Causes and problems of management deterioration for improving the management environment of dental laboratories

1965 638 2023 39,001 [5] . , , Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the causes of management deterioration in dental laboratories, identify its causes, and develop improvement measures to address the challenges in managing dental laboratories to promote the sustainable development of the industry.Methods: An online survey was conducted from September 2023 to December 2023 tar- geting managers of dental laboratories (rooms) registered with the Korean Dental Technician Association.Results: Proposed measures for improving the management environment of dental labora- tories include unfairly low-price action of huge capital, government support for direct billing of dental prosthesis costs covered by health insurance, and identifying the appropriate number of dental laboratories by region to limit new openings. Conclusion:The results reveal the importance of devising effective measures to enhance the management stability of dental laboratories, establishing self-rescue measures for dental laboratory managers, and creating a support system aimed at advancing the dental laboratory industry.These approaches ensure that all citizens can equally benefit from highquality oral health services.