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Reduction of causative organisms associated with dental caries and alteration of oral hygiene status in connection with toothbrushing instruction for preschool children

미취학 아동의 칫솔질 교육에 따른 치아우식원인균 감소와 구강위생상태 변화

  • Song, Ji-Na (Department of Biomedical Health Science, Graduate, Dongeui University) ;
  • Cho, Myung-Sook (Department of Dental Hygiene, Daegu Health College) ;
  • Lee, Min-Kyung (Department of Biomedical Health Science, Graduate, Dongeui University) ;
  • Yu, Su-Bin (Department of Oral Anatomy, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University) ;
  • Kim, Sun Il (Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Sciences, Choonhae) ;
  • Kim, Hye-Jin (Department of Biomedical Health Science, Graduate, Dongeui University)
  • 송지나 (동의대학교 대학원 보건의과학과) ;
  • 조명숙 (대구보건대학교 치위생과) ;
  • 이민경 (동의대학교 대학원 보건의과학과) ;
  • 유수빈 (부산대학교 치의학전문대학원 구강해부학교실) ;
  • 김선일 (춘해보건대학교 치위생과) ;
  • 김혜진 (동의대학교 대학원 보건의과학과)
  • Received : 2018.08.28
  • Accepted : 2018.09.14
  • Published : 2018.10.30
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Abstract

Objectives: This study was conducted to reveal the biological basis of dental plaque and preschool children's dental health status through repetitive and continuous toothbrushing instruction to preschool children, using quantitative criteria, and to emphasize the importance of the role of an oral health manager for the prevention of dental caries. Methods: After IRB approval, toothbrushing instruction and oral microbial specimen collection were conducted with children of preschool age at the Daycare Center attached to D. University, Busan. Specimens from 27 children were characterized by analysis with real-time multi-chain enzymatic polymerization reaction technique at an agency specializing in genetic analysis. Results: In a survey of the children's dental health behaviors, 48.1% responded that the toothbrushing time is 91 to 150 seconds; 66.7% responded that the frequency of toothbrushing is more than three times per day; 81.5% stated that they performed tongue brushing; and 81.5% brushed their teeth. Regarding levels of dental cariogenic bacteria, after children received continuous toothbrushing instruction, there were reductions in both Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus. Regarding toothbrushing time, the time increased in relation to the presence of instruction. Regarding Quigley Hein Index, the index decreased in the early and middle periods upon addition of instruction, then increased in the middle and later periods. Conclusions: Through persistent and repetitive toothbrushing instruction, healthy behavior can be positively established in children of preschool age; it is necessary to prepare institutional measures so opportunities for dental health education can be consistently provided and maintained. In the future, it will be necessary to conduct a follow-up study to verify the factors affecting toothbrushing time and volume of oral pathogens.

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