@article{ART003352423},
author={Se-Hwan Jung and A-Rang Lim},
title={Individual and community-level factors affecting dental scaling utilization among Korean adults: a multilevel analysis},
journal={Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene},
issn={2287-1705},
year={2026},
volume={26},
number={3},
pages={351-360},
doi={10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.3.8}
TY - JOUR
AU - Se-Hwan Jung
AU - A-Rang Lim
TI - Individual and community-level factors affecting dental scaling utilization among Korean adults: a multilevel analysis
JO - Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
PY - 2026
VL - 26
IS - 3
PB - Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
SP - 351
EP - 360
SN - 2287-1705
AB - Objectives: This study aimed to examine regional disparities in dental scaling utilization among Korean adults and to identify individual- and community-level factors associated with its use. Methods: Data from the 2024 Korea Community Health Survey (n=231,652 adults aged ≥19 years) were analyzed. The dependent variable was dental scaling utilization within the past year. Individual-level variables included sociodemographic characteristics, oral health behaviors, and mental health factors. Community-level variables, including dental infrastructure and socioeconomic indicators, were obtained from national statistics. Complex-sample analyses and multilevel logistic regression were conducted using STATA version 18.0, with the significance level set at p<0.05. Results: The overall scaling utilization rate was 56.4%, with substantial regional variation (range: 22.3%–74.8%). At the individual level, higher education and income, female sex, and healthier behaviors (e.g., tooth brushing, non-smoking, lower stress, no depression) were associated with higher utilization. At the community level, greater dental workforce density, higher fiscal capacity, and higher social welfare expenditure were associated with increased utilization. Multilevel analysis showed that although individual factors explained most of the variance, significant regional differences remained. Conclusions: Dental scaling utilization is influenced by both individual- and community-level factors. Reducing regional disparities in dental infrastructure and strengthening equity-oriented preventive oral health policies are needed.
KW - Dental scaling;Health services accessibility;Multilevel analysis;Regional disparities;Socioeconomic factors
DO - 10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.3.8
ER -
Se-Hwan Jung and A-Rang Lim. (2026). Individual and community-level factors affecting dental scaling utilization among Korean adults: a multilevel analysis. Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene, 26(3), 351-360.
Se-Hwan Jung and A-Rang Lim. 2026, "Individual and community-level factors affecting dental scaling utilization among Korean adults: a multilevel analysis", Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene, vol.26, no.3 pp.351-360. Available from: doi:10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.3.8
Se-Hwan Jung, A-Rang Lim "Individual and community-level factors affecting dental scaling utilization among Korean adults: a multilevel analysis" Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene 26.3 pp.351-360 (2026) : 351.
Se-Hwan Jung, A-Rang Lim. Individual and community-level factors affecting dental scaling utilization among Korean adults: a multilevel analysis. 2026; 26(3), 351-360. Available from: doi:10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.3.8
Se-Hwan Jung and A-Rang Lim. "Individual and community-level factors affecting dental scaling utilization among Korean adults: a multilevel analysis" Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene 26, no.3 (2026) : 351-360.doi: 10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.3.8
Se-Hwan Jung; A-Rang Lim. Individual and community-level factors affecting dental scaling utilization among Korean adults: a multilevel analysis. Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene, 26(3), 351-360. doi: 10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.3.8
Se-Hwan Jung; A-Rang Lim. Individual and community-level factors affecting dental scaling utilization among Korean adults: a multilevel analysis. Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene. 2026; 26(3) 351-360. doi: 10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.3.8
Se-Hwan Jung, A-Rang Lim. Individual and community-level factors affecting dental scaling utilization among Korean adults: a multilevel analysis. 2026; 26(3), 351-360. Available from: doi:10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.3.8
Se-Hwan Jung and A-Rang Lim. "Individual and community-level factors affecting dental scaling utilization among Korean adults: a multilevel analysis" Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene 26, no.3 (2026) : 351-360.doi: 10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.3.8
