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Oral health attitude and behaviour among dental students Hariyani, Ninuk; Alghazaly, Farouk; Rahmi, Annafsa Zaky; Qaid, Huda Rashad; Ahmed, Suha Mudhish Abduljalil; Silitonga, Friska Miani; Bayasyut, Muhammad Fahmi; Shanbhag, Namita
Majalah Kedokteran Gigi Indonesia Vol 10, No 3 (2024): December
Publisher : Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/majkedgiind.94891

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Dental students will play an important role in educating and promoting oral health. The oral health behavior of dental providers and their attitudes toward their oral health could depict the oral health of their patients. The aim of this study was to review the current studies available on the oral health attitudes and behavior of dental students. A systematic search of original articles was carried out in two databases to write this systematic review. MEDLINE (pubMed) and GOOGLE SCHOLAR. Studies published in the English, Arabic and Indonesian languages up to 31/6/2023 was carried out. Search results were managed through EndNote. The search strategy identified 180 articles (133 from Google Scholar and 47 from PubMed databases), of which 22 articles were included in the analysis after the systematic review process. Study of oral health attitude and behavior based on the Hiroshima University Dental Behavioral Inventory (HU-DBI). As a result of variation in the subjects age, measure of outcomes quantitative analysis is not showed. A total of 22 studies met the inclusion criteria. The studies included a total of 7,562 undergraduate dental students and were conducted in 18 countries. The review found that clinical students have good oral health attitudes and behavior compared with preclinical students, showing improvements in oral health attitude and behavior of dental students through the students’ educational progress. The improvement in oral health care has been shown to be linked to experience, especially for clinical students that have been in clinical settings.
Correlation between age and DMFT score in an urban community: a cross-sectional study Darmadi, Eveline Yulia; Fauziah, Yessy Andriani; Parmasari, Wahyuni Dyah; Alghazaly, Farouk; Ritunga, Ilmeda; Wahjuningrum, Dian Agustin; Pawar, Ajinkya
Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry Vol 38, No 2 (2026): July 2026
Publisher : Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24198/pjd.vol38no2.69424

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Introduction: Dental caries remains a major public health problem affecting adolescents and adults, particularly in urban populations. The Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index is widely used to assess caries experience. Understanding the correlation between age and DMFT scores is important for developing targeted preventive strategies. This study aimed to analyze the correlation between age and DMFT score among adolescents and adults in an urban community. Methods: This analytic observational study employed a cross-sectional design involving 150 participants aged 15–40 years from Kelurahan Pegirian, Surabaya. Participants were selected using purposive sampling based on predefined eligibility criteria. Dental caries experience was assessed using the DMFT index through clinical examination. Age was analyzed as both a continuous variable and categorized into three groups (15–18, 19–30, and 31–40 years). Statistical analysis included the Spearman rank correlation test and the Kruskal–Wallis test, with a p-value <0.05 considered statistically significant. Results: The overall mean DMFT score was 4.13 ± 3.19. The mean DMFT scores were 5.20 ± 3.90 in the 15–18 years group, 4.90 ± 3.00 in the 19–30 years group, and 2.80 ± 2.60 in the 31–40 years group. A weak negative correlation was observed between age and DMFT scores (r=−0.20, p=0.015). Significant differences in DMFT scores were found between age groups (p=0.021), with lower scores observed in the 31–40 years group compared to the younger age groups. Conclusion: Dental caries experience showed variation across age groups and tended to be higher in adolescents and young adults. The weak negative correlation suggests that factors beyond age may play a more important role in influencing caries experience. Strengthening preventive strategies during early life stages may help reduce the long-term disease burden.
Mandibular gonial angle characteristics for age and sex estimation: a cross-sectional study Fauziah, Yessy Andriani; Darmadi, Eveline Yulia; Parmasari, Wahyuni Dyah; Ritunga, Imelda; Wahjuningrum, Dian Agustin; Alghazaly, Farouk
Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry Vol 38, No 2 (2026): July 2026
Publisher : Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24198/pjd.vol38no2.69606

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Introduction: The mandibular gonial angle is a craniofacial parameter that reflects anatomical adaptation influenced by growth processes, masticatory function, and sexual dimorphism, making it relevant for age and sex estimation. This parameter has been widely applied in dental and craniofacial studies. However, evidence from community based Indonesian populations remains limited. Population specific data are important for improving the accuracy and applicability of craniofacial indicators. This study aimed to evaluate mandibular gonial angle characteristics for age and sex estimation in Semampir District, Surabaya. Methods: This analytical observational study employed a cross-sectional design involving 100 adults aged 21–50 years from Semampir District, Surabaya, consisting of 50 males and 50 females. Mandibular gonial angle measurements were obtained from digital panoramic radiographs using standardized anatomical landmarks. Bilateral measurements were averaged for analysis. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize gonial angle values, while inferential statistical tests were applied to evaluate differences related to age and sex.  Results: Descriptive analysis showed variation in mandibular gonial angle values across different age groups without a consistent age-related pattern. In contrast, a clear difference in mean gonial angle values was observed between the sexes, with female subjects demonstrating higher mean values than male subjects. Statistical analysis showed a statistically significant difference in gonial angle values according to sex (p<0.001), while no statistically significant association was found between age and gonial angle measurements (p>0.05).  Conclusion: The mandibular gonial angle demonstrates pronounced sexual dimorphism but limited applicability for adult age estimation in the studied population. These findings suggest that the gonial angle may serve as a supportive craniofacial indicator for sex estimation, while its role in age estimation should be interpreted with caution. Population-specific, community-based data are important for strengthening the forensic and dental applications of craniofacial parameters in Indonesian populations.