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Journal : ODONTO Dental Journal

THE CORRELATION BETWEEN DENTAL CARIES AND ORAL HEALTH RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN Fitri Diah Oktadewi; Indah Titien Soeprihati; Lisdrianto Hanindriyo
ODONTO : Dental Journal Vol 7, No 2 (2020): December 2020
Publisher : Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Islam Sultan Agung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30659/odj.7.2.82-89

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Background: Visually impaired children have a low vision to visualize the process of plaque removal on teeth resulting in dental caries progression. Dental caries has an impact on children’s quality of life. The impact of dental caries on oral health related quality of life among visually impaired children remains mostly unknown. This study aimed to determine the correlation between dental caries and oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) among visually impaired children.Method: This study was an observational study with a cross sectional design and conducted across four regencies in Yogyakarta and Central Java Province. A total of 70 visually impaired children aged 7-18 participated in this study. The participants underwent a dental examination to determine their caries experience using DMFT/dmft index. Oral health related quality of life was measured using the COHIP SF 19 questionnaire with interviewing method.Result: Data analysis showed that caries frequency was 94,3%. The mean number of DMFT/dmft index was 4,8 ± 2,743. Spearman correlation test showed the p value was 0,611 (p>0,05) for the correlation between DMFT/dmft index and OHRQoL.Conclusion: This study showed no correlation between dental caries and oral health related quality of life among visually impaired children.
SCHOOL-BASED FLOURIDE MOUTH RINSE (S-FMR) SEBAGAI UPAYA PENCEGAHAN KARIES PADA ANAK: SEBUAH TINJAUAN PUSTAKA Seno, Pratitis Widi; Mardiunti, Ambar Delfi; Putri, Dewi Sartieka; Khoerunisa, Irma; Oktadewi, Fitri Diah
Odonto : Dental Journal Vol 7, No 2 (2020): December 2020
Publisher : Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Islam Sultan Agung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30659/odj.7.2.134-142

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Background: Dental caries is an infectious microbial disease that begins as demineralization of an inorganic portion of tooth, followed by the destruction of organic parts, leading to cavity formation. Fluoride helps to prevent caries which can be administered systematically or topically. Fluoride mouth rinse has been used in school program to prevent caries.Method: This article aim is to describe the effectiveness of school-based fluoride mouth rinse (S-FMR) as one of the effective methods to prevent caries on children.Discussion: The School-based Fluor Mouth Rinse (S-FMR) program or gargling using fluoride in schools is the use of fluoride as a mouth rinse for children aged 6-18 years conducted in the school environment. Several studies have shown that S-FMR can reduce the prevalence of caries.Conclusion: S-FMR is considered effective in preventing caries due to the simple method, cost-effectiveness, time efficiency, and easily undertaken by the teacher’s supervision