일본 구강 재활 분야에서의 치과위생사의 역할 및 시사점

• Published in: Han'guk Ch'iwisaeng Hakhoe chi Vol. 22; no. 6; pp. 477 - 483
• Main Authors: 강주현, Joo-hyun Kang, 최성미, Sung-mi Choi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 한국치위생학회 31.12.2022
• Subjects: Advanced dental hygienist; Dental hygienists; Japan; Oral rehabilitation; Oral Sarcopenia; 구강 근 감소증; 구강 재활; 일본; 전문 치과위생사; 치과위생사
• ISSN: 2287-1705; 2288-2294

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to provide basic data that would inform the direction of oral rehabilitation and how to expand of the role of dental hygienists in Japan. Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted on the role of dental hygienists in the field of oral rehabilitation in Japan. Results: Japan has been making academic and practical developments in the field of oral rehabilitation for over 30 years, and has been gradually implementing a fee support policy since the 1990s. In addition, Japan has been operating a dental hygienist system specializing in oral rehabilitation since 2006. The related work was being carried out with the dental hygienist’s expertise in the field of rehabilitation medical treatment secured. Dental hygienists work full-time at long-term care facilities for the elderly in addition to conducting oral care activities under the local comprehensive care system, in the areas of convalescence and acute rehabilitation, as well as in the field of visiting rehabilitation. It can be seen that, in the field of nursing care, they are specialized in oral care tasks for the elderly. Conclusions: In the future, a policy and related fee system should be gradually prepared to expand the role of dental hygienists in the field of oral rehabilitation that can contribute to improving oral health linked to systemic diseases.