Media Kesehatan Gigi : Politeknik Kesehatan Makassar

Effectiveness of Knowledge Education about the Dangers of Smoking Through Learning Videos In Adolescents

Jhonny Angky, Muh Saleh, Baharuddin, Aziqhah Amaliah Syam — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Smoking is a major health problem that has a significant impact on general health as well as oral and dental health. Adolescents are considered a vulnerable group because they are easily influenced by social environments and have limited knowledge. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of education through learning videos in improving adolescents’ knowledge about the dangers of smoking. The study employed a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest– posttest approach, involving 77 seventh- and eighth-grade students of SMP Nasional Makassar selected using purposive sampling. The instrument used was a questionnaire consisting of 15 multiple-choice questions. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test with a significance level of α = 0.05. The findings indicated an increase in the mean knowledge score from 9.26 (SD = 3.412) in the pretest to 12.29 (SD = 1.932) in the posttest. The proportion of respondents with good knowledge increased from 50.6% to 72.7%, while those in the poor category decreased from 19.5% to 0%. The Wilcoxon test result showed p < 0.001, indicating a significant difference between conditions before and after the intervention. This study concludes that the use of learning videos can effectively enhance adolescents’ knowledge regarding the dangers of smoking, particularly related to oral and dental health. Audiovisual media can serve as an engaging and easily understood alternative method for health promotion among adolescents.

Differences in Oral Health Knowledge Among Teachers and Students of Elementary School with UKGS and Elementary School without UKGS in Pangkep Regency

Ernie Thioritz, Asridiana, Badai Septa, Siti Adlinah Fatman, Mufakhirah — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Oral health is an important part of general health that affects quality of life. One of the government's efforts to improve the dental health of school-aged children is through the School Dental Health Program (UKGS). This study aims to determine the differences in oral health knowledge among teachers and students in elementary school with the UKGS program (SDN 24 Kalibone) and school without UKGS (SDN 25 Taraweang Kabba) in Pangkep Regency. This type of research is analytical observational with a cross-sectional approach. The study population was all teachers and fourth-grade students with a sample of 90 respondents using purposive sampling method. The research instrument was a questionnaire that has been tested for validity and reliability. The results showed that students in schools with mostly had a good level of knowledge, while students in schools without UKGS were mostly in the fair category. Meanwhile, teachers both with and without UKGS were all in the good category, but teachers with UKGS had higher knowledge scores. Statistical tests showed a significant difference between the level of oral health knowledge of teachers and students with UKGS compared to those without UKGS. In conclusion, the UKGS program has proven to have a positive impact on increasing knowledge of dental and oral health among students and teachers.

Keywords : Dental; health; oral, knowledge; UKGS

Application of Dental and Oral Health Care for The Elderly at the Tresna Werdha Budi Mulia 1 Social Home East Jakarta

Afif Afandy , Rifa Fauziah, Baby Prabowo , Julia Dance , Viennie Adzkia — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Introduction: The application of dental and oral health care is the provision of planned dental and oral health care services, aimed at certain groups with a certain period of time to get optimal results. The application of care in this study was carried out to the elderly, namely by seeing if there was a change in the debris index score with teeth brushing skills before and after counseling. The application of dental and oral health care will be more effective if there are counseling activities on how to care for and maintain dental and oral hygiene. Research objectives: This study aims to analyze the application of dental and oral health care with the application of dental brushing skills and debris index scores before and after counseling. Research method: This type of research uses quantitative methods to master phenomena in a scientific social context with the phenomenon being studied. The sample in this study used a quota sampling technique of 30 elderly people who met the requirements as a sample from the population by checking the debris index and filling out a questionnaire on brushing skills before and after counseling using power point media. Research Results: This study uses the wilcoxon test. The results of the analysis showed that the pre test and post test of tooth brushing skills in Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) 0.000 (<0.05) and debris index 0.000 (<0.05). The results of the average statistical test of the difference before and after the counseling of brushing skills were 15.5. Before and after the inspection of the debris index 15.5. Conclusion: There are differences before and after the debris index examination and tooth brushing skills after counseling.

