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Dental And Oral Health In Patients With Hypertension Disease History Fuad Fatkhurrohman; Hayyu Failasufa; Ayu Kristin Rakhmawati; Dwi Windu Kinanti Arti; Retno Kusniati
SONDE (Sound of Dentistry) Vol. 8 No. 1 (2023): SONDE (Sound of Dentistry)
Publisher : Maranatha Christian University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28932/sod.v8i1.8388

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Community Dentistry has a role to play in improving understanding and quality community dental with oral health through counseling and community dentistry services. Community dentistry services are services where operators must be able to recognize signs and symptoms of the possibility that patients are suffering from systemic diseases that can affect oral hygiene conditions. The aim of this writing is to report scientifically on community dentistry services based on the results of an assessment of health problems in the family. The respondent in this Community Dentistry activity was one of the residents assisted by RW 3, consisting of: mother IH, aged 46 years and brother NA, aged 12 years. Results and discussion: the dental health of the inmates, the condition of the patient's teeth and mouth was in poor condition where the results of the examination were poor OHI, there was bleeding on the gingiva, remaining roots, caries, and loss of several teeth due to caries. The results of Community Dentistry activities in assisted families, Mrs. IH had moderate oral hygiene with an OHI score of 6 before being given curative services in the form of scaling and root planing (SRP), after SRP was carried out, oral hygiene was good with an OHI score of 1.7. This means that there is a decrease in the OHI score after being given curative efforts in the form of SRP. Conclusion: Community dental services begin by preparing an intervention plan based on the results of an assessment of health problems in the family and will provide good intervention results and feedback to the patient's family who cooperate in following input and suggestions by the dentist and other health workers.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEN AGE AND ORAL HEALTH BEHAVIOR AMONG INTEGRATED HEALTH POST CADRES IN SENDANGMULYO VILLAGE IN THE WORKING AREA OF KEDUNGMUNDU COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER Alfina Maulida; Mifbakhuddin Mifbakhuddin; Retno Kusniati; Nur Khamilatusy Sholekhah; Budiono Budiono
Jurnal Medali Vol 8, No 1 (2026): Media Dental Intelektual February 2026
Publisher : Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Islam Sultan Agung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30659/medali.8.1.88-93

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ABSTRACT Background: Dental and oral health refers to the condition of a healthy oral cavity, which includes the health of the soft tissues and hard tissues of the teeth, so that an individual can eat, speak, and engage socially without being hindered by functionality and aesthetics, allowing individuals to lead a productive life both socially and financially. This study aims to determine the relationship between age and dental and oral health behaviors, which include levels of knowledge, attitudes, and practices, among posyandu cadres in Sendangmulyo Village, the working area of Kedungmundu Public Health Center.Method: This research uses observational analysis with a cross-sectional design and the sampling method is simple random sampling with a total sample size of 63 people. Statistical analysis uses the Chi-square test. Result: The results of the Chi-Square correlation statistical test showed a p-value of 0.005, indicating a relationship between age and dental and oral health behavior, which includes levels of knowledge, attitudes, and practices among posyandu cadres.Conclusion: It was concluded that there is a significant relationship between age and dental and oral health behavior, which includes levels of knowledge, attitudes, and practices, among the posyandu cadres in Sendangmulyo village, the working area of Kedungmundu Health Center.
Overview of Professional Dental Students' Knowledge of Patient Safety Goals at Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang Oral and Dental Hospital, Indonesia Annisa Maharani; Retno Kusniati; Nur Khamilatusy Sholekhah; Trixie Salawati
Indonesian Journal of Medicine Vol.11 No.3 (2026)
Publisher : Masters Program in Public Health, Sebelas Maret University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26911/theijmed.2026.11.3.961

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Background: Patient safety refers to actions taken to prevent medical errors and adverse events related to healthcare services, particularly in hospitals where the risk of patient safety incidents is relatively high. Professional dental students are involved in planning and performing patient care under the supervision of the attending physician, making it important to assess their level of knowledge regarding patient safety goals, which may influence the quality of hospital services. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of dental professional students regarding the six dimensions of patient safety goals established by the World Health Organization. Subjects and Method: This study was conducted in December 2025 and involved 104 professional dental students who were actively participating in the Integrated Clinic at Universitas Muhamma­diyah Semarang Dental Hospital, Semarang, Indonesia. A quantitative study with a cross-sectional design was employed. Data were collected using printed questionnaires that were distributed and collected on the same day. The variable examined was the level of knowledge of professional dental students regarding patient safety goals. Descriptive statistical analysis was used to present the characteristics of the respondents. Results: Among 104 professional dental students, the overall knowledge regarding patient safety goals was categorized as good (mean score=80.93%). The highest knowledge score is Improve Effective Communication dimension (96.8%), whereas the lowest score was found in the Identify Patient Correctly dimension (64.73%). Conclusion: The knowledge of professional dental students regarding patient safety goals at Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang Dental Hospital is categorized as good.