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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FORMULA MILK CONSUMPTION AND THE SEVERITY OF CARIES IN PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN AT TK AISYIYAH BUSTANUL ATHFAL 42 SEMARANG Pramudita, Tegar; Machmudah, Machmudah; Arimbi, Arimbi
Dentino: Jurnal Kedokteran Gigi Vol 10, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : FKG ULM

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20527/dentino.v10i1.22208

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Background: The most common dental and oral disease in children is dental caries. The high prevalence rate of caries, which reaches 81.5% in children aged 3-4 years, is still a problem for Indonesia. One of the causes of the high incidence of caries in preschool children is improper breastfeeding or formula-feeding patterns. This research aims to analyze the relationship between formula milk consumption and the severity of caries in preschool children at TK Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal 42 Semarang. Method: This study employs an observational-analytical design, specifically a cross-sectional approach. The population of this study were 71 children from Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal 42 Kindergarten, Semarang.The sample in this study was 66 children. The research sample consisted of 66 respondents selected using a total sampling technique. Data were obtained from dental examinations using the deft index and questionnaires completed by parents/guardians. The data were analyzed using the chi-square test. Results: The study shows that the length, duration, and frequency of formula milk consumption, the use of bottles/pacifiers, the duration of teat/bottle use, the addition of sweeteners to formula milk, as well as the history of breastfeeding until the age of 2 years and the age at which formula milk was first consumed, all show a p-value <0.05, indicating a significant relationship with caries severity. Conclusion: there is a relationship between formula milk consumption patterns and the severity of caries in preschool children at TK Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal 42 Semarang
Dental Puzzle-Based Little Dentist Training on Oral Health Promotion among Elementary School Students Faradiansyah, Berlian Shinta; Failasufa, Hayyu; Alzena, Zalfa; Pramudita, Tegar; Farashanty, Inggranita Oktavania; Febriani, Ita
Journal Center of Excellent : Health Assistive Technology Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Journal Center of Excellent : Health Assistive Technology
Publisher : Center of Excellent (Pusat Unggulan Iptek)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36082/jchat.v4i1.2915

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Oral and dental health problems among elementary school children remain prevalent and require innovative promotive–preventive approaches. This study aimed to improve knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to oral health through training of Little Dentists using dental puzzle media at SDN Mangkang Kulon 1, Semarang City. A total of 24 sixth-grade students participated on 4–5 August 2025. This study employed a pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test approach, and participants were selected using purposive sampling. Methods included interactive education, group discussions, toothbrushing practice, dental puzzle games, and evaluation with pre- and post-test questionnaires. Data were analyzed using a paired t-test. Results showed significant improvements in knowledge (p < 0.001), attitudes (p = 0.001), and behaviors (p = 0.005) after the intervention. Dental puzzle media effectively engaged participants and facilitated active learning. These findings indicate that peer-led Little Dentist training with interactive media is an effective promotive–preventive strategy and has potential for sustainable integration into school-based Dental Health Programs (UKGS).