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Early Detection of Caries and Efforts to Prevent Dental Caries in Retardation Mental Children Through Empowering Teachers and Parents at SLB BC Optimal Surabaya Ulfah, Siti Fitria; Agus Marjianto
Frontiers in Community Service and Empowerment Vol. 2 No. 4 (2023): December
Publisher : Forum Ilmiah Teknologi dan Ilmu Kesehatan (FORITIKES)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35882/ficse.v2i4.44

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Dental caries is a disease of the hard tissue of the teeth which is characterized by tissue damage, starting from the tooth surface, starting from the enamel, dentin, and extending to the pulp. Dental caries in mentally retarded people is in the moderate category. The data update for SLB BC Optimal Surabaya in 2021 revealed that 100% of the mentally disabled experienced dental caries. Dental caries in mentally retarded children can be prevented by their parents and teachers. Their involvement is very important to achieve optimal dental health in mentally retarded children. The method used is: Starting from permits to partners, target preparation, community service team, materials, tools and materials needed. Providing physical assistance to parents and teachers in the form of tools/materials to support oral physiotherapy and tools/materials to detect dental caries. Training/Counseling on the consequences of dental caries if no treatment is carried out and how to prevent dental caries, definition of dental caries, causes of dental caries, process of dental caries, how to detect early dental caries. The results of the community service activities that have been carried out have obtained the following results: Module for early detection of dental caries and prevention of dental caries. There is an increase in knowledge of dental caries and prevention of dental caries for teachers and parents at SLB BC Optimal Surabaya from 51.2% to 80%. There is an increase The attitude of parents and teachers about dental caries was 65.7% negative. After training, the positive attitude of parents and teachers regarding dental caries was 71.4%. There was an increase in respondents' skills in early detection of caries from 25% to 80%. There was an increase in parents' and teachers' skills regarding preventing dental caries from 15% to 63%.
Improving Oral Hygiene Care Using the Singing Method for Mentally Impaired Students Through Teacher and Parent Assistance at SLB Pedagogia Surabaya Ulfah, Siti Fitria; Agus Marjianto
Frontiers in Community Service and Empowerment Vol. 2 No. 4 (2023): December
Publisher : Forum Ilmiah Teknologi dan Ilmu Kesehatan (FORITIKES)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35882/ficse.v2i4.45

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Children with intellectual disabilities have a higher risk of dental and oral health problems, this is because they have mental deficiencies and limitations to carry out optimal cleaning of their own teeth. Teachers' knowledge about maintaining oral hygiene for mentally retarded students at SLB BC Optimal Surabaya is in the poor category. Meanwhile, the debris index value measured using the debris index for mentally disabled students is in the bad category, namely 2.17. The latest data update on students' dental health at SLB Pedagogia in 2022 is that mentally disabled students have difficulty in self-development, one of which is how to brush their teeth properly, the majority of students experience bad breath. Oral hygiene care skills for mentally disabled students can be done by involving teacher assistance with innovative methods, namely singing. The singing method can have a fun and memorable impact on mentally retarded students. Practicing oral hygiene care skills for mentally retarded students can be done with the assistance of parents and teachers with the stimulation of singing methods. The results of the community service activities that have been carried out have obtained the following results: oral hygiene care module for students with intellectual disabilities, increased knowledge and skills of teachers and parents regarding correct oral hygiene care, increased oral hygiene care skills for mentally disabled students in SLB Pedagogia in Surabaya City, reduced risk mentally retarded students' bad breath.
Parental knowledge of oral and dental health maintenance and caries in children with down syndrome relationships in Universitas Airlangga Dental Hospital Zumaroh, Oktiana; Hidayati, Sri; Ulfah, Siti Fitria
Indonesian Journal of Dental Medicine Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Indonesian Journal of Dental Medicine
Publisher : Faculty of Dental Medicine Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/ijdm.v8i2.2025.64-68

