치과의료종사자들의 임플란트, 노인 틀니 건강보험에 대한 인식도 연구

• Published in: Han'guk Ch'iwisaeng Hakhoe chi Vol. 22; no. 5; pp. 401 - 410
• Main Authors: 김민영, Min-young Kim, 김경미, Kyung-mi Kim, 안세연, Se-youn Ahn
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 한국치위생학회 30.10.2022
• Subjects: Dental implant; Dentures; National health insurance; 건강보험; 치과 임플란트; 틀니
• ISSN: 2287-1705; 2288-2294

Objectives: This study aims to provide data that will improve the scope of national health insurance coverage by surveying the awareness of health insurance benefits, specifically for implants and dentures, among dental workers. Methods: Information was collected through questionnaires completed by 194 dental workers at dental hospitals and clinics. The multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to confirm influential factors in recognizing the health insurance benefits application for dentures and implants. Results: Regarding the awareness about the validity of health insurance benefits, satisfaction with the appropriateness on the subjects of the denture application and implant application are appeared to be high with each 3.369 and 3.673. Regarding satisfaction with the appropriateness of free post-maintenance for implants, the awareness level regarding the validity of health insurance benefits was indicated as high at 3.673. Conclusions: The categories and levels of appropriate insurance benefits must be restructured continuously.