A Comparison of Knowledge and Oral Hygiene Status Between Students of Catholic Santa Maria Gorontalo Elementary School snd 11 Telaga Elementary School

https://doi.org/10.36082/jdht.v7i1.2661

Authors

  • Asman Jumain Jurusan Terapi Gigi, Politeknik Bina Husada Kendari
  • Nurhawa Bakia Jurusan Terapi Gigi, Universitas Nahdatul Ulama Gorontalo
  • Nasrun Pakaya Jurusan Terapi Gigi, Universitas Nahdatul Ulama Gorontalo

Keywords:

Knowledge, Oral and Dental Hygiene, OHIS, Elementary School, Comparison

Abstract

Background: Oral and dental hygiene is an important part of overall health and should be instilled from an early age. Knowledge and habits related to dental care greatly influence children’s healthy behavior. This study aimed to compare the level of knowledge and oral hygiene status between students of Catholic Santa Maria Elementary School and 11 Telaga Elemntary School. Method: This research used an observational analytic design with a pre-experimental approach. The sample consisted of 60 students, 30 from each school, selected through total sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire (to assess knowledge) and direct examination using the Oral Hygiene Index Simplified (OHIS). Result: Univariate results showed that most students at Catholic Santa Maria Elementary School had good oral hygiene, while students at 11 Telaga Elemntary School had more varied conditions, ranging from good to poor. Knowledge levels in both schools were mostly high. Bivariate analysis showed a significant difference in oral hygiene status between the two schools, but no significant difference in knowledge levels. Conclusion: although students had high knowledge, oral hygiene practices were not consistent, especially among students at 11 Telaga Elemntary School. Therefore, consistent habits, supervision, and the involvement of both schools and families are needed to build healthy behaviors from an early age.

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Published

2026-04-29

How to Cite

Jumain, A., Bakia, N., & Pakaya, N. . (2026). A Comparison of Knowledge and Oral Hygiene Status Between Students of Catholic Santa Maria Gorontalo Elementary School snd 11 Telaga Elementary School. JDHT Journal of Dental Hygiene and Therapy, 7(1), 10–15. https://doi.org/10.36082/jdht.v7i1.2661

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Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): JDHT Journal of Dental Hygiene and Therapy

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