Current Issue
June, 2024

  • Vol. 12 No. 02
Original Article
  • Evaluating Infection Control Measures for Reusable Instruments in Dental Practice

    Na-Young Lee, Han-Na Kim


    Objective: The study aims to investigate the use of dental instruments without sterilization and to evaluate the status of infection control in domestic dental clinics. Methods: A total of 357 participants were ...

  • Impact of Clinical Learning Environment and Incivility on Professional Self-Concept in Dental Hygiene Students

    Mi-Ra Lee


    Objective: This study aimed to investigate how the clinical learning environment and experiences of incivility during clinical practice influence the professional self-concept of dental hygiene ...

  • Evaluation for Advanced Detection Method of Tooth, Head, and Neck Structures using Low-Frequency Components

    Kyuseok Kim, Eun-Ha Jung


    Objective: In dental radiography, information distorted by scatter radiation and superimposition is reflected. There is a disadvantage that the discrimination is low, especially in the case of low-contrast materials. To overcome ...

  • Relevance of the Experiences, Attitudes, and Knowledge regarding Tooth-Whitening of College Students

    Su-Jin Jung, Ye-Won Seong


    Objective: This study aimed to provide basic data for developing educational and promotional materials that emphasize the importance of providing accurate information regarding tooth whitening. Methods: Data were collected ...

  • Mental Health According to DISC Behavioral Types in Dental Hygiene Students

    Se-Young Han


    Objective: By identifying the relationship between mental health, DISC behavioral types, and stress in clinical practice among dental hygiene students, this study aimed to provide a reference base for ...

  • Microbiological Investigation of Reusing Disposable Saliva Ejectors

    Septika Prismasari, Hye Young Mun, Sang Gu Lee, So Yeon Kim, Ji-Hyun Song, Ga Young Kim, Jung Yun Kang


    Objective: Dental instruments are often designed for single use; however, some dental clinics resort to reusing instruments, including saliva ejectors. In this study, we aimed to investigate and compare various disinfection ...