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All Journal Abdimas Talenta : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat B-Dent, Jurnal Kedokteran Gigi Universitas Baiturrahmah
Dewi Kartika
Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Sumatera Utara
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KNOWLEDGE OF DENTISTS IN MEDAN CONCERNING GREEN DENTISTRY ON RADIOLOGICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT Cek Dara Manja; Dewi Kartika; Sonia Ayunita Saragih
B-Dent: Jurnal Kedokteran Gigi Universitas Baiturrahmah Vol 10, No 2 (2023): Vol 10 No 2, Desember 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33854/jbd.v10i2.1333

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Introduction: The radiographic procedure is hazardous waste because it uses toxic materials. According to the concept of green dentistry, appropriate and efficient waste management needs to be carried out to avoid risks to human health or the environment. This study aims to determine the knowledge level of dentists in Medan concerning green dentistry in the management of radiological waste. Methods: A descriptive study was used as a study method, and purposive sampling was used to choose samples. The total sample consisted of 31 dentists in Medan who owned radiographic equipment. Data were obtained from direct questionnaires. The data were analyzed univariately and calculated in a frequency and percentage table. Result: The results showed that 100% of dentists knew about the definition of green dentistry, 83.9% about the 4R principle of green dentistry, 96.8% about the green dentistry recommendation for radiological waste management, 100% about the benefit of digital radiographic images, 93.5% about paper waste management of digital radiography, 35.5% about the silver-containing hazardous waste solution, 90.3% about how to dispose of fixer solution, 71.0% about disposing of developer solution, 93.5% about disposing of x-ray films, 71.0% about disposing of lead foil, and 45.2% about good x-ray cleaners. Conclusion: This study concludes that 87.1% of dentists in Medan had a knowledge level of green dentistry on radiological waste management in the good category, 9.7% in the fair category, and 3.2% in the less category.
Improving oral and dental health through counseling, video and phantom demonstration during the Covid-19 pandemic to the Medan Belawan community Trelia Boel; M. Zulkarnain; Rini Octavia Nasution; Lydia Irani Nainggolan; Dewi Kartika
ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 6 No. 1 (2021): ABDIMAS TALENTA : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
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Based on Basic Health Research, dental and oral diseases still occur in the province of North Sumatra, both urban and rural. Through the USU Community Service Institute, community service activities are carried out with the title of improving oral and dental health through counseling and maintenance of oral health in the Medan Belawan community. This activity is based on the need to maintain oral and dental health from an early age, so that good behavior in maintaining health can be accustomed from a young age. Implementation of counseling on Improving Dental and Oral Health during the Covid-19 Pandemic to the Medan Belawan community, totaling 67 people, activities are carried out within 1 (one) day. Extension methods and techniques include video screenings, lectures, demonstrations of phantoms in oral and dental care and question and answer sessions. The results achieved are that it is necessary to carry out further dedication to the school environment in Medan Belawan for Health Education and Maintenance during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Co-Authors Cek Dara Manja Lydia Irani Nainggolan M. Zulkarnain Rini Octavia Nasution Sonia Ayunita Saragih Trelia Boel, Trelia