CONSUMPTION OF MARTAPURA RIVER WATER AS DRINKING WATER AGAINST CARIES IN CHILDREN AGED 6-8 YEARS IN CENTRAL MELAYU VILLAGE BANJAR DISTRICT

Abstract

Background: The physical environment that influences dental caries is water as a source of daily drinking water. The water conditions in South Kalimantan have a flour content of 0.00 ppm with a pH level below 6.5. Fluorine levels below 1 ppm and pH below 6.5 can cause low tooth resistance, thereby increasing the risk of dental caries. Method: This research is a quantitative study, with an analytical observational design with a cross sectional approach. This research was conducted in Central Malay Village, Banjar Regency, using 2 variables, namely the independent variable was river water and the dependent variable was dental caries. Examination of drinking water sources originating from the Martapura river using Examination Questionnaire Instruments, and measuring children's dental caries using dental examination instruments and dental and oral examination sheets. Data were collected using a computer program and analyzed using the Mann-Whitney statistical test. Results: The results of the study showed that consumption of drinking water from Martapura river water had low dental caries of 35% and high dental caries of 65%. Consumption of drinking water from other drinking water sources with low dental caries is 33% and high dental caries is 67%. Bivariate analysis using the Mann-Whitney technique, obtained Asymp results. Sig./ p-value 0.000 with a significance level of 95% (?=0.05). Conclusion: There is an influence of consumption of Martapura river water as drinking water on caries in children aged 6-8 years in Central Malay Village, Banjar Regency.