<![CDATA[ABSTRACTBackground: Dental neglect is a commonly encountered phenomenon among the elderly population. It is closely associated with infrequent tooth brushing, minimal dental visits, and low awareness of oral health importance, which may ultimately lead to tooth loss. Tooth loss negatively affects masticatory function, speech, aesthetics, and overall quality of life in the elderly. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the relationship between dental neglect in the elderly and the number of tooth loss at Yayasan Uma Kandung Nursing Home, Banjarmasin. Methods: This was an analytic observational study with a cross-sectional design. A total of 92 elderly participants were selected using total sampling. Dental neglect was measured using the Dental Neglect Scale (DNS) questionnaire consisting of 11 statements, while tooth loss was assessed through direct intraoral examination. Data were analyzed using the Pearson Product Moment correlation test with IBM SPSS. Results: Pearson Product Moment correlation analysis revealed a significant relationship between dental neglect and the number of tooth loss among the elderly at Yayasan Uma Kandung Nursing Home, Banjarmasin (p = 0.001), with a positive correlation and strong strength (r = 0.674). Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between dental neglect and the number of tooth loss among the elderly at Yayasan Uma Kandung Nursing Home, Banjarmasin.Keywords : Dental Neglect, Elderly, Nursing Home, Tooth Loss ABSTRAK Latar Belakang: Dental neglect atau pengabaian kesehatan gigi dan mulut merupakan fenomena yang sering ditemui pada lansia. Pengabaian ini berkaitan erat dengan kurangnya kebiasaan menyikat gigi, minimnya kunjungan ke dokter gigi, dan rendahnya kesadaran akan pentingnya kesehatan gigi, yang pada akhirnya dapat menyebabkan kehilangan gigi. Kehilangan gigi berdampak pada fungsi pengunyahan, kemampuan berbicara, estetika, serta kualitas hidup lansia secara keseluruhan. Tujuan: Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara dental neglect pada lansia dengan jumlah kehilangan gigi di Panti Jompo Yayasan Uma Kandung Banjarmasin. Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian observasional analitik dengan desain cross sectional. Sampel berjumlah 92 lansia yang dipilih menggunakan teknik total sampling. Dental neglect diukur menggunakan kuesioner Dental Neglect Scale (DNS) yang terdiri dari 11 pernyataan, sedangkan kehilangan gigi dinilai melalui pemeriksaan intraoral langsung. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji korelasi Pearson Product Moment dengan bantuan program IBM SPSS. Hasil: Hasil uji korelasi Pearson Product Moment didapatkan terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara dental neglect dengan jumlah kehilangan gigi pada lansia di Panti Jompo Yayasan Uma Kandung Banjarmasin (p = 0,001) dengan arah hubungan positif dan kekuatan kuat (r = 0,674). Kesimpulan: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya hubungan yang signifikan antara dental neglect dengan jumlah kehilangan gigi pada lansia di Panti Jompo Yayasan Uma Kandung Banjarmasin. Kata kunci : Dental Neglect, Kehilangan Gigi, Lansia, Panti Jompo]]>
