This study aimed to investigate the dental utilization status, satisfaction with dental treatment, and the need for improvement among pediatric patients with rare diseases in Korea. A survey was conducted from June 2023 to May 2024 among caregivers of patients with rare diseases who visited the pediatric dentistry departments of eight dental institutions. The questionnaire for this study was divided into two sections: 126 caregivers participated in the dental utilization survey, while 91 caregivers completed the survey on satisfaction with dental treatment. Many caregivers believed that the patient’s poor oral health could impact overall health and reported positive functional and psychological changes following dental treatment. However, dental care for these patients presents challenges due to insufficient oral care information, specialized dentists, specialized dental facilities, and insurance coverage. Caregivers identified the need for an increase in specialized dental facilities as the highest priority (42.9%), with many emphasizing the necessity for expanded insurance coverage (38.9%). Notably, caregivers of patients who had undergone dental caries treatment advocated for broader insurance coverage (p = 0.0141), particularly for prosthetic (p = 0.0330) and restorative treatments (p = 0.0129). Furthermore, caregivers of patients with congenital disorders reported a significant economic burden associated with orthodontic treatment (p = 0.0405). Additionally, caregivers emphasized the need for an increase in specialized dentists (33.3%) and improved collaboration with pediatricians (25.4%). This study underscores the critical necessity for tailored policies and comprehensive support systems that reflect the current needs of the dental care system for pediatric patients with rare diseases.

This study aimed to investigate the dental utilization status, satisfaction with dental treatment, and the need for improvement among pediatric patients with rare diseases in Korea. A survey was conducted from June 2023 to May 2024 among caregivers of patients with rare diseases who visited the pediatric dentistry departments of eight dental institutions. The questionnaire for this study was divided into two sections: 126 caregivers participated in the dental utilization survey, while 91 caregivers completed the survey on satisfaction with dental treatment. Many caregivers believed that the patient’s poor oral health could impact overall health and reported positive functional and psychological changes following dental treatment. However, dental care for these patients presents challenges due to insufficient oral care information, specialized dentists, specialized dental facilities, and insurance coverage. Caregivers identified the need for an increase in specialized dental facilities as the highest priority (42.9%), with many emphasizing the necessity for expanded insurance coverage (38.9%). Notably, caregivers of patients who had undergone dental caries treatment advocated for broader insurance coverage (p = 0.0141), particularly for prosthetic (p = 0.0330) and restorative treatments (p = 0.0129). Furthermore, caregivers of patients with congenital disorders reported a significant economic burden associated with orthodontic treatment (p = 0.0405). Additionally, caregivers emphasized the need for an increase in specialized dentists (33.3%) and improved collaboration with pediatricians (25.4%). This study underscores the critical necessity for tailored policies and comprehensive support systems that reflect the current needs of the dental care system for pediatric patients with rare diseases.

This study aimed to investigate the dental utilization status, satisfaction with dental treatment, and the need for improvement among pediatric patients with rare diseases in Korea. A survey was conducted from June 2023 to May 2024 among caregivers of patients with rare diseases who visited the pediatric dentistry departments of eight dental institutions. The questionnaire for this study was divided into two sections: 126 caregivers participated in the dental utilization survey, while 91 caregivers completed the survey on satisfaction with dental treatment. Many caregivers believed that the patient’s poor oral health could impact overall health and reported positive functional and psychological changes following dental treatment. However, dental care for these patients presents challenges due to insufficient oral care information, specialized dentists, specialized dental facilities, and insurance coverage. Caregivers identified the need for an increase in specialized dental facilities as the highest priority (42.9%), with many emphasizing the necessity for expanded insurance coverage (38.9%). Notably, caregivers of patients who had undergone dental caries treatment advocated for broader insurance coverage (p = 0.0141), particularly for prosthetic (p = 0.0330) and restorative treatments (p = 0.0129). Furthermore, caregivers of patients with congenital disorders reported a significant economic burden associated with orthodontic treatment (p = 0.0405). Additionally, caregivers emphasized the need for an increase in specialized dentists (33.3%) and improved collaboration with pediatricians (25.4%). This study underscores the critical necessity for tailored policies and comprehensive support systems that reflect the current needs of the dental care system for pediatric patients with rare diseases.

