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Anshad Ansari
Department of Oral Health Therapy, Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore, Singapore
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The Role of Parents and Teachers In Maintaining Oral Health With Dental Caries in Children With Down Syndrome Mira Indah Pusponegoro; Ratih Larasati; Agus Marjianto; Anshad Ansari
International Journal of Advanced Health Science and Technology Vol. 4 No. 3 (2024): June
Publisher : Forum Ilmiah Teknologi dan Ilmu Kesehatan (FORITIKES)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35882/ijahst.v4i3.323

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Down syndrome it is also called trisomy 21 because it has three chromosomes on chromosome 21, whereas normal people only have two. This occurs because chromosome 21 cannot separate during the cell division process, resulting in individuals with 47 chromosomes. The physical and psychological limitations experienced by children with down syndrome cause a lower ability to maintain oral and dental health and result in a higher risk of dental caries compared to normal children. Several recent studies explain that the role of parents and teachers is needed to improve oral health maintenance in order to reduce the risk of dental caries in children with down syndrome. This research aims to determine the relationship between the role of parents and teachers in keeping oral health and dental caries in children with down syndrome in the North and East Surabaya areas. This type of research is a cross sectional analytical research with 37 down syndrome children, parents and teachers as respondents. The data collection instruments used were questionnaire sheets and DMF-T examination sheets. The technical data analysis uses the Spearman rank test and multiple regression. The results of the research show that there is a significant relationship between the role of parents and teachers in maintaining oral health and dental caries in children with down syndrome. Conclusion: More active role of parents and teachers is needed in reducing the rate of dental caries in children with down syndrome.
Association Between Oral Health Maintenance Knowledge and Tooth Loss Among Older Adults in Surabaya Yanita Almas Chandra Dewi; Sunomo Hadi; Siti Fitria Ulfah; Anshad Ansari
International Journal of Advanced Health Science and Technology Vol. 6 No. 5 (2026): October
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35882/ijahst.v6i5.648

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Tooth loss remains a major oral health problem among older adults and may impair mastication, nutritional intake, communication, and quality of life. Although adequate knowledge of oral health maintenance may support preventive behaviors, evidence regarding its relationship with tooth loss among community-dwelling older adults in Surabaya remains limited. This study aimed to determine the association between oral health maintenance knowledge and the number of missing teeth among older adults attending Posyandu Lansia Sekar Arum, Kertajaya, Surabaya. An analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted among 54 older adults aged 65 years and above selected using simple random sampling from 62 registered individuals. Oral health maintenance knowledge was assessed using a validated structured questionnaire, while tooth loss was determined through direct oral examination. Data were analyzed descriptively and using the Chi-square test, with Cramér’s V used to estimate the strength of association. The results showed that 46 participants (85.2%) had poor oral health maintenance knowledge, whereas 44 participants (81.5%) had lost more than ten teeth. Cross-tabulation demonstrated that 41 of 46 participants (89.1%) with poor knowledge had experienced tooth loss exceeding ten teeth. The Chi-square analysis demonstrated a statistically significant association between oral health maintenance knowledge and tooth loss (χ² = 36.42, df = 6, p < 0.001), with Cramér’s V = 0.58, indicating a strong association. These findings indicate that inadequate oral health maintenance knowledge is associated with greater tooth loss among older adults in the study population. Strengthening age-appropriate oral health education and preventive services through community-based health programs may support better oral health practices and preservation of natural teeth among older adults.
Co-Authors Larasati, Ratih Marjianto, Agus Mira Indah Pusponegoro Siti Fitria Ulfah Sunomo Hadi Yanita Almas Chandra Dewi