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The Discipline of Tooth Brushing on Caries Prevalence in Children
Get PDFIndonesian people\u27s brushing habits are still very concerning, as seen from the 2018 Basic Health Research data where only 2.3% of the population aged ≥ 10 years brushed their teeth after eating breakfast and before going to bed at night. This study aimed to determine the effect of tooth brushing discipline on the prevalence of caries in children of SD Negeri 2 Baumata Timur, Kupang Regency. This study is an experiment with a one-shot case study design, without a control group conducted on all 130 SDN 2 Baumata Timur students. All respondents were given an initial examination to determine dental caries (def-t/DMF-T) and were educated on brushing their teeth properly. Respondents were given control cards and stickers to be attached to the column after brushing their teeth in the morning after eating and the column brushing their teeth before going to bed at night for 120 effective days. Respondents will be evaluated for dental caries by re-examining dental caries (def-t/DMF-T) after brushing their teeth for 120 days, this aims to determine whether there are new caries after routine brushing activities carried out by the response. The results showed that the behavior of brushing teeth that was carried out consistently or the discipline of children brushing their teeth for 120 days by students at home was in the morning after eating and at night before going to bed. The results of the evaluation of dental caries after the intervention on regular brushing habits using oral health control cards showed that there was no risk of caries or new caries during 120 days of regular and consistent brushing. The results of the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test statistical test showed a significant value of p 1.000> 0.05, so there was no difference before and after treatment using a dental health control card, but in substance there was an effect on caries prevention. The conclusion is that the discipline or consistency of children in brushing their teeth in the morning after eating and at night before bed can prevent dental caries in children
Knowledge about Dental Caries and The DMF-T Index in Adolescents
Get PDFDental caries is one of the most common diseases found in the oral cavity. Based on the 2018 Basic Health Research, 65.5% of 12-year-old children and 67.4% of 15-year-old children experienced caries or cavities, with a national DMF-T index of 7.1. This study aims to determine the level of knowledge about dental caries and the DMF-T index among adolescents. This analytical study used a cross-sectional approach involving 90 randomly selected seventh-grade students. The results showed that 53.3% of respondents had moderate knowledge about dental caries, with an average knowledge score of 8.21. The average DMF-T index was 3.41, with 51.1% of respondents falling into the moderate category. Analysis indicated a tendency for respondents with better knowledge to have a lower DMF-T index. Additionally, 26.7% of respondents with moderate knowledge had a moderate DMF-T index, suggesting a positive relationship between the level of knowledge and oral health status. The term "moderate" reflects a sufficient but not optimal understanding of oral health and a middle-level degree of tooth decay. Further research is recommended to use longitudinal designs to analyze causal relationships, explore the influence of social factors such as family support, and develop school-based educational programs to enhance awareness and prevent caries among adolescents
Use of Glass Ionomer Sealants in The Prevention of Occlusal Caries in Pediatric Permanent Teeth
Get PDFIn Indonesia, according to the Riskesdas data, only 0.1% of 15-year-old children received fissure sealant treatment. Glass ionomer sealants can prevent caries on newly erupted permanent molars and are a good alternative because they are cheaper, painless, and easy to apply. The study aimed to evaluate the retention of glass ionomer sealants in preventing occlusal caries on permanent molars in children. The research method used an experimental design. The independent variable was the filling of deep fissures with Fuji VII glass ionomer, and the dependent variable was the occlusal status of the left and right lower first permanent molars, which included teeth that had been sealed with glass ionomer (intact sealant, partially lost, completely lost, either caries-free or carious). The population consisted of primary school children in Manefu, East Baumata Village. The research sample was selected using purposive sampling, targeting primary school children aged 7-10 years at SD Manefu who had deep fissures and were willing to participate. Data collection involved clinical trials, including sealing the left and right lower first permanent molars with Fuji VII glass ionomer and evaluating the sealant retention after six months. Data were processed and analyzed using descriptive statistical tests. The results showed that nine molars had good retention (23.68%), five molars had partially lost their sealant (13.15%), 31.57% of molars were caries-free despite losing their entire sealant, and 31.57% of molars developed caries after losing their entire sealant. Overall, 26 molars (68.42%) treated with fissure sealing were protected from caries. Initial enamel caries lesions occurred in 31.58% of sealed molars whose sealants had dislodged. In conclusion, the use of glass ionomer sealants demonstrated a retention effect and prevented occlusal caries on permanent molars in children by up to 68.42%
