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Irwan Supriyanto
Poltekkes Kemenkes Bandung, Bandung
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HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN MENJAGA KESEHATAN GIGI DAN MULUT DENGAN KASUS ABSES GIGI Rina Triana; Yonan Heriyanto; Nurul Fatikhah; Siti Fatimah; Irwan Supriyanto
Jurnal Terapi Gigi dan Mulut Vol 5 No 2 (2026): Jurnal Terapi Gigi dan Mulut
Publisher : Poltekkes Kemenkes Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34011/jtgm.v5i2.4709

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Oral health is an inseparable element of one’s overall physical well-being. In the Indonesian landscape, the prevalence of dental abscesses often stems from a disconnect between theoretical awareness and the practical application of daily oral hygiene. This investigation aimed to analyze the correlation between an individual's level of understanding regarding dental maintenance and the clinical incidence of dental abscesses. Adopting a cross-sectional analytical framework, this study recruited 33 participants via purposive sampling. Subject knowledge was evaluated through structured questionnaires, while clinical data were verified against patients’ medical records. Statistical validation was carried out using the Kendall-Tau test. Findings demonstrated that 51.5% of respondents held a moderate level of knowledge, while 72.7% presented with a history of dental abscesses. The analysis confirms a significant statistical association between these two variables (p = 0.022), leading to the conclusion that oral health maintenance is closely tied to one's knowledge base. To mitigate future oral health complications, it is recommended that healthcare providers implement consistent, long-term oral health promotion and preventive programs to foster public awareness and encourage proactive dental care.
Co-Authors Nurul Fatikhah Rina Triana Siti Fatimah Yonan Heriyanto