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Relationship between scaling, regular check-up and dental telephone services in dental clinic patients

Kim Yun Jeong 1 A 1 Kim Jee Hee 2

1광주여자대학교
2강원대학교

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ABSTRACT

Objectives : The purpose of the study is to investigate satisfaction, awareness and utilizationof dental telephone services in dental clinic patients. Methods : A self-reported questionnaire was filled out by 220 dental clinic patients in G metropolitancity from March 11 to September 27, 2013. The data were analyzed by a descriptive analyses, χ2 -test and relevant factors were determined using logistic regression analysis by SPSS 12.0. Results : The experience rate of scaling was 68.0% and the average number was 1.04±1.13. The experience rate of regular check-up was 41.0% and the average number was 1.01±1.29. Satisfaction and utilization rate of scaling and regular checkup was higher than that in thosewho did not receive the services. The major variables influencing the experience of scaling werewoman, utilization of dental telephone service and regular check-up were awareness, utilizationof dental telephone service and reason of utilization of dental telephone service(preventive). Conclusions : The dental telephone service in dental patients improved oral health. Accordingly,it is necessary to develop the professional dental hygiene program for oral health in dental patients.

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