@article{ART003352249},
author={Ji-Young Jung and Kyung-A Ko and Jung-Seok Lee},
title={Shared decision-making in dentistry: concepts, models, and the role of dental hygienists in an interprofessional approach},
journal={Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene},
issn={2287-1705},
year={2026},
volume={26},
number={3},
pages={299-306},
doi={10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.3.3}
TY - JOUR
AU - Ji-Young Jung
AU - Kyung-A Ko
AU - Jung-Seok Lee
TI - Shared decision-making in dentistry: concepts, models, and the role of dental hygienists in an interprofessional approach
JO - Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
PY - 2026
VL - 26
IS - 3
PB - Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
SP - 299
EP - 306
SN - 2287-1705
AB - Objectives: Shared decision-making (SDM) has emerged as a crucial approach to patient-centered care in dentistry, especially when multiple treatment options and preference-sensitive decisions are involved. This study aimed at reviewing the concept of SDM and its associated models, assessing its relevance to dental decision-making, and exploring the role of dental hygienists within an interprofessional framework. Methods: This study reviewed the literature on SDM and dental decision-making, focusing on the concept of SDM, key communication models, decision aids, interprofessional decision-making structures, their applicability in dental practice, and the role of dental hygienists. Results: Our findings showed that SDM integrates evidence-based information with patient values and preferences and can be implemented through structured communication models. Dental care involves multiple treatment options and irreversible procedures, highlighting the need for SDM. Decision aids enhance patients’ understanding and comparison of options, thereby improving decision quality. Dental hygienists play a crucial role as decision coaches in SDM adoption by facilitating patient education, clarifying patient values, and providing decision support. Conclusions: SDM enhances patient-centered care and improves patient satisfaction as well as decision quality. The interprofessional implementation of SDM requires the active involvement of the dental team, particularly dental hygienists. Further research is required to promote SDM in dental care settings.
KW - Decision Making Shared;Decision Support Techniques;Dental Care;Dental Hygienists;Interprofessional Relations;Patient Participation
DO - 10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.3.3
ER -
Ji-Young Jung, Kyung-A Ko and Jung-Seok Lee. (2026). Shared decision-making in dentistry: concepts, models, and the role of dental hygienists in an interprofessional approach. Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene, 26(3), 299-306.
Ji-Young Jung, Kyung-A Ko and Jung-Seok Lee. 2026, "Shared decision-making in dentistry: concepts, models, and the role of dental hygienists in an interprofessional approach", Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene, vol.26, no.3 pp.299-306. Available from: doi:10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.3.3
Ji-Young Jung, Kyung-A Ko, Jung-Seok Lee "Shared decision-making in dentistry: concepts, models, and the role of dental hygienists in an interprofessional approach" Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene 26.3 pp.299-306 (2026) : 299.
Ji-Young Jung, Kyung-A Ko, Jung-Seok Lee. Shared decision-making in dentistry: concepts, models, and the role of dental hygienists in an interprofessional approach. 2026; 26(3), 299-306. Available from: doi:10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.3.3
Ji-Young Jung, Kyung-A Ko and Jung-Seok Lee. "Shared decision-making in dentistry: concepts, models, and the role of dental hygienists in an interprofessional approach" Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene 26, no.3 (2026) : 299-306.doi: 10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.3.3
Ji-Young Jung; Kyung-A Ko; Jung-Seok Lee. Shared decision-making in dentistry: concepts, models, and the role of dental hygienists in an interprofessional approach. Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene, 26(3), 299-306. doi: 10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.3.3
Ji-Young Jung; Kyung-A Ko; Jung-Seok Lee. Shared decision-making in dentistry: concepts, models, and the role of dental hygienists in an interprofessional approach. Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene. 2026; 26(3) 299-306. doi: 10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.3.3
Ji-Young Jung, Kyung-A Ko, Jung-Seok Lee. Shared decision-making in dentistry: concepts, models, and the role of dental hygienists in an interprofessional approach. 2026; 26(3), 299-306. Available from: doi:10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.3.3
Ji-Young Jung, Kyung-A Ko and Jung-Seok Lee. "Shared decision-making in dentistry: concepts, models, and the role of dental hygienists in an interprofessional approach" Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene 26, no.3 (2026) : 299-306.doi: 10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.3.3