The Use of Audiovisual Media and Flipcharts on Dental and Oral Health Knowledge in Elementary School Children

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800

requiring promotional efforts through effective educational media. To improve children's understanding, effective, engaging learning media are needed, and they are appropriate to their cognitive characteristics. One such medium is audiovisual materials and flipcharts.This study aims to determine the effectiveness of audio-visual media and flipcharts in improving oral and dental health knowledge in elementary school students. The type of research used is quantitative with a Two Group Pretest-Posttest Design experiment on 88 respondents of fifth-grade students of Perumnas Elementary School, Makassar City, who were divided into two treatment groups of 44 students each. The research instrument was a questionnaire on oral and dental health knowledge given before and after counseling. The results showed a significant increase in knowledge in both groups with the Wilcoxon test (p = 0.000 <0.05). The average knowledge of students who were given counseling through audio-visual media increased from 56.93 to 81.02 with a difference of 29.09, while the flipchart group increased from 47.61 to 76.25 with a difference of 28.67. The conclusion of this study is that both media are proven to be effective in increasing knowledge of dental and oral health of elementary school students, but audio-visual media is more effective than flipcharts because it is able to attract students' attention through a combination of sound and moving images that make it easier to understand the information.

Keywords: Audiovisual; flipchart; knowledge; dental health; elementary school children

The Effectiveness Of Counseling With The Demonstration Methodon How To Brush Teeth As An Effort To Improve Knowledge And Skills Of Teeth Brushing

Muhammad Saleh, Asriawal, Sainuddin, Nur Rahma — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Dental and oral health problems in elementary school children are still quite high, one of which is caused by the lack of knowledge and skills of proper tooth brushing. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of counseling with a demonstration method on how to brush teeth in improving knowledge and skills of tooth brushing in Gunung Sari II Elementary School students. The type of research used is a Quasi Experiment with a Pre-test and Post-test One Group Design. The sample of the study was 55 students in grades IV, V, and VI who were taken using a total sampling technique. Data collection was carried out through a questionnaire on knowledge and skills of tooth brushing before and after counseling with the demonstration method. Data analysis used the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The results of the study showed a significant increase in students' knowledge and skills after counseling with the demonstration method. Before the counseling, most students were in the category of sufficient knowledge (58%) and sufficient skills (56%). After the counseling, most students improved to the good category (84% for knowledge and more than 70% for skills). Counseling using the demonstration method has proven effective in improving students' knowledge and skills in brushing their teeth, and can be used as a dental health education strategy in schools through the UKGS program with the support of teachers and parents.

The Role of Interpersonal Communication of Dental Nurses in Dental and Oral Health Services In Elementary Schools

Syamsuddin Abubakar, Muh Saleh, Andi Annida Sahrani — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Interpersonal communication plays an important role in delivering oral health education, especially to elementary school children who face challenges in understanding health information. This study aimed to analyze the role of dental nurses’ interpersonal communication in improving students’ knowledge and behavior regarding oral health at SD Negeri 27 Samaelo, Pangkep Regency. This research used a descriptive-analytic quantitative approach with a pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design. The study sample consisted of 43 students from grades V and VI, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using pre-test and post-test questionnaires and analyzed descriptively and inferentially using a paired t-test. The results showed a significant increase in the mean score from 60.47 in the pre-test to 91.16 in the post-test. Statistical analysis yielded a p-value < 0.05, indicating a significant effect of dental nurses’ interpersonal communication on improving students’ understanding and changing their behavior in maintaining oral health. In conclusion, effective interpersonal communication plays a crucial role in enhancing knowledge and encouraging positive behavioral changes among students regarding oral health care. This study is expected to serve as a reference for developing oral health education strategies in elementary schools to support the promotion of healthy living behaviors from an early age.

