The actual state and evaluation of dental health activities in small and medium-sized enterprises

2024 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 21K10248
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Review Section: Basic Section 57080:Social dentistry-related
• Research Institution: National Institute of Public Health
• Principal Investigator: FUKUDA Hideki 国立保健医療科学院, その他部局等, 統括研究官 (70294064)
• Project Period (FY): 2021-04-01 – 2025-03-31
• Keywords: 歯科口腔保健 / 中小企業 / 従業員

Outline of Final Research Achievements

This study aimed to clarify the current status and impact of dental and oral health initiatives among small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and their employees. The following were conducted as part of this study: a questionnaire survey, a web-based survey, dental check-ups and an analysis of specific health check-up data. Enterprises that had made a 'health declaration' showed significantly more interest in dental and oral health activities. In contrast, enterprises without such a declaration tended to perceive a lesser need for these activities. Dental health behaviours among middle-aged male employees were inadequate. There is a need for greater awareness and health promotion efforts. Dental check-ups revealed dental and oral health issues requiring treatment. Furthermore, an analysis of health insurance claim data relating to specific health checks revealed an association between self-reported indicators of mastication and risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome.

Free Research Field

社会歯科

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

本研究では、健康宣言事業所の実態、および中小規模事業所の従業員における歯科保健行動を明らかとした。中小企業における歯科口腔保健に関する実態調査は極めて少なかったことから、中小規模事業所における歯科口腔保健事業の知見の蓄積が可能となった。また、咬み方に関する指標とメタボリックシンドロームに関連するリスクとの関連が認められたことから、多職種連携による特定健診問診票の歯科的活用の可能性が示された。