| THE CHANGES IN PRACTICE PATTERNS FOR THE LAST 8 YEARS (2001-2008) IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY, SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY DENTAL HOSPITAL |
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Yu-Jin Son, Hong-Keun Hyun, Young-Jae Kim, Jung-Wook Kim, Sang-Hoon Lee, Chong-Chul Kim, Se-Hyun Hahn, Ki-Taeg Jang |
| Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University |
| 최근 8년간(2001-2008) 서울대학교치과병원 소아치과의 진료현황 및 수익분포 변화에 대한 조사 |
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손유진, 현홍근, 김영재, 김정욱, 이상훈, 김종철, 한세현, 장기택 |
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서울대학교 대학원 치의학과 소아치과학교실 |
Correspondence:
Ki-Taeg Jang, Tel: 02-2072-268, Email: jangkt@snu.ac.kr
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Received: 21 August 2009 • Accepted: 23 December 2009 |
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| Abstract |
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he practice pattern of pediatric dentistry in the university dental hospital has been changing for the last several decades, due to socioeconomic changes, developments in dental materials and increasing number of private pediatric dental clinics. The purpose of this study is to survey the changing patterns of pediatric dental treatment in the university dental hospital and to present the future direction for pediatric dentistry. Patient distribution and practice trends were reviewed based on the OCS (order communication system) records of the department of pediatric dentistry, Seoul National University Dental Hospital from 2001 to 2008. Results were as follows; 1. The number of patients increased up to 2005 and decreased in 2006, and has remained constant up to 2008. 2. The proportion of preventive and orthodontic treatment increased and the proportion of restorative and pulpal treatment decreased. 3. In restorative treatment, amalgam restoration decreased and resin restoration increased. 4. Frequency of sedation decreased in 2006, 2007 and increased in 2008. 5. Frequency of general anesthesia increased up to 2008. |
| Key Words:
Practice pattern, Income distribution, Changing trends, Treatment ratio |
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