Current Issue
September, 2025
- Vol. 13 No. 03
- Development of Scenario-Based Educational Videos for Error Recognition in Dental Infection Control
Objective: This study aimed to organize dental infection control-related problems into scenarios and develop videos based on them. Methods: After reviewing the infection-control educational content requiring practical training ...
- Development of Virtual Reality Simulation Scenarios for Bisecting Technique Practice in Maxillofacial Radiology
Objective: This study aimed to develop a virtual reality (VR) simulation, based on validated pre-performance competencies, to improve dental hygiene students’ proficiency in the bisecting angle technique and to enhance ...
- The Relationship between ChatGPT Usage Attitudes and Plagiarism Perception among Dental Hygiene Students
Objective: In this study, we aimed to analyze the experience of dental hygiene students in ChatGPT use and examine the correlations among trust, risk, media use self-efficacy, continued ChatGPT use intention, and the perception ...
- Comparison of Calculus Removal Efficiency and Working Posture Between Ultrasonic and Manual Scalers
Objective: In this study, we compared calculus removal efficiency and dental hygienists’ joint angles when using ultrasonic and manual scalers to assess clinical and ergonomic differences. Methods: Thirty-seven dental hygienists performed ...
- Trends in Pre-bedtime Toothbrushing Rate and Associated Factors among Korean Adults: A Time-series Analysis Using KNHANES 2010–2023
Objective: This study aimed to investigate longitudinal trends and sociodemographic determinants of pre-bedtime toothbrushing practices among Korean adults aged 19 years and older between 2010 and 2023. Methods: Data were obtained from ...
- Validity Evaluation of a Classification for Identifying a Dental Hygiene Diagnosis based on Dental Hygiene Care Process
Objective: In this study, we aimed to establish the concept of dental hygiene diagnosis, develop a standardized list, and confirm its validity. Methods: We performed qualitative content analysis to derive a list of dental hygiene ...
- Cleaning Methods for Dental Handpieces and the Cleaning Efficacy of Automated Cleaning Devices: A Narrative Review
Objective: This review aimed to examine various cleaning methods for dental handpieces for infection control and compare the cleaning efficacy of automated cleaning devices based on residual protein analysis according to the International ...