JDHT Journal of Dental Hygiene and Therapy

THE ROLE OF PARENTS IN RELATION TO THE ORAL AND DENTAL HYGIENE STATUS OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN

2025-04-14T11:40:50+07:00

The role of parents is very important because they are the closest figures to children in maintaining oral and dental hygiene, especially for children with special needs such as those who are visually impaired. The role of parents includes being a model, mentor, organizer, and teacher. Oral and dental hygiene is a condition in which a person's mouth is free from impurities such as debris, plaque, and tartar. The issue in this research is that the dental and oral hygiene of visually impaired children is still in the moderate category, and the role of parents in maintaining their children's dental and oral hygiene is still in the fair category. This study aims to determine the relationship between the role of parents in maintaining dental and oral hygiene and the oral hygiene status of visually impaired children at SLB-A YPAB Surabaya. This study uses a quantitative approach with a correlational analytic type of research and a cross-sectional design, involving the use of questionnaires to measure the role of parents and OHI-S examinations. The respondents in this study consisted of 30 visually impaired children and their parents. Data analysis was conducted using the chi-square test. The results showed that the average OHI-S score of visually impaired children was 2.84, which falls into the moderate category, and 67.94% of parents were in the fair category in terms of their role in maintaining their children's oral hygiene, with a correlation value of 0.008. It can be concluded that the role of parents can influence the oral and dental hygiene status of visually impaired children at SLB-A YPAB Surabaya.

THE LEVEL OF MATERNAL KNOWLEDGE REGARDING MALOCCLUSION IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN

2025-09-26T11:01:51+07:00

The prevalence of malocclusion among elementary school children in urban areas remains a significant oral health concern. Parental knowledge has been shown to play an important role in identifying and intervening in children's bad habits early on. A parent with good health literacy is better able to guide their child's behaviour and prevent oral growth disorders. This study aimed to analyze the association between mothers’ level of knowledge and the occurrence of malocclusion in their children. A cross-sectional design was employed involving 33 mother–child pairs of elementary school age. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire on mother’s knowledge about thumb-sucking habits and dental occlusion assessments to observe the occurrence of malocclusion using criteria of sagittal relationship, overjet, overbite, crossbite, and other relevant conditions. Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test to determine the relationship between maternal knowledge and malocclusion. The results revealed a malocclusion prevalence of 63.6%, with most cases classified as Class I sagittal relationship (81.8%) accompanied by variations in overbite and overjet. The majority of mothers had a moderate level of knowledge (60.6%), while only 30.3% had good knowledge and 6.1% had poor knowledge. The Chi-square analysis indicated a significant association between mother’s knowledge and malocclusion (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Maternal knowledge level is one of the risk factors for malocclusion in children. Mothers with low to moderate knowledge levels are more likely to have children with a higher risk of malocclusion than mothers with good knowledge levels.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND PERIODONTAL TISSUE INFLAMMATION IN ELDERLY

2025-09-27T12:48:16+07:00

Nutrition has a relationship with oral health issues, especially periodontitis in elderly. A good nutritional intake is very important for maintaining gingival health and periodontondal tissue. One of the most common chronic inflmmatory disease worldwide is periodontitis. Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease that affect the periodontal tissue that supporting teeth. it is caused by specific microorganisms and damages the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone progressively. This study aims to determine and analyze the relationship between nutritional status and periodontal tissue inflammation in the elderly.. Quantitative approach with an analytical correlation research design using a cross-sectional method through examination and observation is used in this study. The respondents in this study consisted of 35 elderly individuals who are members of the Posyandu Lansia Sekar Arum RW 05, RT 22 Desa Gadung, Kec. Driyorejo, Kab. Gresik. Purpisove ampling are used in this study as data collection technique. Spearman’s Rho is used in this study to data analysis. The results of this study indicate that the average nutritional status of the elderly falls into the overweight category, accounting for 60% of respondents. Additionally, 85.7% of the elderly were found to have periodontitis. The Spearman’s Rho correlation test resulted in a value of 0.339, indicating no significant relationship between nutritional status and periodontal tissue inflammation in the elderly.

