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Improving Dental Health Maintenance Knowledge and Attitudes of Elementary School Children through Android-Based Crossword Puzzle Bedjo Santoso; Supriyana Supriyana; Bambang Sutomo
ABDIGI : JURNAL PENGABDIAN MASYARAKAT KESEHATAN GIGI Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): October 2024
Publisher : Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31983/abdigi.v2i2.12568

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Oral health is an integral part of overall body health. Clinical factors that cause dental caries in elementaryschool children are influenced by host, substart and time. Oral hygiene needs to be maintained from anearly age, especially in children in primary school. If this hygiene is neglected, it can have a negative impacton the child's debris index score. The School Dental Health Program (UKGS) aims to improve the dentalhealth of students in schools through various activities that are promotive, preventive, and curative forstudents who need treatment. One of the effective dental health education methods to be given to elementaryschool children is through crossword puzzles. The method of implementing this community service iscarried out by demonstration, training and assistance in brushing teeth in elementary school children. Basedon the results of community service carried out in primary school children, it can be concluded that there isan increase in children's knowledge and attitudes towards maintaining dental health.Keyword : dental health, children, brushing teeth
USE OF POCKETBOOKS AS PARENTS' GUIDELINES IN MAINTAINING THE DENTAL AND MOUTH CLEANLINESS OF CEREBRAL PALSY CHILDREN Nanda Bupa Pratama; Endah Aryati Eko N; Bedjo Santoso
Wealth Community Empowerment Vol. 1 No. 1: January 2024
Publisher : Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31983/welcomejournal.v1i1.11104

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Dental and oral health problems are often experienced by children with special needs. Limitations in physical and mental development can affect the process of maintaining dental and oral health. Children with special needs in the disabled group have disorders where their body parts are not perfect because they experience disabilities caused by damage to the bones, muscles, and joints so that they do not function normally. The shortcomings of children with physical impairments require parental assistance in maintaining dental and oral health. Providing counseling and giving pocketbooks to parents is an alternative to strengthening the maintenance of dental and oral health for children with physical impairments. This community service activity was carried out at SLB Jepara on a sample of children with physical impairments. The method used in this activity is the Health system approach, namely: Input – Process – Output. The results of the service carried out showed a decrease in the debris index value in children. The good debris index category after implementation was obtained by all respondents. The dental and oral hygiene pocketbook for parents of physically disabled children is used as a tool to increase parents' knowledge about dental and oral health and hygiene.
Improving Dental Health and Nutrition Awareness through the "SEGIGIKU" School Health Program Bedjo Santoso
JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN Vol 23 No 4 (2025): JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN
Publisher : Research and Community Service Unit, Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31965/infokes.Vol23.Iss4.2273

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Indonesia faces serious challenges in dental and oral health and nutrition, with dental caries, stunting, and obesity remaining major public health problems among children. Schools play a crucial role in shaping children’s health behaviors through structured health education and interventions. The School Health Program model “SEGIGIKU” was developed to enhance the involvement of teachers, peers, and parents in improving oral health behavior and nutrition awareness as preventive measures against dental caries, stunting, and obesity in preschool children. This study aimed to develop and evaluate the “SEGIGIKU” School Health Program model as an effort to improve oral health behavior and nutrition awareness among preschool children. This research employed a research and development (R&D) design, consisting of stages of information gathering, program design, expert validation, product testing, and final product development. The results showed a consistent weekly increase in students’ weight and height. Statistical analysis using the Wilcoxon test demonstrated a highly significant improvement in dental hygiene, as indicated by the PHPM score (p = 0.000), and a significant reduction in dental caries, as reflected by the decay score (p = 0.002). In conclusion, the “SEGIGIKU” School Health Program model effectively improves oral health behavior and nutrition awareness, which are closely interconnected, and contributes to the prevention of dental caries, stunting, and obesity in preschool children.
Development Of Smart Dental Mirror Based On Light Sensor And The Effectiveness Of Its Application On The Quality Of Examination Cici Idela; Bedjo Santoso; Lanny Sunarjo
Jurnal Kesehatan Gigi Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026): June 2026
Publisher : Jurusan Kesehatan Gigi, Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31983/jkg.v13i1.11317

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A common problem faced by dentists and dental therapists when using a conventional dental mirror is the need for additional light, such as a flashlight or headlamp, to perform examinations on patients, thereby reducing the effectiveness and efficiency of the examination process. The purpose of this research is to produce innovative tools and analyze their effectiveness to assess the quality of the examination in the aspects of simplicity, safety, efficiency, and accuracy. This research uses the Research and Development (R&D) method with stages: information gathering, product development design, expert validation, product trials, and product results. Sampling totaled 33, consisting of 3 experts and 30 respondents from dental and oral health workers. The independent variable is the Smart Dental Mirror tool. The research data were tested using a Likert Scale and SPSS program analysis Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The results of this study are that the Smart Dental Mirror is feasible, with the results of testing by experts using a Likert Scale of 93.05%. The results of the effectiveness test of using Smart Dental Mirror show a value of entirely at 0.000 (p <0.05) in the aspects of simplicity, safety, efficiency, and accuracy.