Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 2 Documents
Search
Journal : Community Empowerment

Improving oral health knowledge for little dentists at elementary school level in Kartasura District Dendy Murdiyanto; Ariyani Faizah; Nilasary Rochmanita Suparno; Septriyani Kaswindiarti; Juwita Raditya Ningsih; Dwi Kurniawati
Community Empowerment Vol 7 No 9 (2022)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.6957

Abstract

Dental and oral health problems, especially dental caries, are a disease that affects almost half of the world's population. The largest proportion of dental health problems in Indonesia is dental caries. The predisposing factors for dental caries are knowledge and behavior. Usaha Kesehatan Gigi Sekolah (UKGS) in elementary schools is needed in an effort to increase knowledge and awareness of dental and oral health. The problems faced by SD/MI Kartasura are that UKGS activities have not been running continuously and the lack of facilities and infrastructure to support dental and oral health programs. Solutions to increase dental and oral health knowledge for little dentists at elementary school the method of implementing activities includes identifying partner problems (surveys), making starter kits for little dentists, making educational media, training little dentists and accompanying teachers, implementing routine programs by little dentists, monitoring and evaluation. This activity is able to increase the knowledge of little dentists in maintaining dental and oral health.
Promotion of dental and oral health for school dental health program teachers at elementary school level in the Sukoharjo Regency Dendy Murdiyanto; Ariyani Faizah; Nilasary Rochmanita Suparno; Septriyani Kaswindiarti; Juwita Raditya Ningsih; Dwi Kurniawati
Community Empowerment Vol 8 No 12 (2023)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.10359

Abstract

The role of teachers is crucial for the success of oral health promotion because schools are environments equipped with resources to teach how to maintain healthy teeth and mouth. This activity aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of UKGS teachers in the Sukoharjo Regency area. The methods employed include lectures, discussions, and demonstrations by the facilitator, followed by re-demonstrations by the participants for evaluation. Knowledge was assessed using a questionnaire administered before and after the training. The evaluation results indicate a t-test significance value of 0.000 with p ≤ 0.05, suggesting an improvement in the understanding and knowledge of elementary school UKGS teachers after attending the training.