PLAYING WITH DENTAL HEALTH QUARTET CARDS: A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY

2025-09-29T09:36:21+07:00

The persistently high prevalence of dental caries among elementary school children in Indonesia requires serious attention from various stakeholders to enhance their knowledge and awareness in maintaining healthy teeth. Innovative and enjoyable learning media are needed to engage children in learning how to care for their dental health. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of quartet cards in improving dental health knowledge among fourth-grade elementary school students. A quasi-experimental method was employed, with purposive sampling used for participant selection. A total of 62 students participated, comprising 31 students in the experimental group and 31 in the control group. The research instrument consisted of a pretest and posttest questionnaire with 15 validated items using point biserial correlation and Cronbach’s Alpha for reliability testing. Both groups received a lecture on dental health, followed by a quartet card game intervention in the experimental group only. Data analysis included descriptive statistics to determine the mean pretest and posttest scores, followed by a Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test to assess the mean differences. The results indicated a greater increase in mean scores in the experimental group compared to the control group. The experimental group’s mean pretest score was 11.19, and the posttest score was 12.42, while the control group had a mean pretest score of 10.90 and a posttest score of 11.94. The Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test showed a significant increase in knowledge in the experimental group (p = 0.002), whereas the control group did not show a statistically significant improvement (p = 0.145). Playing the dental health quartet card game was found to be effective in enhancing dental health knowledge among elementary school children.

OPTIMIZING WHATSAPP AS A COUNSELING MEDIA: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VIDEO AND E-BOOKLET ON DENTAL CARIES KNOWLEDGE AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN (A Study On Pregnant Women At Kamal Public Health Center, Bangkalan Regency)

2025-09-30T08:51:38+07:00

Dental caries is one of the most common oral health problems experienced by pregnant women. The low level of knowledge regarding risk factors and the impact of dental caries during pregnancy contributes significantly to the high prevalence of this condition. Hormonal changes during pregnancy also tend to cause women to neglect their oral and dental hygiene. A promotive approach is considered an effective solution to address this issue, particularly through dental health education delivered using digital media such as videos and e-booklets distributed via WhatsApp groups. This method is expected to improve pregnant women’s knowledge and ultimately enhance their overall health status. The problem underlying this study is the high average DMF-T score among pregnant women at Kamal Public Health Center, Bangkalan, which reached 4.7—contradicting the national target of caries-free 2030. The objective of this research was to determine the effectiveness of health education using video and e-booklet media via WhatsApp groups on dental caries knowledge among pregnant women at Kamal Public Health Center, Bangkalan. This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a two-group pre-test post-test approach. The study population consisted of 64 pregnant women visiting Kamal Public Health Center between December 2024 and January 2025. Data were collected using structured questionnaires, while data analysis was conducted using the Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney tests. The results showed that health education delivered via WhatsApp groups using video media was more effective compared to e-booklet media. This was evidenced by a significantly greater increase in dental caries knowledge among pregnant women in the video intervention group.

EFFECT OF BINAHONG GEL ON POST-TOOTH EXTRACTION WOUND HEALING

2025-09-29T14:24:52+07:00

During tooth extraction, the tooth is removed from its socket within the alveolar bone. The healing process progresses through four sequential stages: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling or maturation. Binahong leaf extract gel contains a variety of bioactive compounds—such as flavonoids, alkaloids, oleanolic acid, ascorbic acid, saponins, and proteins—that possess antimicrobial activity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of binahong leaf extract gel in accelerating wound healing following extraction. This research employed a true experimental approach with a post-test only control group design. Using a randomized post-test only control technique, 32 participants were recruited and divided into two groups: a control group treated with povidone-iodine and an intervention group administered binahong extract gel. The study was conducted over a continuous period of ten days. Findings revealed that the use of binahong gel significantly promoted wound recovery by the 10th day post-extraction compared to treatment with povidone-iodine. The control group demonstrated an average inflammation score of 0.81 and wound closure score of 0.56, whereas the intervention group presented with a markedly lower average inflammation score of 0.25 (p = 0.011) and a wound closure score of 0.13 (p = 0.010). In conclusion, applying 13% binahong leaf extract gel for ten consecutive days was shown to be more effective in enhancing post-extraction wound healing than povidone-iodine.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DENTAL HEALTH MONITORING WEBSITES IN INCREASING THE KNOWLEDGE OF DIABETIC MELLITUS PATIENTS

