영유아 부모의 구강보건관심도 조사

A study on the oral health interest of the parents of babies and children

Objective: The purpose of study is to understand the oral health interest and practice of parents of babies and children. In addition, basic data will be collected for planning and evaluating an oral health project which can reduce the rate of dental caries in the Chonnam area. Method: The study subjects were 310 parents, and the researchers visited 4 institutions from April 2 to June 29, 2018. The questionnaires consisted of 7 items of general characteristics, and 8 items of oral health knowledge and practice. Result: 51.0% of subjects thought that their babies or children s oral condition healthy, most of them brushing their teeth three times a day on average. 63.2% had visited a dentist in the last 6 months. 79.0% said they would participate if oral health education were conducted at the daycare facility, and expresseed a wish for training regarding the best brushing method. Conclusion: There is a need to expand education in order to raise the interest in and the practice of children s oral health. In addition, regular oral examinations and early treatment should be more frequently undertaken.