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Interest levels of adults in dental radiology education and factors affecting dental radiography in adults

성인의 치과 방사선 교육에 대한 관심도 및 치과 방사선 촬영에 영향을 주는 요인

  • Lee, Kyeong-Hee (Department of Dental Hygiene, Shin-han University) ;
  • Kim, So-Ra (Department of Dental Hygiene, Shin-han University) ;
  • Kim, Chan-Ju (Department of Dental Hygiene, Shin-han University) ;
  • Ki, Eun-Jung (Department of Dental Hygiene, Shin-han University) ;
  • Park, Ha-Lan (Department of Dental Hygiene, Shin-han University) ;
  • Jung, Eun-Young (Department of Dental Hygiene, Shin-han University)
  • 이경희 (신한대학교 치위생학과) ;
  • 김소라 (신한대학교 치위생학과) ;
  • 김찬주 (신한대학교 치위생학과) ;
  • 기은정 (신한대학교 치위생학과) ;
  • 박하란 (신한대학교 치위생학과) ;
  • 정은영 (신한대학교 치위생학과)
  • Received : 2017.09.17
  • Accepted : 2017.11.03
  • Published : 2017.12.30

Abstract

Objectives: This study was designed to provide raise awareness of the guidelines associated with radiation, including those associated with ensuring safety at dental clinics. Methods: A survey was conducted on the degree of awareness on dental radiation among adults over age 20 in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province from December 2016. The questionnaire copies from 21 respondents whose answers were insincere were excluded from analysis. A total of 320 copies, equivalent to 93.4% of the total data collected, were used in the analysis. Results: Dental radiography was found to have been experienced by 60. 5% of the subjects, and 83.4% of them did not receive any explanation to the radiation exposure, while 78.7% had no experience wearing protective equipment. As a result of investigating factors affecting the recognition of dental radiation, it was found that female subjects had a higher awareness of the hazards associated with dental radiation hazard and the necessity to provide information. Conclusions: It is necessary to educate the dental medical personnel to raise awareness on radiation exposure and the need for protective equipment, especially when checking for pregnancy.

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