, ...