Understanding and Practice of Eating-Swallowing Disorder

So,  Jong-Seob; Ko,  Sok-Min

doi:2018.56.5.287

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 56(5); 2018 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 2018;56(5):287-295.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22974/jkda.2018.56.5.004 Published online May 31, 2018.

섭식연하장애의 이해와 실제

소종섭¹, 고석민²

^¹대한노년치의학회
^²대한노년치의학회

Understanding and Practice of Eating-Swallowing Disorder

Jong-Seob So¹, Sok-Min Ko²

¹The Korean Academy of Geriatric Dentistry
²The Korean Academy of Geriatric Dentistry

Abstract

Eating-swallowing disorder (dysphagia) is a very important functional problem for the elderly, and it has a significant impact on the quality of their life. Because the eating and swallowing processes are affected by oral tissues including teeth, tongue, and oral muscles, it is natural that the dentist as a specialist in oro-facial region, intervenes in the diagnosis and treatment of the disorder. Nevertheless, Korean dentists still lack interest and understanding of dysphagia. In aged society, it is necessary that the dentists understand the functional disorders as well as oral diseases. The purpose of this study is to introduce the evaluation and treatment methods of eating and swallowing functional disorders in order to cope with eating-swallowing disordered patients who are frequently encountered in aged society.

Key Words: Eating-Swallowing Disorder;Dysphagia;Functional Disorder;Aged Society;