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Edukasi Kesehatan Gigi dan Mulut untuk Meningatkan Perilaku Hidup Sehat Anak Usia Sekolah Dasar Zulkaidah, Utari; Arsad, Arsad; Yulistina, Yulistina; Dirman, Rezki; Nurdin, Nasrayanti; Qardhawijayanti, Suci
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat (ABDIRA) Vol 6, No 2 (2026): Abdira
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/abdira.v6i2.1725

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Dental and oral health problems in elementary school children are still a public health problem, especially in areas with limited access to health services. Low knowledge and behavior of maintaining dental and oral hygiene contributes to the high incidence of dental caries in children. This community service activity aims to increase children's knowledge and healthy living behavior through dental and oral health education. The activity was carried out at SD 4 Lainungan, Pabaraseng Village, Sidenreng Rappang Regency, with the target of elementary school students. The methods used include interactive counseling as well as demonstrations and good and correct brushing practices. Evaluation was carried out through questions and answers and observation of toothbrushing skills. The results of the activity showed that most of the students had low knowledge and many experienced dental caries. After educational activities, there was an increase in students' understanding and skills in maintaining dental and oral health. Education accompanied by direct practice is effective as a promotive and preventive effort in shaping children's healthy living behaviors.
Upaya Promotif Preventif Kesehatan Gigi melalui Penyuluhan dan Sikat Gigi Massal Yasin, Sultan Amin; Zulkaidah, Utari; Yulistina, Yulistina; Arsad, Arsad; Bulu, Nofyanto Tanjung; Ibrahim, Ibrahim
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat (ABDIRA) Vol 6, No 2 (2026): Abdira
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/abdira.v6i2.1816

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Oral and dental health is an important part of overall health, especially in early childhood. Lack of knowledge about proper oral hygiene practices can increase the risk of dental caries among children. This community service activity aimed to improve children's knowledge and skills in maintaining oral hygiene through dental health education and mass tooth brushing activities. The program was conducted at Taman Bermain Aisyiyah in Kamirie Hamlet, Mattiro Tasi Village, targeting early childhood students. The methods used included dental health counseling, demonstration of proper tooth brushing techniques, and mass tooth brushing practice guided by lecturers and students. The results showed that the children were enthusiastic in participating in the activities and were able to practice proper tooth brushing techniques after the demonstration. This activity contributed to improving children's awareness and habits in maintaining oral and dental health from an early age.