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Effectiveness of the dento activity book on preschool children's dental health knowledge : experimental study Kurniawati, Dwi; Lupianto, Della Kusumawati; Sari, Morita; Kaswindiarti, Septriyani
Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry Vol 38, No 1 (2026): March 2026
Publisher : Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24198/pjd.vol38no1.65755

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Introduction: Poor dental health in early childhood is a significant concern. Data from Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) indicate an alarming increase in the percentage of the Indonesian population experiencing dental and oral problems, rising from 25.9% in 2013 to 57.6% in 2018. A major contributing factor to the prevalence of these issues is a lack of knowledge. Education is essential for enhancing awareness and understanding. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Dento Activity Book in improving preschool children's knowledge about maintaining dental and oral health.Methods: This research utilizes a quasi-experimental design that features a pre-post test with a non-equivalent control group. A total of 46 children from Permata Hati Islamic Kindergarten/KB were selected as participants. Knowledge was assessed through a questionnaire administered before and after the educational intervention. The data were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test.Results: The average knowledge score for the treatment group increased by 1.96, while the control group saw an increase of 0.30, yielding a significant value of 0.00 (p < 0.05).Conclusion: The Dento Activity Book effectively enhances preschool children's understanding of how to maintain their dental and oral health.   
The Effectiveness of Education Using Video Presentations on Improving Dental and Oral Health Knowledge in Grade IV Children in State Elementary Schools Bengalon 1 Rengganis Gelistianti Rejeki; Ana Riolina; Dwi Kurniawati; Morita Sari
Jurnal Manajemen Informasi Kesehatan (Health Information Management) Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): Health Information and Management
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Sapta Bakti

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51851/jmik.v11i1.1046

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Background: Dental and oral health problems in school-age children are still common and one of them is due to a lack of knowledge about how to maintain dental and oral health properly. Educational media in the form of video presentations can be used to improve student understanding because it combines visual and audio elements that are more interesting to children. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of dental and oral health education using presentation video media on the level of knowledge of grade IV elementary school students. Method: This study uses a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental pretest–posttest design. The research participants amounted to 52 grade IV students of SD Negeri Bengalon 1 who were selected using the purposive sampling technique. Data collection was carried out using a dental and oral health knowledge questionnaire of 10 questions given before and after the intervention. The intervention was in the form of a 5-minute educational video on how to maintain healthy teeth and mouth, tooth brushing techniques, healthy food, and prevention of dental diseases. Data analysis was carried out using the Shapiro–Wilk normality test and the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. Result: The results showed an increase in students' knowledge scores after being given the intervention. The results of the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test showed that there was a significant difference between the pretest and posttest scores with a significance value of 0.001 (p < 0.05). A total of 43 students experienced an increase in scores after being given education Conclusion: Dental and oral health education using presentation video media is effective in improving the knowledge of grade IV elementary school students. Video media can be used as an interesting and effective health learning method for school-age children.
Penyuluhan Kesehatan Gigi dan Mulut sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Pengetahuan Perawatan Oral pada Santri Pondok Pesantren Assalam Cecilya Nella Yuppy Anggraeni; Morita Sari; Sartari Entin Yuletnawati; Titis Wicaksono Giman; Gita Alivia Ananda; Azzah Putri Farohyani; Dyah Ajeng Ramadhani; Rizkha Hatma Putra
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Kesehatan Gigi FOKGII (JPMKG FOKGII) Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Februari 2026
Publisher : Forum Komunikasi Kedokteran Gigi Islam Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.67376/jpmkg.v3i1.76