2025-09-27T12:39:02+07:00

The prevalence of DM continues to increase globally, placing a significant burden on public health systems and individual quality of life. This is supported by the increase in diabetes mellitus in Indonesia, which originally in 2013 had a prevalence of 6.9% to 10.9% in 2018. One of the important aspects of DM management that is often overlooked is the patient's understanding of its complications on dental and oral health. In today's digital era, the use of information technology, especially through online platforms, offers great potential as an effective health education medium. The purpose of this study was to test the effectiveness of a website-based intervention in improving the knowledge of DM sufferers about the relationship between DM and dental health. This study uses a Pre-experiment research method with a one group pre-post test design. The large number of respondents used the Slovin formula and got a total of 35 respondents. This research using questionnaires to measure responden’s knowledge. The data analysis test uses the Wilcoxon test. The results of the study showed a significant difference between the knowledge of people with diabetes mellitus before and after the implementation of the Dental Health Monitoring Website as evidenced by a significance value of < 0.05 (p-value: 0.00). Positive knowledge will increase the motivation of people with diabetes mellitus to be able to maintain health and increase life expectancy. This study shows that the use of dental health monitoring websites is significantly effective in increasing the knowledge of people with diabetes mellitus.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF SCHOOL-BASED DENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM (UKGS): INNOVATIVE INFORMATION SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE E-UKGS WEB PLATFORM

2025-10-02T16:09:59+07:00

The School-Based Dental Health Program (UKGS) plays a strategic role in promotive and preventive efforts for children's oral health. However, the implementation of UKGS in the field still faces various challenges, such as unstructured program management, limited recording systems, and a lack of monitoring and evaluation. These issues highlight the need for digitalization through a web-based information system to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of UKGS management.To address these challenges, this study aimed to design and develop a web-based system, E-UKGS, to improve the quality of UKGS program management. This research employed the Research and Development (R&D) method using the ADDIE model (Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The development stages included user needs analysis, system design, website prototype development, expert validation, and functional feasibility testing. Data collection instruments included interviews, observations, and questionnaires, with purposive sampling involving dental health practitioners, teachers, students, and parents. Feasibility testing with users indicated that the system is easily accessible, functional, and meets user needs in the digital implementation of UKGS, with an ICC value > 0.90, indicating high reliability. The system is considered suitable for independent use by end users, including dental health workers, teachers, students, and parents, to support school-based oral health services. The E-UKGS web platform offers an integrated solution to enhance planning, monitoring, and evaluation of UKGS activities in primary schools, as part of efforts to improve students’ oral health status.

KAFFIR LIME MOUTHWASH : HERBAL INNOVATION FOR ORAL HYGIENE AND HALITOSIS PREVENTION

2025-10-01T18:22:27+07:00

Halitosis is an oral health problem that can reduce quality of life and self-confidence. The use of chemical-based mouthwash often causes side effects; therefore, a safe and effective natural alternative is needed. This study aimed to evaluate the physical quality and effectiveness of mouthwash formulated from kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix DC.) juice in preventing halitosis among students of the Dental Health Department. Three formulas (F1, F2, F3) were tested for organoleptic properties, homogeneity, viscosity, pH, hedonic preference, and organoleptic assessment of halitosis reduction. The results showed that formula F3 had a slightly cloudy white color, a mild fresh aroma, the most preferred taste, and high stability without phase separation during storage. All formulas exhibited an ideal viscosity of approximately 1000 mPas, with F3 showing the most stable pH (5.0–5.1), close to the physiological pH of the oral cavity. Hedonic testing confirmed the highest user acceptance for F3. In conclusion, F3 was the best formula based on physical quality, sensory acceptance, and effectiveness in reducing halitosis. Kaffir lime mouthwash has the potential to serve as a safe and effective herbal alternative for oral health care.

D' FOR CHILD APPLICATION AS AN EDUCATION MEDIA FOR DENTAL AND ORAL HEALTH FOR STUDENTS OF SD NEGERI I KAWALU TASIKMALAYA CITY

2025-09-30T14:41:10+07:00

The prevalence of dental caries based on data from the 2023 Indonesian health survey is 43,6%, Westjava Province is 48%. The prevalence of cavities based on the age group of 5-9 years is 49,9% and the age of 10-14 years is 37,2%. Efforts to prevent dental and oral health problems can be carried out through promotion and prevention efforts through dental health care with a behavioral approach using several media. The D' for Child application is a digital application that provides information about the importance of maintaining dental health in children. Purpose: The D' for Child application as an educational medium to improve knowledge and behavior. Method: quasi experiment with a two-group pre and posttest design, namely providing an intervention group of the D' for Child application, while the control group used poster media. The sample selected in this study used a total sampling of 33 people. Results: the average difference in knowledge of the intervention group was 12,45. The average difference in knowledge of the control group was 11,21. The average behavior of the intervention group was 3,18. The average difference in the control group was 0,88. A p-value of 0.000 for a significant difference in knowledge between the intervention group and the control group, a p-value of 0.000 for a significant difference in behavior between the intervention group and the control group. Conclusion: The D' for Child app gave better results in improving knowledge and behavior compared to the control group.