Rampant Caries in Stunted Children Aged 2-5 Years
Get PDFThe prevalence of stunting among children under five in the working area of Puskesmas (Community Health Centers) Karang Intan 2, based on data from the Banjar District Health Office in October 2022, was recorded at 506 cases. Dental and oral health issues, particularly dental caries, are among the most common health problems globally, affecting nearly half of the world\u27s population or approximately 3.58 billion people. According to the 2018 Basic Health Research, dental caries, including decayed or damaged teeth, accounted for 45.3% of dental problems in Indonesia. This study aims to investigate rampant caries among stunted children aged 2–5 years in Pulau Nyiur Village, Karang Intan Subdistrict, Banjar District, South Kalimantan. The study employed a descriptive research design with a total sampling technique, involving 50 children aged 2–5 years attending the Posyandu within the working area of Puskesmas Karang Intan 2. The results revealed that male children outnumbered females in the sample. Among the participants, 36 children (72%) were stunted, while 14 children (28%) were not. The most common type of rampant caries was Type 3, affecting 15 children (31%), followed by Type 4 with 14 children (27%), Type 1 with 13 children (26%), and Type 2 as the least common, affecting 8 children (16%). It can be concluded that stunted children aged 2–5 years in Pulau Nyiur Village have a significant prevalence of rampant caries, with Type 3 being the most frequently observed. Additionally, the majority of stunted children in this study were male. These findings highlight the need for integrated interventions addressing both nutritional and dental health to reduce the prevalence of stunting and caries among young children
Tooth Decay in the Perspective of Nutritional Status
Get PDFOptimal nutritional intake impacts a child’s physical growth and development, including their oral and dental health. Adequate protein and mineral intake influence the growth of primary teeth. This study aims to describe the relationship between tooth decay and nutritional status among first-grade students at SDN 3 Guntung Manggis, Banjarbaru City. The research employs a descriptive study design with a cross-sectional approach. Samples were selected using the Proportional Random Sampling technique, with a total of 92 students as respondents. The results indicate that the majority of respondents had good nutritional status (70.6%), while some were overnourished (14.1%) or obese (10.9%). Most respondents exhibited a high level of tooth decay (53.3%). Cross-tabulation analysis revealed that all nutritional status categories were predominantly associated with high tooth decay, with the highest proportion observed in the obese group, where 60% of obese students experienced severe tooth decay. In conclusion, obese students tend to be more vulnerable to tooth decay. Future research is suggested to use analytical methods and increase the sample size
River Water Consumption as A Source of Drinking Water with Caries in Stunting Children
Get PDFStunting is a chronic nutritional problem, which is currently still an important problem in Indonesia. Chronic malnutrition also has an impact on dental and oral health, such as causing disturbances in the development of salivary glands and can affect the eruption time of milk teeth, which can increase the risk of dental caries. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of consuming river water as drinking water on caries in stunted children in Sungai Tuan Ilir Village, Banjar Regency. This research is an analytical survey with a cross-sectional design. The study population consisted of elementary school children from the Sungai Tuan Ilir Village area in Banjar Regency. The sampling method used was total sampling, involving 95 children. The results of the research using the Chi-Square Tests obtained a Sig value. (2-tailed) = 0.000, so there is a relationship between drinking water consumption and dental caries in stunted children. The conclusion drawn from this study is that there is a significant relationship between water consumption and caries in stunted children in Sungai Tuan Ilir Village, Banjar Regency. It is recommended that promotive and preventive efforts need to be increased from pregnant women to toddlers regarding stunting and the importance of maintaining healthy teeth as early as possible
Dental Health Education for Pregnant Women to Prevent Stunting
Get PDFPoor oral and dental health in pregnant women can affect the fetus, leading to preterm birth and low birth weight. Oral cavity infections can transmit infections to the fetus through the bloodstream. Pregnant women with insufficient knowledge about stunting are at higher risk of contributing to stunting. Dental and oral health promotion is a process of providing information based on the needs of oral and dental health, aiming to achieve good oral and dental health. This study aims to determine the effect of educational videos on the knowledge level of pregnant women in preventing stunting. The research design used in this study is Quasi-Experimental, with a quantitative approach involving pre-tests and post-tests. The analysis results using the Wilcoxon test showed a p-value = 0.000 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant effect on knowledge before and after the intervention using oral and dental health educational videos for pregnant women in preventing stunting. Video media has advantages such as providing closer observation of movements, saving time, and allowing repeated playback, facilitating the knowledge absorption process. Videos are categorized as audiovisual media because they engage both hearing and sight senses