Improvement in Attitudes Related to Dental Hygiene Through the Whosit Game Educational Media at SDN Kertajaya IV

Hayatunnufus, Yulyana Sendia Martina, Rohisotul Laily, Dwi Septiarini — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800

The prevalence of dental caries in Indonesia, especially among 10-14 year olds, is 37.2%. Health promotion is an effort to ensure that the community has the willingness and ability to maintain and improve their own health. One of the health promotion strategies is health education. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of the Whosit Game educational media in improving students' attitudes towards dental and oral health. This study was an analytical study with a pre-experimental design. The research subjects involved 45 fourth-grade students at SDN Kertajaya IV Surabaya with a paired T-test. The results showed a significant increase in students' attitudes before and after being given whosit game education with a p-value of 0.000. It can be concluded that providing education using whosit game media is effective in improving students' attitudes towards dental and oral hygiene.

Keywords : Whosit game; Attitude; Dental and Oral Hygiene; Students

Biofactor MTA (Imicryl) as an Alternative Bioactive Pulp Capping Material in the Treatment of Permanent Teeth: A Case Report

Rheina Fitriyani, Dr. Denny Nurdin, drg.,M.Kes.,Sp.KG.,Subsp.KE. — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Vital pulp therapy is a conservative dental treatment aimed at maintaining the vitality of the tooth by stimulating pulp tissue healing, promoting dentinal bridge formation, and preventing pulp necrosis. Pulp capping is one of the vital pulp therapy procedures that can be performed on permanent teeth. The success of pulp capping treatment depends on proper caries excavation and the selection of an optimal capping material. Biofactor MTA (Imicryl) is a next-generation calcium silicate–based bioactive pulp capping material developed to overcome the limitations of conventional pulp capping agents. This case report discusses the treatment of a permanent tooth diagnosed with reversible pulpitis on tooth #47, with a treatment plan of pulp capping using Biofactor MTA (Imicryl). The treatment procedure included caries excavation, application of the Biofactor MTA (Imicryl) material, placement of a glass ionomer base, and Class I composite resin restoration. Evaluation at the sixth week showed the absence of pain symptoms, good pulp vitality, and the formation of reparative dentin. Biofactor MTA demonstrated favorable clinical outcomes and shows potential as an effective, easily applicable, and more economical bioactive pulp capping material among its class for the treatment of vital permanent teeth.

Keywords : Biofactor MTA; pulp capping; bioactive; vital pulp therapy

Digital Picture Storybook–Based Oral Health Education Media: Development and Effectiveness Testing Among Elementary School Students

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Dental caries is a common oral health problem among elementary school children and is largely influenced by low levels of knowledge and improper tooth-brushing practices. This study aims to develop a digital picture storybook as an educational medium and to assess its feasibility and effectiveness in improving children’s knowledge of proper tooth-brushing techniques. The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the ADDIE model, which includes the stages of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Product validation was conducted by material and media experts. Field testing was carried out with 30 students from grades III and IV at UPT SPF SDN Tamamaung, Makassar. Data were analyzed using the Shapiro–Wilk normality test and paired t-test. Material expert validation yielded a feasibility score of 75.56% (feasible), while media expert validation resulted in a score of 83.75% (highly feasible). Students’ responses regarding the media’s appearance and attractiveness showed a score of 95.3% (highly feasible). Pre-test and post-test data were normally distributed (p>0.05). The paired t-test results indicated a significant increase in knowledge following the educational intervention using the digital media (p<0.001). These findings indicate that the developed digital picture storybook is not only feasible but also effective in improving elementary school students’ knowledge of proper tooth-brushing techniques.