SIDALUT: A DENTAL HEALTH CARE DOCUMENTATION APPLICATION FOR DENTAL AND ORAL THERAPISTS

2025-10-02T15:46:11+07:00

Dental and Oral Therapists (TGM) require a specific documentation system for dental and oral health care. However, existing Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) are generally not aligned with the workflow and authority of TGMs. This gap has the potential to decrease service quality and professional accountability. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a prototype web-based EMR application named SIDALUT (Dental and Oral Health Care Documentation System) designed specifically for TGMs. This research employed a descriptive method with a cross-sectional design, conducted in September 2023 with 33 final-year students from the Dental Health Department of Poltekkes Kemenkes Jakarta I, selected through total sampling. The evaluation was performed by two subject matter experts from the Indonesian Association of Dental and Oral Therapists (PTGMI) and by users through a Likert scale questionnaire. The results showed that SIDALUT was successfully developed as a web-based application covering the five stages of the care process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The application received "strongly agree" and "agree" ratings from the experts for all content indicators. The user evaluation indicated a very positive perception across four main aspects: content (90.9% agree/strongly agree), accuracy (92.9% agree/strongly agree), design (88.9% agree/strongly agree), and ease of use (92.9% agree/strongly agree). It is concluded that the SIDALUT application is deemed feasible and has the potential to be an effective solution for improving the quality and efficiency of dental and oral health care documentation by TGMs

DHE-PEDIA (DENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION FOR DIABETES MELLITUS SUFFERERS) AS A PROMOTION MEDIA FOR DENTAL AND ORAL HEALTH FOR DIABETES MELLITUS SUFFERERS

2025-10-01T18:30:54+07:00

Globally, diabetes mellitus is one of the leading causes of death. By 2045, the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Indonesia is projected to reach 28.6 million people. This disease can cause complications in the oral cavity, thereby requiring health promotion efforts for oral health through media that are easily accessible via android- and web-based applications. Therefore, it is necessary to develop an application to support education for individuals with diabetes mellitus. This study aims to assess the feasibility of the DHE-Pedia application as a medium for oral health promotion for people with diabetes mellitus. The application was developed using the R&D method with the ADDIE model. The research was conducted at Paal Lima Public Health Center, Jambi, from April to August 2025. Media validation was carried out by material experts and media experts. Respondents consisted of 30 individuals with diabetes mellitus aged 40–65 years, divided into 10 participants for the small group test and 20 participants for the large group test. The instruments used included expert validation questionnaires and field test questionnaires. The results of expert validation of the DHE-Pedia application by three validators showed that the material aspect obtained a total score of 389 (average 129.67), and the media aspect obtained a total score of 278 (average 92.67), both exceeding the feasibility criteria (117.6 and 84), thus declared highly feasible.

EFFECTIVENESS OF CHEWING WATER APOLE AND STARFRUIT IN REDUCING PLAQUE SCORES

2025-09-30T08:46:30+07:00

Background: Plaque is a layer attached to the surface of the teeth consisting of microorganisms that grow on the surface of the teeth if someone ignores dental and oral hygiene. Plaque is the main cause of caries and periodontal disease. Efforts are made to prevent or reduce plaque formation with mechanical plaque control, namely by brushing teeth, chemical methods using mouthwash and natural methods, namely by chewing fibrous and juicy fruits. Objective: the effectiveness of chewing water guava and starfruit in reducing plaque scores in students of the Department of Dental Health, Health Polytechnic of Jambi. Method: This study is a quasi-experimental study using a pre-test and post-test design. Sampling used purposive sampling, the sample in this study amounted to 30 students who were divide into 2 groups intervention . Results: in the group chewing water apple fruit the average value of plaque score reduction was (29.9) and the results of the statistical test p-value 0.000 <0.05 in the group chewing star fruit the average value of plaque score reduction was (33.7) and the results of the statistical test p-value 0.000 <0.05 In the independent T-Test test of unpaired differences, the p-Value obtained was 0.017 <0.05, meaning there was a significant difference between chewing using water apple fruit and star fruit. Conclusion: water apple fruit and star fruit are effective in reducing plaque scores. However, star fruit is more effective in reducing plaque scores in students of the Department of Dental Health, Health Polytechnic of Jambi.

