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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate on the recognition of preventive effects about dental caries who were employed in Gyengsangnam-do, Korea.
Methods: The data obtained from 330 dental hygienists during 2 month. The survey was performed by a face-to-face interview questionnaire. The respondents were 315 from dental hygienists. Data were analyzed using frequency distribution, ANOVA. All statistical analyzed were conducted using Statistical Package for SPSS 11.5.
Results: Dental hygienists thought that fluoride had preventive effects about dental caries. They
thought pit & fissure sealants were effective in the prevention of dental caries.
Conclusions: The findings suggest that oral health education program such as on the use of fluoride and sealants should be developed.