Current Issue
December, 2025
- Vol. 13 No. 04
- Needlestick and Sharps Injuries among Dental Hygienists and Influencing Factors: Preventive Behavior Awareness and Practices
Objective: Needlestick and sharps injuries (NSSIs) among dental hygienists and their influencing factors were investigated, focusing on preventive behavior awareness and practices. Methods: An online survey was administered to ...
- Effects of Wasabi-Derived 6-(Methylsulfinyl)hexyl Isothiocyanate on Growth and Oral Biofilm Formation by Streptococcus mutans
Objective: This study evaluated the antibacterial and antibiofilm activities of the wasabi-derived compound 6-(methylsulfinyl)hexyl isothiocyanate (6-MITC) against Streptococcus mutans. Methods: The minimum inhibitory ...
- Effects of Oral Exercise Program on Improving Oral Function and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Adults
Objective: The effectiveness of an oral exercise program in enhancing the oral function and oral health-related quality of life of older adults was investigated. Methods: Sixty senior care center residents aged 65 years or older ...
- A Study on the Experience of Oral Symptoms Related to Periodontal Disease According to the Lifestyle and Oral Hygiene Care Habits of University Students
Objective: This study aims to provide basic data that can help prevent periodontal disease and reduce its incidence by analyzing the effects of college students' lifestyles and oral hygiene care habits on their experience of ...
- Exploring the Potential of Nutrition Quotient (NQ) for Predicting Oral Health Risks in University Students
Objective: This study investigated the association between the Nutritional Quotient (NQ), dietary habits, and oral health risks among university students. Methods: Thirty students aged ≥19 years participated in a cross-sectional ...
- Development of Dental Hygiene Outcomes and Indicators based on the Dental Hygiene Process of Care
Objective: Client-centered dental hygiene care requires a systematic approach to diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation that integrates client assessment data with dental hygiene expertise. Dental hygiene outcomes are crucial for ...
- Case-Based Comparison in Stroke Patients: Impact of Integrated Oral Care and Professional Hygiene
Objective: Patients with stroke often face difficulty performing oral self-care because of impaired physical and cognitive functions, leading to poor oral health and increased risk of complications such as aspiration pneumonia. This ...