Severity of Dental Caries and Children's Daily Quality of Life Seen from Aspects Eating, Speech, Learning and Sleep Disorders

Hans Lesmana, Rini Sitanaya, Surya Irayani Yunus, Yuni Amalia Rahmat — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Dental caries is the most common oral health problem in children and can impact quality of life, especially in eating, speaking, learning, and sleeping activities. The prevalence of childhood caries in Indonesia is still high and requires special attention. This study aims to determine the relationship between the severity of dental caries and the quality of life of children at SDN 5 Benteng, Sidenreng Rappang Regency. This type of study is an observational analytic with a cross-sectional design using a total sampling technique of 70 children in grades 3–5 from a total of 156 students. Caries severity was assessed using the DMFT/deft index according to WHO criteria, while quality of life was measured with a questionnaire covering aspects of eating, speaking, learning, and sleeping disorders. Data analysis was performed univariately, bivariate using the Spearman correlation test, and multivariate with logistic regression. The results showed that most children experienced very high caries severity (41.4%) with the dominant quality of life disturbance in the eating aspect (58.6%). Bivariate testing showed a significant association between caries severity and eating disorders (p=0.013; OR=2.15), but no significant association with speech (p=0.339), learning (p=0.309), or sleep (p=0.379) disorders. The conclusion of this study is that the severity of dental caries is significantly associated with children's quality of life, particularly in terms of eating disorders. However, there was no significant association between speech, learning, and sleep. Efforts to prevent dental caries through education, regular checkups, and promotional programs in schools need to be increased to support children's dental health and quality of life.

Keywords: Dental caries; eating disorders; speech; learning; sleep

Effectiveness of Toothbrushing Education Using Animated Video Media On Dental and Oral Health Knowladge In Elementary School Children

Jumriani Jumriani, Ira Liasari, R. Ardian Priyambodo, Aisca Putri. M — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Oral and dental health is an important aspect of overall health, especially in children. However, many children still have limited knowledge and poor dental health behaviors. Dental health education, particularly toothbrushing education using animated video media, is needed to improve children’s knowledge and dental health practices. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of toothbrushing education using animated video media on the oral health knowledge of elementary school students. The method used was quantitative research with a pre-experimental design in the form of a pretest–posttest group design. The study population consisted of 418 students from SDN 62 Palisi, Maros Regency, with 120 samples selected through stratified random sampling representing grades 1–6. Data were analyzed using SPSS 20 with univariate and bivariate tests, including the Kolmogorov–Smirnov normality test, t-test, or Wilcoxon test. The results showed that toothbrushing education using animated video media was effective in improving students’ oral health knowledge, with a p-value of <0.001, indicating statistical significance at p < 0.05. The study concludes that animated video-based toothbrushing education is effective in increasing students’ knowledge. It is recommended that schools utilize animated videos in learning activities or extracurricular programs. The animated videos produced are expected to be used by teachers as learning tools and as promotional media to enhance knowledge on maintaining oral and dental health.

Dental Health Promotion Using Smart Audio Toothbrushes with UV-Filtered Toothpaste Dispensers (Ada's Toothbrush) on Knowledge of Special Needs School Students

Evi Adawiyyah — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Children with special needs generally have suboptimal dental hygiene. Therefore, dental and oral health education is an important step in improving their health, especially among visually impaired children. One medium that is considered quite effective for use with visually impaired children is Ada's Toothbrush, which is designed to suit their characteristics and needs. This study aims to evaluate the extent to which the Ada's Toothbrush can improve visually impaired children's knowledge about how to brush their teeth. This study uses a pre-experimental research design with a one group pretest–posttest model, involving 30 visually impaired children selected through total sampling technique. Data analysis was performed using the Shapiro–Wilk normality test, followed by the Wilcoxon test. The statistical test results showed a significant increase in knowledge after the intervention, with a p-value of 0.000 (p < 0.05). These findings confirm that the use of the Smart Audio Toothbrush With UV-Filtered Toothpaste Dispenser is effective in improving visually impaired children's understanding of how to brush their teeth, both at the Semarang State Special School and at the A Dria Adi Special School in Semarang City.