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Kesehatan gigi dan mulut merupakan bagian penting dari kesehatan umum yang berpengaruh terhadap kualitas hidup dan kesejahteraan seseorang. Tingginya prevalensi karies pada anak usia sekolah di Indonesia menunjukkan perlunya intervensi promotif dan preventif yang berkelanjutan, khususnya pada kelompok yang memiliki keterbatasan akses layanan kesehatan seperti santri pondok pesantren. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan santriwati tentang pemeliharaan kesehatan gigi dan mulut melalui penyuluhan yang disertai media poster dan demonstrasi. Metode yang digunakan meliputi pre-test, pemberian edukasi menggunakan poster dan diakhiri dengan post-test. Hasil menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan yang sangat signifikan. Nilai pre-test berada pada kisaran 50–70 meningkat menjadi 90–100 pada post-test, dengan peningkatan rata-rata skor dari 67,1 menjadi 99,7. Peserta juga menunjukkan antusiasme dan partisipasi yang tinggi selama kegiatan. Temuan ini mengindikasikan bahwa penyuluhan kesehatan gigi dan mulut yang dikombinasikan dengan media poster dan demonstrasi efektif dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan dan pemahaman santri mengenai perawatan kesehatan gigi dan mulut.
Edukasi Gaya Hidup Sehat melalui Poster untuk Kesehatan Gigi Santri Pesantren Assalam Yovitha Januisma Azizi EF; Morita Sari; Sri Oetami Rahajoe Soedarjat; Jihan Fathin Az Zahra; Quennessa Cahya Albetra; Miftahul Husna N TR; Shafa Nur Novitasari
Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Nusantara Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): Edisi Mei - Agustus
Publisher : Lembaga Dongan Dosen

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55338/jpkmn.v7i2.8779

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Kerusakan gigi masih menjadi salah satu masalah kesehatan masyarakat yang cukup tinggi, terutama pada kelompok remaja. Rendahnya kesadaran dalam menjaga kebersihan gigi dan mulut, serta tingginya konsumsi makanan manis dan lengket, menjadi faktor utama yang memicu terjadinya karies gigi. Pondok Pesantren Assalam sebagai lingkungan dengan sistem asrama memiliki tantangan tersendiri dalam penerapan perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat pada santri. Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan santriwati mengenai kesehatan gigi dan mulut melalui edukasi menggunakan media poster. Metode yang digunakan adalah pre-experimental dengan desain one group pretest-posttest. Kegiatan diawali dengan pemberian pretest untuk mengukur pengetahuan awal, dilanjutkan dengan edukasi mengenai penyebab dan pencegahan gigi berlubang menggunakan poster, serta diakhiri dengan posttest untuk mengukur peningkatan pengetahuan. Hasil menunjukkan adanya peningkatan yang signifikan pada pengetahuan santriwati, dengan nilai pretest berada pada rentang 40–60, sedangkan nilai posttest meningkat menjadi 80–100 dengan rata-rata mencapai 99,2. Hal ini menunjukkan adanya peningkatan rata-rata sebesar ±40 poin setelah intervensi diberikan.Dengan demikian, edukasi menggunakan media poster terbukti efektif dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan kesehatan gigi dan mulut pada santriwati. Program ini direkomendasikan untuk dilaksanakan secara berkelanjutan sebagai upaya promotif dalam meningkatkan kesadaran dan perilaku hidup sehat di lingkungan pesantren.
Penyuluhan Interaktif Mitos dan Fakta Kesehatan Gigi dan Mulut menggunakan Media Flip Card pada Remaja Pesantren Haydar Tsaqib Muta’ali; Morita Sari; Fitrul Azmi Eka Farhana; Rahardyan Ilnham Arzaqi; Rista Aulia Ardhita; Fatir Rachman Hadi
JURNAL PENGABDIAN MASYARAKAT INDONESIA Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Juni: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Indonesia (JPMI)
Publisher : Politeknik Pratama Purwokerto

