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CHARACTERISTIC OF ORAL MEDICINE PATIENT USING TELEDENTISTRY DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC Amtha, Rahmi; Gunardi, Indrayadi; Astoeti, Tri Erri; Roeslan, M. Orliando
Odonto : Dental Journal Vol 8, No 1 (2021): July 2021
Publisher : Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Islam Sultan Agung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (448.802 KB) | DOI: 10.30659/odj.8.1.18-27

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected health care systems around the world. Dentistry is one of the most closely related to the production of aerosols or droplets. Minimal visits to a dental clinic or hospital are highly recommended except in emergency cases. The government's recommendation is the use of teledentistry to conduct diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases. The oral medicine field is fully in charge of this activity and until now it has never been studied how the characteristics of oral medicine patients who use teledentistry services including their level of satisfaction. Method: To describe the characteristic including the level of satisfaction of Oral Medicine patients using teledentistry in Dental Hospital Usakti during pandemic COVID-19. An observational cross-sectional study was conducted in the Oral Medicine Clinic in 31 patients who used teledentistry services at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic under informed consent. Validated modified questionnaire and sociodemographic data were collected and satisfaction scores were categorized. Results: The validity of the questionnaire showed Cronbach-alpha 0.83 with a reliability of 0.95 and a separation of 4.49. Most of the subject used teledentistry was female (54.83%), 31-60 years old (51.61%), no history of contact with COVID-19 patient, and prior history of teledentistry (100%, 77.41%, respectively). 93.6% of subjects showed a high satisfaction level in using teledentistry services. Conclusion: The characteristic of oral medicine patients using teledentistry described a high satisfaction level, thus the teledentistry method could be a solution in/after the pandemic era.
Children's Oral Health Behavior in Cultural Practice: A Qualitative Study of Early Childhood Caries in Padang City Pujiastuty, Arymbi; Effendi, Nursyirwan; Machmud, Rizanda; Astoeti, Tri Erri; Nurti, Yevita; Ramdesta, Andry; Fatasa, Uzika Putri; Ramadhan, Fajar
Sosiohumaniora Vol 28, No 2 (2026): Sosiohumaniora: Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora, JULY 2026
Publisher : Universitas Padjadjaran

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Early Childhood Caries (ECC) remains a major public health concern in Indonesia. While global studies have widely applied the Health Belief Model (HBM) to explain parental perceptions of oral health, limited research has integrated local cultural values and the role of early childhood education (ECE) in shaping oral health practices. This study explores how cultural norms, parenting styles, and educational settings influence children’s oral health behaviors in Padang City.This study uses a qualitative case study design conducted at three early childhood education institutions with a Holistic Integrative Early Childhood Education program in Padang City (RA Ar Risalah, Adzkia, and Nirbas). Data was collected through observations, semi-structured interviews with parents and teachers and literature review. Purposive sampling identified actor informants (parents of children with and without caries) and ordinary informants (teachers, principals). Data analysis followed Miles and Huberman’s three-stage approach: coding, data display, and conclusion drawing. Findings show that toothbrushing is culturally embedded in bathing routines, maternal control over diet is stronger than paternal or extended family control, and dental care is largely perceived as curative rather than preventive. ECC in Padang City reflects a complex interplay of cultural practices, parental roles, socioeconomic conditions, and institutional support. Addressing ECC requires culturally grounded interventions that involve both family and PAUD educators, while reframing oral health as preventive rather than curative.