POP-UP MEDIA USING STORYTELLING METHOD TO IMPROVE DENTAL HEALTH KNOWLEDGE IN THE BADUY COMMUNITY

2025-09-29T14:27:19+07:00

The high prevalence of oral diseases in the Baduy tribe is due to a lack of knowledge about dental care practices and limited access to health services, especially in remote areas. The Baduy people are still bound to pikukuh (customary rules), which have been passed down from generation to generation. The meaning of pikukuh is that it never accepts new things from the outside. So, this is an obstacle to getting dental health education directly and not allowing the use of electronic media. Education using the storytelling method with the media of pictorial pop-up books as an alternative. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of using pop-up books with storytelling methods in improving dental health knowledge in children aged 6–12 years in the Baduy community. The research design used was a pre-experimental study with a pre-test and post-test design. Samples were taken using pursposive sampling technique with inclusion criteria, involving 24 respondents. Data was collected through a questionnaire containing 10 question thet were filled out before anf after the education session. The results of the Wilcoxon statistical test showed a significant increase in knowledge, with an average pre-test score of 65.42 and a post-test score of 95.42 (p-value = 0.000). In addition, analysis based on gender showed no significant difference in knowledge improvement (p-value > 0.05). The conclusion of this study is that pop-up books with storytelling methods are effective in improving dental and oral health knowledge in children in the Baduy community.

ANIMATED VIDEO MEDIA TO IMPROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN'S KNOWLEDGE ABOUT DENTAL CARIES

2025-10-01T13:25:37+07:00

Dental caries is a common oral health problem among elementary school children in Indonesia. This study aims to determine the effect of using animated videos on improving children's knowledge about dental caries at SDN Rawasari 01 Pagi. The study used a quantitative method with a one-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design. The sample consisted of 41 third and fourth grade students. The research instruments were educational animated videos and a questionnaire on knowledge about dental caries. Data analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon and Chi-Square tests. The results showed a significant increase in knowledge after the animated video media was provided. Before the treatment, 75.6% of respondents had low knowledge, while after the treatment, 85.3% of respondents showed good knowledge. The Wilcoxon and Chi-Square test showed a significance value of 0.000 (p<0.05), which means that animated video media is effective in increasing students' knowledge. There was no significant relationship between gender and knowledge level (p>0.05), but there was a significant relationship based on age (p<0.05). Animated video media can be an effective educational strategy to increase children's knowledge about dental caries, especially in the context of elementary school education.

COMBINATION OF DIRECT INSTRUCTION AND TOOTH BRUSHING DEMONSTRATION METHODS ON TOOTH BRUSHING SKILLS IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN

2025-10-13T11:01:13+07:00

Background: Tooth decay in early childhood remains very high, with an average national def-t index of 8.43 and a caries prevalence of 92.6%. This figure indicates that preschool children have a history of cavities in 8-9 primary teeth, still far from the WHO target of 2030 for preschool children to have caries of only 50%. Appropriate promotional efforts are needed, aligned with the development of preschoolers, one of which is a combination of direct instruction and tooth-brushing demonstrations to improve preschoolers' tooth-brushing skills. Objective: This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of tooth-brushing skills before and after education with a combination of direct instruction and tooth-brushing demonstration methods. Method: This research used a pre-experimental design with a pretest and posttest with control group design. This research was carried out on pre-school children at Pertiwi VI Kindergarten, Pondok Labu Village, South Jakarta. The sampling technique was purposive sampling of 34 respondents. The instruments used to measure teeth brushing skills were observation sheets. The data was tested using wilcoxon t-test analysis, namely a pre-post design. Results: The mean tooth-brushing skill before education was 42.35 and after education was 92.06. The results of the data effectiveness test before and after being given education with a combination of direct instruction and tooth-brushing demonstration methods show that the p-value 0.001 (p <0.05). Conclusion: the combination of direct instruction and tooth brushing demonstration methods is effective in improving teeth brushing skills in preschool children.