Abstract
Objective：In June 2021, statistics on social medical care practice in June 2020（two years and two months after the introduction of coverage by medical insurance）were released. The purpose of this study was to clarify the actual conditions of examination and management of oral hypofunction.
Subjects and methods：Based on the statistics on social medical care practice announced in June 2019, 2020, and 2021, the implementation situation of examination and management of oral hypofunction newly covered by National Health Insurance was investigated.
Results：The number of “first-visit patients aged 65 and over” decreased to 2.25 million, 1.88 million, and 1.25 million, respectively. As a result, the number of examinations and management cases increased slightly from 2019 to 2020, but the implementation rate for the number of first-visit patients was 1.8 times higher.
Discussion：The number of examinations and management has increased only slightly, which is considered to be due to the effects of COVID-19, but it is becoming more widespread. However, it is still low compared to the prevalence of oral hypofunction. It is suggested that further efforts for dissemination are necessary.
Conclusion：Although examinations and management of oral hypofunction have become widespread, it is necessary to spread them further.
