Analysis of the Characteristics of Children and Adolescent Patients Received Sealant after National Health Insurance Coverage using Big Data
10.5933/JKAPD.2021.48.2.129
- Author:
Hangil LEE
1
;
Donghyun SON
;
Chaehyun NA
;
Jihun KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, Yonsei University
- Publication Type:1
- From:
Journal of Korean Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
2021;48(2):129-139
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to analyze the characteristics of pediatric and adolescent patients who received sealant after health insurance coverage based on demographic factors such as gender, age, insurance type, care institution and region.
Patient Sample Data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service were used for this study. A total of 8,454,636 patients’ data were obtained from 2010 to 2017. Of these, 114,680 patients got sealant treatment. Females were more likely to receive sealant treatment than males. 5 - 9 year age group showed the highest number of patients and proportion of treatment. Patients with health insurance were more likely to receive pit and fissure sealant treatment compared to patients with medical aid program. The number of sealant patients and the proportion of sealant treatment were the highest in dental clinics, followed by dental hospitals and public health centers. The number of sealant patients were the highest in Gyeonggi and proportion of sealant patients were the highest in Jeonbuk.
