The Impact of Toothbrushing Practices and the Use of Oral Health Products on Unmet Dental Care Needs

You Jinha (유진하); Hyeon-Ji Kim (김현지); Ye-Bon Song (송예본); Kim, Jae-Hyun (김재현)

The Impact of Toothbrushing Practices and the Use of Oral Health Products on Unmet Dental Care Needs

The Journal of Transdisciplinary Studies
Abbr : JTS
2023, 7(3), pp.213~225
Publisher : The Society for Transdisciplinary Studies
Research Area : Interdisciplinary Studies > Interdisciplinary Research
Received : May 15, 2022
Accepted : July 11, 2022
Published : December 31, 2023

You Jinha ¹, Hyeon-Ji Kim ¹, Ye-Bon Song ¹, Kim, Jae-Hyun ¹

¹단국대학교

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ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of daily tooth brushing habits, and the number of oral health products used on unmet dental care needs after controlling for other variables. Improving the oral health level of the population is linked to overall health promotion, so it is essential to analyze the specific factors related to unmet dental care needs. Understanding the causes of unmet dental care and exploring the direction for oral health care are crucial to reduce the occurrence rate of unmet dental care. In this study, we analyzed data from the 7th year (2016-2017) of the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The results of the analysis showed that individuals who did not brush their teeth yesterday had an unmet dental care rate 0.835 times lower (OR: 0.835, 95% CI: 0.555-1.256, P-value: 0.386) than those who brushed their teeth. Regarding the number of oral health products used, compared to those using 3 or more products, individuals using 1-2 products had an unmet dental care incidence rate 1.975 times higher (OR: 1.975, 95% CI: 1.443-2.702, P-value: <.0001), and those using no products had a 2.664 times higher incidence rate (OR: 2.664, 95% CI: 1.942-3.653, P-value: <.0001). Based on the research results, it emphasizes the need to increase public interest in oral health and address socioeconomic inequalities. As a solution, the study suggests strengthening preventive policies through public health programs.

KEYWORDS

Low-Income Population, Oral Health Awareness, Oral Health Management, Unmet Dental Care Needs

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