The Survey of Dental Hygiene Student's Consciousness about the Disabled

Survey of the change in the recognition of dental college students for people with disabilities before and after the special care dentistry classes

“…So, if the individual' s behavior, personality, and work do not meet certain standards, they are viewed in a negative light 2) . The negative bias against persons with disabilities has been derived from the lack of contact with individuals with disabilities, and a lack of opportunity and training for those with disabilities, as well as socio-cultural practices 3) . These prejudices can be improved by participating in programs to promoting the understanding of the disabled and through frequent contact with the handicapped 1) .…”

“…As a result, the accessibility to medical services is greatly reduced compared to non-disabled people 3) . In addition, cases in the general hospital will ask the advanced medical facilities to take cases people with disabilities due to the lack of such adjustment technique and behavioral expertise for people with disabilities.…”