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SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMME FOR STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND PARENTS IN ELEMENTARY TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH KNOWLEDGE IN MALANG Feni Istikharoh; Trining Widodorini; Yuanita Lely Rahmawati; Sinta Candra Wardani; Ranny Rachmawati; Meilia Aquina Hakim; Citra Insany Irgananda
Caring : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol 3, No 1 (2023): CARING Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat (April 2023)
Publisher : Caring : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.caringjpm.2023.003.01.4

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Dental and oral health has an important role in supporting the health of the human body. Diseases and disorders of the teeth in school-age children between 7-15 years are disturbances in growth and development. However, many factors still influence the occurrence of dental and oral problems. One of them is the lack of attention and knowledge. At the age of children, parents and teachers have an important role in guiding, providing understanding, reminding and providing facilities to maintain healthy teeth and mouth. Therefore, all three of them need to know to underlie the formation of behaviors that support children adopting a healthy lifestyle. Based on these conditions, we conducted community service to increase this knowledge through the School Health Program, which was implemented in 7 elementary schools in Malang City. In this activity, education was carried out for students, parents and teachers with a total of 325 participants. The results of this program show an increase in knowledge by students, teachers and parents. The knowledge conveyed included basic dental care recommendations such as brushing teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, managing good eating habits, staying away from bad habits that damage teeth and preventing dental caries as early as possible. After completing this activity, participants can adopt a healthy lifestyle to prevent problems with their teeth and mouth. 
Education and Intervention Program for the Maintenance of Removable Partial Dentures Made of Lucitone Merlya Merlya; Fatima Fatima; Sinta Candra Wardani; Wahyu Susilaningtyas
TGO Journal of Community Development Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): July - December
Publisher : Trescode Green Organization

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56070/jcd.v4i2.429

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Tooth loss remains a widespread public health problem affecting mastication, aesthetics, self-confidence, and quality of life. Removable partial dentures (RPD) made of Lucitone Flexible Resin System are increasingly used for their comfort and aesthetic advantages, yet the long-term success of this rehabilitation depends heavily on patients' knowledge and daily maintenance behavior. This community service program aimed to improve the knowledge, skills, and compliance of prosthodontic patients at RSUD Kanjuruhan, Kepanjen, Malang, in caring for their Lucitone-based RPDs. The activity was carried out on 2 September 2026 at the Prosthodontics Clinic of RSUD Kanjuruhan, in collaboration with the Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Brawijaya, under the Dosen Berkarya community service scheme. The program consisted of oral health education, distribution of an educational booklet, live demonstration of proper denture-cleaning techniques, hands-on patient mentoring, and pre- and post-test evaluation. Patients actively participated in the education and demonstration sessions and were able to practice the correct cleaning technique directly under supervision. The activity strengthened patients' understanding of denture hygiene, corrected common misconceptions about denture care, and reinforced the collaborative role of academic institutions and referral hospitals in preventive prosthodontic care, and is expected to reduce the risk of denture-related complications such as denture stomatitis.