This study aims to analyze dental care at the 25th World Scout Jamboree (WSJ) using a predesigned standardized dental chart to provide a reference for the operation of dental emergency clinics at future large-scale youth events. The dental charts of all patients treated at the 25th WSJ emergency dental clinic were examined. Fisher’s exact tests were used to analyze the differences between youth scouts and adult leaders. Eighty visits of 71 patients were included in the study. The largest number of patients was from Asia-Pacific (49.3%), followed by patients from Europe (40.8%). In terms of chief complaints, oral ulcers (19.7%), lesions of the lips (18.3%), and orthodontic discomfort (15.5%) were the most prevalent. The analysis showed a significant difference (p = 0.0023) between youth scouts and adult leaders in the distribution of patients in the first half (July 30th - August 3rd) and second half (August 4th - August 8th) of the event. There was a higher incidence of dental conditions associated with hot and humid environments, unlike typical emergency dental settings. Therefore, despite adequate preparation, unexpected dental visits may occur, and it is recommended that operations be conducted in community-based dental hospitals to allow for immediate and efficient responses in international camps.

This study aims to analyze dental care at the 25th World Scout Jamboree (WSJ) using a predesigned standardized dental chart to provide a reference for the operation of dental emergency clinics at future large-scale youth events. The dental charts of all patients treated at the 25th WSJ emergency dental clinic were examined. Fisher’s exact tests were used to analyze the differences between youth scouts and adult leaders. Eighty visits of 71 patients were included in the study. The largest number of patients was from Asia-Pacific (49.3%), followed by patients from Europe (40.8%). In terms of chief complaints, oral ulcers (19.7%), lesions of the lips (18.3%), and orthodontic discomfort (15.5%) were the most prevalent. The analysis showed a significant difference (p = 0.0023) between youth scouts and adult leaders in the distribution of patients in the first half (July 30th - August 3rd) and second half (August 4th - August 8th) of the event. There was a higher incidence of dental conditions associated with hot and humid environments, unlike typical emergency dental settings. Therefore, despite adequate preparation, unexpected dental visits may occur, and it is recommended that operations be conducted in community-based dental hospitals to allow for immediate and efficient responses in international camps.

This study aims to analyze dental care at the 25th World Scout Jamboree (WSJ) using a predesigned standardized dental chart to provide a reference for the operation of dental emergency clinics at future large-scale youth events. The dental charts of all patients treated at the 25th WSJ emergency dental clinic were examined. Fisher’s exact tests were used to analyze the differences between youth scouts and adult leaders. Eighty visits of 71 patients were included in the study. The largest number of patients was from Asia-Pacific (49.3%), followed by patients from Europe (40.8%). In terms of chief complaints, oral ulcers (19.7%), lesions of the lips (18.3%), and orthodontic discomfort (15.5%) were the most prevalent. The analysis showed a significant difference (p = 0.0023) between youth scouts and adult leaders in the distribution of patients in the first half (July 30th - August 3rd) and second half (August 4th - August 8th) of the event. There was a higher incidence of dental conditions associated with hot and humid environments, unlike typical emergency dental settings. Therefore, despite adequate preparation, unexpected dental visits may occur, and it is recommended that operations be conducted in community-based dental hospitals to allow for immediate and efficient responses in international camps.