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Background: Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by trisomy of chromosome 21. Individuals with Down syndrome have immunological deficiencies that increase their susceptibility to oral infections, including dental caries. One important factor affecting the prevalence of dental caries in children with Down syndrome is parental understanding. Purpose: This study aims to examine the relationship between parental knowledge of oral health maintenance and the incidence of dental caries in children with Down syndrome visiting the Dental and Oral Hospital of Universitas Airlangga in 2025. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 30 parents of children with Down syndrome attending Dental and Oral Hospital of Universitas Airlangga. Data were collected using a questionnaire to assess parental knowledge and a DMF-T index to evaluate the children's dental caries status. The relationship between dental caries incidence and parental knowledge was examined using the Spearman rank correlation test. Results: Up to 21 parents or guardians (70%) exhibited a deficient degree of understanding, and 10 children (33.3%) exhibited significantly elevated DMF-T scores. The Spearman rank test indicated a significant correlation (p = 0.023), indicating that there was a relationship between parents’ knowledge of oral health care and dental caries in kids with Down syndrome visiting Dental and Oral Hospital of Universitas Airlangga. Conclusion: Dental cavities in children with Down syndrome are inversely correlated with parental or guardian knowledge; the higher the caries rate, the lower the knowledge.
The effect of gargling with 10% concentration of green betel leaf (Piper betle L.) decoction on gingivitis in pregnant women Firmansyah, Yanuar; Hidayati, Sri; Ulfah, Siti Fitria
Indonesian Journal of Dental Medicine Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Indonesian Journal of Dental Medicine
Publisher : Faculty of Dental Medicine Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/ijdm.v8i2.2025.53-58

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Background:  In pregnant women, gingivitis can result from hormonal fluctuations, local oral conditions, and behavioural factors. Bacteria and inflammatory mediators may enter the circulation and reach the uterus, which can increase the risk of low birth weight and preterm delivery. The decoction of green betel leaves exhibits antibacterial properties that may help prevent gingivitis. Purpose: This study addresses the high prevalence of gingivitis among pregnant women at Unit Pelayanan Terpadu (UPT) Pusat Kesehatan Masyarakat (Puskesmas) / Health Centre Kamal. It aims to evaluate the effects of gargling a 10% green betel leaf decoction on gingivitis in pregnant women at UPT Puskesmas Kamal, Bangkalan District. Methods: This study employed a quasi-experimental design, involving 83 pregnant women as respondents. The gingival index, as proposed by Loe and Silness, was measured both before and after gargling to assess the impact of the intervention. Additionally, an observation sheet was utilised to evaluate participants’ adherence to the gargling regimen at home. Data were analysed using the Wilcoxon test. Results: The results indicated an improvement in the average initial gingival index from 2.1013, classified as severe, to 1.2787, classified as moderate. The Wilcoxon test yielded a significance value of p<0.05, demonstrating a statistically significant effect of gargling a 10% green betel leaf (Piper betle L.) decoction on gingivitis in pregnant women at UPT Puskesmas Kamal, Bangkalan District. Conclusion:  Betel leaf (Piper betle L.) can reduce the prevalence of gingivitis in pregnant women.
Co-Authors Agus Marjianto Aini, Aisya Syarifa Ana Dewi, Dian Fitri Ansari, Anshad Aqidatunisa, Hanis Arum Bambang Hadi Sugito Dewi Pramesti, Krisyasinta Riyanandia Edi, Afidatul Mukhlishoh Edi, Imam Sarwo Endang Purwaningsih Firmansyah, Yanuar Gita Wahyuningytyas, Miranda Isnanto Isnanto Mahirawatie, Ida Chairanna Marjianto, Agus Prasetyowati, Silvia Putri, Andini S.K. Ratuela, Jeineke Sri Hidayati Sugiarta, Angga Sukini, Sukini Taufik, Izzatun Nuriy Zumaroh, Oktiana