Journal of the Korean Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 2000;27(2):192-201.
Published online May 31, 2000.
ORAL HEALTH CARE STATUS IN INSTITUTIONS AND SPECIAL SCHOOLS FOR THE DISABLED PEOPLE IN KOREA
 
장애인 입소시설과 특수학교의 구강건강관리 실태에 대한 조사 연구
하순영, 이광희, 김대업, 박종석
원광대학교 치과대학 소아치과학교실, 원광치의학연구소
Abstract
The purpose of study was to investigate the oral health care status in institutions and special schools for the disabled in Korea. Nurses in 123 institutions and nurse-teachers in 102 special schools were asked to fill questionnaires regarding periodic oral examination, preventive dental programs. and dental treatment. The results of this study were as follow. 1. 56.8% of institutions implemented regular oral examinations and all of special schools did it twice a year. 2. Preventive programs for dental caries were done in 69.1% of the institutions and 86.3% of the special schools. Programs included regular toothbrushing and dental health education. 3. Dental treatment was done in 84.2% of the institutions and 39.2% of the special schools. Institutions utilized private dental clinics(60.2%), public health centers(16.8%), volunteers(15.3%), and dental hospitals. 4. 17.7% of the institutions experienced the refusal to treat the disabled by private dental clinics.
Key Words: Disabled, institution, special school, regular oral examination, caries prevention, dental treatment


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