An explanatory study on periodontal disease programs by public health centers in Korea
10.11149/jkaoh.2024.48.4.186
- Author:
Na-Yeon TAK
1
;
Su-Jin KIM
;
Jae-In RYU
;
Belong CHO
;
Nam-Yoon KIM
;
Seung-Min YANG
;
Kyoung-Man MIN
;
In-Woo CHO
;
Ji-Young HAN
;
Seung-Yun SHIN
Author Information
1. Department of Preventive and Social Dentistry, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
2024;48(4):186-191
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objectives:This study aimed to investigate the current status of periodontal disease programs implemented by public health centers in the Republic of Korea.
Methods:An explanatory survey was conducted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare from October to November 2023. The survey focused on the periodontal programs and the implementation status across different stages. Distributed and collected via Google Forms, the survey targeted 196 oral health teams within public health centers in Korea. A total of 109 public health centers responded to the study questionnaire, yielding a participation rate of 55.6%. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, version 26.
Results:A majority of periodontal disease programs were implemented exclusively by oral health teams, with a rate of 33.0%. The implementation rate of collaboration with home-visiting health teams was 17.4% and with other teams was 10.1%. The implementation rates of periodontal management across stages were as follows: 11.9% for periodontal examination, 18.3% for periodontal treatment, and 11.9% for sustainable periodontal care.
Conclusions:Periodontal disease programs are predominantly conducted by oral health teams with limited collaboration across other health teams. Additionally, periodontal management activities, such as examinations and treatments, remain insufficient. Integration between oral health teams and other health teams within public health centers or private dental clinics should be improved.