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) can occur at any age, including childhood and adolescence, and pain-related TMDs can affect growth and quality of life. In the present study, recent trends in the diagnosis and treatment of TMDs in children and adolescents were analyzed over a 10-year period. Using 10 years of data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA) and Jeonbuk National University (JBNU) Dental Hospital, patients between 0 and 19 years of age diagnosed with K07.6 (temporomandibular joint disorders) were analyzed by 5-year bins. Both datasets indicated a higher prevalence in females (1.2-fold in HIRA, 1.5-fold in JBNU) and in ages 15 to 19 years (72.1% in HIRA, 74.7% in JBNU). HIRA reported a 42.3% increase in prevalence per 100,000 people, from 651.4 in 2011 to 927.0 in 2020. JBNU reported K07.66 (masticatory muscle disorders) as the most common diagnosis in subjects under 10 years of age and K07.60 (internal derangement of temporomandibular joint) in those over 10 years of age. In addition, both were treated mainly by a combination of physical therapy and medication, and the treatment rate increased in accordance with age. Because TMDs can affect various structures in the orofacial region and cause pain that tends to differ with age, an early and specific diagnosis appropriate for age is important for treatment. Therefore, pediatric dentists need to promptly recognize TMDs in children and adolescents and consult with specialists as the prevalence increases.

Safe and effective sedation depends on various factors, such as the choice of sedatives, sedation techniques used, experience of the sedation provider, degree of sedation-related education and training, equipment and healthcare worker availability, the patient’s underlying diseases, and the procedure being performed. The purpose of these evidence-based multidisciplinary clinical practice guidelines is to ensure the safety and efficacy of sedation, thereby contributing to patient safety and ultimately improving public health. These clinical practice guidelines comprise 15 key questions covering various topics related to the following: the sedation providers; medications and equipment available; appropriate patient selection; anesthesiologist referrals for high-risk patients; pre-sedation fasting; comparison of representative drugs used in adult and pediatric patients; respiratory system, cardiovascular system, and sedation depth monitoring during sedation; management of respiratory complications during pediatric sedation; and discharge criteria. The recommendations in these clinical practice guidelines were systematically developed to assist providers and patients in sedation-related decision making for diagnostic and therapeutic examinations or procedures. Depending on the characteristics of primary, secondary, and tertiary care institutions as well as the clinical needs and limitations, sedation providers at each medical institution may choose to apply the recommendations as they are, modify them appropriately, or reject them completely.

The purpose of this study was to investigate pediatric emergency department visits patterns and characteristics of children and adolescents under the age of 20 in South Korea from 2002 to 2015 due to dental conditions. This study used a stratified sample of approximately 1 million people from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service Database. The age, region, household income, and treatment cost were included for the patient characteristic analysis. Pediatric patients were compared to the adult group (over 20 years old).In children and adolescents, the rate of emergency department visits due to dental conditions was higher for traumatic conditions than for non-traumatic conditions. Children and adolescents with higher household income visited the emergency department more often than those with lower household income. The region with the highest number of children and adolescents visiting the emergency department for dental conditions was Busan (per 100,000 population).Although this study could not confirm the annual trend of children and adolescents’ dental emergency visits due to the sample size limitation, the characteristics of children and adolescents’ dental emergency visits were compared with those of adults using a stratified sample.

The aim of this study was to investigate the risk factors associated with sleep disordered breathing (SDB) by comparing intraoral factors, body mass index (BMI), and medical history with pediatric sleep questionnaire (PSQ) findings.Seven hundred eighty-seven subjects aged between 7 to 11 years old were included. Their caregivers were asked to complete questionnaires. Oral manifestations including Angle’s classification, overjet, and Brodsky tonsil grade were examined. Children with PSQ scores of more than 0.33 points were classified into the SDB high-risk group.Among the 787 subjects, 34 (4.3%) were classified into the SDB high-risk group. Children with allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, excessive overjet, or large tonsil size had a significantly higher risk for SDB versus those without. Also, there was a significant difference in SDB risk according to BMI status. Gender, gestational age, breastfeeding, and Angle’s classification were not associated with SDB.Children at high risk for SDB were predisposed to tonsillar hypertrophy, allergic rhinitis, obesity, and atopic dermatitis. Children with these factors could be candidates for early intervention to prevent the progression of SDB.