Keywords: Health promotion; children with special needs; visually impaired children; knowledge of tooth brushing

Effectiveness of Animated Video–Based Oral Health Education on Toothbrushing Skills Among Students of SD Negeri 2 Carawali, Sidenreng Rappang Regency

Yulistina, Zainab, St. Nurbaya — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Dental and oral health is an integral part of overall health; however, it often receives less attention in school-age children. One of the most common problems is dental caries, which is closely related to poor tooth brushing skills. To address this issue, animated video media was applied as an interactive and enjoyable health education tool. This research aims to analyze the effect of dental and oral health education using animated video media on tooth brushing skills among grade I and II students at SD Negeri 2 Carawali, Sidenreng Rappang Regency. This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test–post-test control group. The research stages included preparation, intervention, and evaluation of tooth brushing skills. The results showed that animated video media was effective in improving children’s tooth brushing skills, with a significant increase in skill scores in the intervention group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Thus, dental and oral health education using animated video media is feasible and effective in enhancing proper tooth brushing skills in early elementary school children.

Analysis of the Implementation of the School Dental Health Program and Its Relationship to Dental Caries among Children at SDN Inpres 5 Birobuli, Palu City

utariii, Arsad, Yulistina, Rezki Dirman, Yusnita — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Dental and oral health is an important part of children's health, especially at school age which is the early period of forming healthy living habits. The School Dental Health Business Program (UKGS) was developed as a promotive and preventive effort to instill dental health maintenance behaviors from an early age. However, the effectiveness of its implementation often differs from school to school. This study aims to analyze the effect of the implementation of UKGS on the incidence of caries in students at SD Inpres 5 Birobuli, Palu City, Central Sulawesi Province. The research uses a quantitative method with a cross-sectional design. From a total population of 456 students, as many as 103 students in grades I and II were selected as samples. Data were obtained through questionnaires and dental examinations, then analyzed using the Chi-square test (α=0.05). From this study, the results were obtained that the implementation of UKGS in the school is still very low (less than 25%). Of the 103 children, 73 (70.9%) had caries. The statistical test obtained a p-value of 0.477, which indicates that there is no significant influence between the implementation of UKGS and the incidence of caries in students. Thus, it is necessary to strengthen the implementation of UKGS at SD Inpres 5 Birobuli in order to play a more effective role in reducing dental caries in school children. Increasing educational activities and improving the implementation of dental health business programs is recommended to support better dental and oral health outcomes

The Impact of Toothpick Use on Gingival Health Status in the Siduntung Hamlet Community, Wajo Regency

Rezki Dirman, Eva Novianti Sandra, Asnuddin, Sri Sakinah — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800

A 2020 engineering report from the WHO states that periodontal disease affects almost 10% of the population worldwide. Meanwhile, the latest more specific data on periodontal disease from Riskesdes 2018 shows the prevalence of periodontitis at 74.1% in Indonesia. Periodontal disease is an inflammatory condition that occurs due to bacterial biofilms on the surface of the teeth, and is one of the main causes of tooth loss due to damage to periodontal tissue that cannot be healed. One of the things that often happens in daily life and has the potential to damage the gingival tissue is the use of toothpicks that are done roughly, too often, or not as recommended. The habit of using toothpicks to clean food residue between teeth is quite common. However, if a toothpick is used in the wrong way, especially one that has a rounded cross-section and does not fit the shape of the gums, it can cause mechanical injury to the gums. The purpose of the study was to determine the frequency of toothpick use affecting gingival health. The type of research uses quantitative descriptive, which is a type of research that uses directly reviewed field data to solve current problems. The research time is from June to July 2025. The research population was 100 people in Siduntung Hamlet. Sampling is known as sampling based on consideration. A sample of 30 respondents was taken, which was adjusted to inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results of a study in Siduntung Hamlet, Ongkoe Village, Belawa District, Wajo Regency show that the use of toothpicks has an impact on gingival health. The frequency of toothpick use is associated with the level of gingival inflammation, the more often it is used, the higher the risk of inflammation.