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Gambaran Pengetahuan Menggosok Gigi dengan Kejadian Karies Gigi Pada Anak-Anak Pemulung Dominikus Suryo Skukubun; Firman Firman; Zilal Islamy Paramma; Ayu Wulandari
Jurnal Terapi Gigi dan Mulut Vol 5 No 1 (2025): Jurnal Terapi Gigi dan Mulut
Publisher : Poltekkes Kemenkes Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34011/jtgm.v5i1.4109

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Data from the Indonesian Ministry of Health indicate that the majority of the population brushes their teeth daily (94.7%). However, only 2.8% practice toothbrushing at the recommended times, namely after breakfast and before going to bed. The Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) also reports a high prevalence of dental caries among children, reaching 81.1% in those aged 3–4 years, 92.6% in children aged 5–9 years, and 73.4% among those aged 10–14 years. This study aimed to describe toothbrushing knowledge and its relationship with the occurrence of dental caries among scavenger children at the Makassar City landfill site. A descriptive study design was employed, involving a population of 75 scavenger children aged 6–12 years. Total sampling was applied, meaning all eligible children were included as respondents. Data were analyzed using SPSS through descriptive statistical analysis (univariate) and cross-tabulation (bivariate). The results showed that most respondents had a good level of toothbrushing knowledge (53.3%), while 25.3% had moderate knowledge and 21.3% had low knowledge. Furthermore, dental caries were found in the majority of children (94.7%), whereas only 5.3% were free from caries.
Hubungan Pemeliharaan Kesehatan Gigi terhadap Status Karies Gigi pada Anak Usia 6-12 Tahun Emmy Yadina Br Ginting; Ayu Wulandari; Firman Firman; Irfan Maulana Syam
Jurnal Terapi Gigi dan Mulut Vol 5 No 1 (2025): Jurnal Terapi Gigi dan Mulut
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34011/jtgm.v5i1.4355

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Dental caries is a disease affecting the hard tissues of the teeth, including enamel, dentin, and cementum, caused by the activity of microorganisms that ferment carbohydrates. This process leads to demineralization of tooth structures and may progress to more severe damage if left untreated. Proper oral and dental health maintenance plays a crucial role in preventing dental caries, particularly among school-aged children. This study aimed to determine the relationship between oral health maintenance and dental caries status among children aged 6–12 years at the Department of Pedodontics, Dental and Oral Hospital of Hasanuddin University, Makassar. This study employed an analytical observational design with a cross-sectional approach involving 70 children, selected using a total sampling technique. Data on oral health maintenance were collected using a structured questionnaire, while dental caries status was assessed through clinical examination. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate methods. Normality testing using the Kolmogorov–Smirnov test indicated that the data were not normally distributed; therefore, Chi-Square and Wilcoxon tests were applied. The results showed that the majority of respondents had good oral health maintenance practices (57.14%); however, dental caries was found in all children examined. Statistical analysis revealed a significant relationship between oral health care and dental caries status (p < 0.05), as well as a significant difference between oral health care and caries-related knowledge (p < 0.05). In conclusion, oral and dental health maintenance is significantly associated with dental caries status among children aged 6–12 years, although good maintenance practices alone were not sufficient to prevent the occurrence of dental caries.
Gambaran Pengetahuan Orang Tua terhadap Gigi Molar Pertama Permanen Anak Putri Selvina Cintia Hanoatubun; Firman Firman; Karima Qurnia Mansjur; Nurul Safira Maulida
Jurnal Terapi Gigi dan Mulut Vol 5 No 1 (2025): Jurnal Terapi Gigi dan Mulut
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34011/jtgm.v5i1.4403

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Knowledge is the result of a thought process that plays an important role in shaping attitudes and behaviors. Parental knowledge greatly influences efforts to maintain children’s oral and dental health. Children aged 6–12 years require special attention because this period involves the transition from primary to permanent teeth, including the eruption of the first permanent molar, which plays a crucial role in mastication and dental arch development. Lack of parental knowledge may lead to delayed problem detection and suboptimal dental care. This study aimed to determine the level of parental knowledge regarding children’s first permanent molar teeth and the sources of information that contribute to increasing this knowledge. This research was a quantitative descriptive study conducted at RSGMP Unhas Makassar City from July to August 2025. The study population consisted of 210 parents who had children aged 6–12 years visiting RSGMP Unhas Makassar City, with a sample of 136 respondents. Data were collected using questionnaires and documentation, then analyzed and presented in frequency distribution tables. The results showed that most parents had a high level of knowledge regarding the first permanent molar teeth. However, good knowledge was not always followed by optimal dental care behavior. Parental education and occupation were found to influence knowledge levels. In conclusion, parental knowledge regarding first permanent molar teeth at RSGMP Unhas Makassar City is relatively high but not consistently aligned with children’s dental care practices. Continuous education is needed to ensure that knowledge can be effectively implemented in daily dental care.
Co-Authors Ayu Wulandari Dominikus Suryo Skukubun Emmy Yadina Br Ginting Irfan Maulana Syam Karima Qurnia Mansjur Nurul Safira Maulida Putri Selvina Cintia Hanoatubun Zilal Islamy Paramma