Dental Health Education Using PowerPoint Media to Improve Maternal Behavior in Maintaining Dental and Oral Hygiene of Students of GMIT Baumata Elementary School
Get PDFDental health education is a planned and directed effort to create an environment that encourages individuals or community groups to change their old behaviors, which are less favorable for their dental health, to behaviors that are beneficial for their dental health. Behavior change can occur naturally, influenced by the environment, or intentionally and systematically through knowledge, attitudes, and skills. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of dental health education using PowerPoint media to improve the behavior of mothers in maintaining the dental and oral hygiene of GMIT Baumata Elementary School students. This type of research is a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test research design. The population of this study includes mothers and students of GMIT Elementary School, and the research sample is the total population of mothers and students in grades I-VI at GMIT Baumata Elementary School, Taebenu District, Kupang Regency, totaling 89 people. The instruments in this study were questionnaires and dental and oral hygiene examination forms. The results of the effectiveness test analysis showed that the behavior of mothers in maintaining dental and oral health (p=0.000) significantly improved, indicating an increase in the mothers\u27 behavior in maintaining dental and oral health. Similarly, the dental and oral hygiene status of the students (p=0.000) improved, indicating an increase in the students\u27 dental and oral hygiene status. Therefore, it can be concluded that PowerPoint media is effective in improving the behavior of mothers in maintaining their children\u27s dental and oral hygiene and in enhancing the dental and oral hygiene status of GMIT Baumata Elementary School students in Taebenu District, Kupang Regency. It is recommended that further research be conducted to provide comparative data
Oral Health Survey at PPA Eagle and PPA Agape: Dental Health Status, Service Needs and WTP (Willingness to Pay)
Get PDFLow utilization of dental health services, particularly among children, is a significant public health issue. Factors such as distance, cost, and service quality hinder access. Child Development Centers (PPA) present a potential target population for dental health interventions. The objective of this study to assess the oral health status and service needs of PPA children, determine the Foundation\u27s willingness to pay for dental treatments, and explore potential collaborations between the PPA and the Dental Health Department. The methods used a cross-sectional study was conducted on 522 PPA children. Data on oral health status, service needs, and willingness to pay were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using statistical methods. The results of this study revealed a high prevalence of dental caries among children. The most common service need was dental fillings. The Foundation\u27s willingness to pay for dental services was significantly lower than the current rates offered by the Dental Health Department. The conclusion is the findings highlight the need for affordable and accessible dental care for PPA children. Collaborations between the PPA and the Dental Health Department can help address this issue by providing subsidized or free dental services
Description of Dental and Oral Hygiene and Extrinsic Dental Stain Among E-Cigarette Smokers in the Vaper Community in Tasikmalaya City
Get PDFSmoking behavior can have a negative effect on health. It not only causes a systemic effect, but can also cause pathological conditions in the oral cavity. The World Health Organization is pursuing a strategy by replacing the use of conventional cigarettes with electric cigarettes, because they do not contain tar and carbon monoxide compounds, although some evidence says that vaping or e-cigarettes have not been proven safe. This study aims to determine the description of dental and oral hygiene and extrinsic dental stain among e-cigarette smokers in the vaper community in Tasikmalaya City. This was a descriptive study which presents a complete description of the problem under study. The study samples involved 43 respondents. The study used the assessment instruments of OHIS Green and Vermillion index and the extrinsic stain index according to Shaw and Murray. 43 respondents were willing to be examined for the mouth condition. The results of the study showed that 58% of respondents had moderate dental and oral hygiene status. 61% of respondents had moderate level of extrinsic dental stain. It can be concluded that the Vaper community in Tasikmalaya City had a moderate status of oral hygiene and extrinsic dental stain. It is recommended that future researchers can observe a comparison of oral and dental hygiene between conventional smokers and e-cigarette smokers so that it is expected to increase public knowledge about the impact of cigarettes and e-cigarettes on dental hygiene and stain