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/jpmi.v5i2.6921

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Oral and dental health problems remain a significant public health concern, particularly among adolescents. Limited knowledge and the persistence of myths circulating in the community can negatively influence oral health behaviors. Therefore, effective promotive and preventive educational efforts that are engaging and easy to understand are needed. The use of interactive visual educational media, such as flip cards presenting myths and facts related to oral and dental health, is expected to improve adolescents’ understanding while simultaneously supporting early detection of oral health conditions through direct dental examinations. Methods: The activity was conducted at As-Salam Islamic Boarding School, Surakarta, on October 19, 2025, involving 20 female students from class X-5. Interactive counseling using flip card media containing myths and facts about oral and dental health was conducted, followed by a question-and-answer session and free dental examinations. Participants’ understanding was evaluated using a post-test after the educational session. Results: The evaluation showed that 18 out of 20 participants (90%) were able to correctly distinguish between myths and facts after the counseling session. Dental examinations revealed that most participants had caries in permanent molar teeth, and some had persistent deciduous teeth. Conclusion: Interactive counseling using flip card media effectively improved students’ knowledge of oral and dental health myths and facts and facilitated the identification of oral health conditions. This approach may serve as an effective promotive and preventive educational strategy in Islamic boarding schools.
Co-Authors . Melinda Abdul Hadi Kadarusno Adhelia Ayu Ningtyas Ana Riolina Ananda Annas Maruf Ananda, Gita Alivia Anindyajati, Arya Antariksa Aprilia Yuanita Anwaristi Ariyani Faizah Asykarie, Ichda N. Amiria Azzah Putri Farohyani Cahyani Cahyani Cahyani Cecilya Nella Yuppy Anggraeni Chandra, Afrizal Andika deny teguh setyaji Devi Wulandari Dwi Kurniawati Dwi Kurniawati, Dwi Dyah Ajeng Ramadhani Ediningtyas, Kurniasari Fatir Rachman Hadi Feby Aurelita Jaya Pradana Fitrul Azmi Eka Farhana Ghaisani, Monica Ekania Ghinna Yulia Indarti Gita Alivia Ananda Gusti Dhika Zafira Habibi, Muhammad Yusuf Hapsari, Erlin Hartarto, Deddy Haydar Tsaqib Muta’ali Haykal, Shafira Annas Haykal, Shafira Annas Ichda N. Amiria Asykarie Ichda Nabiela Amiria Asykarie Ikmal Hafizi Imamah, Adinda Dwi Putri Indrayana Imani, Cavita Nur Indarti, Ghinna Yulia Ingram, Richard Jihan Fathin Az Zahra Jr, James. W. Holsinger Khairunnisa, Sastya Fitri Kisari, Deanita Putri Laras Ayu Pringgandini Lupianto, Della Kusumawati Maruf, Ananda Annas Mawarni, Karisma Aulia Melinda Melinda Miftahul Husna N TR Monica Ekania Ghaisani Mufida, Arifah Rizqi Nala Rosa Nendia Intan Permata Putri Nendika Dyah Ayu Murika Sari Ningtyas, Adhelia Ayu Novyana Tedia Sutisna Nur Ariska Nugrahani Nur Fatihah Jannah Pangestu, Aditya Ihza Dwi Pringgandini, Laras Ayu Puspaningrum, Putri Quennessa Cahya Albetra Rahardyan Ilnham Arzaqi Rengganis Gelistianti Rejeki Rini Puspita Sari Rista Aulia Ardhita Rizkha Hatma Putra Sari, Ayu Dika Sartari Entin Yuletnawati Sastya Fitri Khairunnisa Selma Fatiha Bernice Septriyani Kaswindiarti setyaji, deny teguh Setyasri, Indri Devi Shafa Nur Novitasari Shafira Annas Haykal Sri Muryani Sri Oetami Rahajoe Soedarjat Sukini, Sukini Sutisna, Novyana Tedia Titis Wicaksono Giman Ummah, Oktavia Annazihah Syifaul Varianziana, Fauzia Wackerbarth, Sarah Wardani, Astrid Pramudya Wayandiara, Danar Dimas Yovitha Januisma Azizi EF