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The relationship between dental caries and stunting among children in a rural Indonesian Subdistrict: Evidence from Krueng Barona Jaya, Aceh Besar Ningsih, Diana Setya; Safuni, Nani; Subhaini, Subhaini; Annisa, Rahma
AcTion: Aceh Nutrition Journal Vol 10, No 3 (2025): September
Publisher : Department of Nutrition at the Health Polytechnic of Aceh, Ministry of Health

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30867/action.v10i3.2395

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Stunting is a significant global health issue and is particularly prevalent in certain regions, including the Krueng Barona Jaya Subdistrict, Aceh Besar, Indonesia. One contributing factor to stunting is inadequate nutrient intake, which may be linked to oral health problems such as dental caries that impair a child’s ability to chew and consume food. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between dental caries and stunting in children aged 0 – 5 years in Krueng Barona Jaya. A cross-sectional study involving 44 children was conducted between July and October 2024. Anthropometric measurements were taken using the WHO child growth standards to assess nutritional status, and dental caries were recorded using the decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index and assessed based on criteria established by the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS). The results showed that 54,5% of the stunted children had to 1-3 caries (33,3%) or more than six caries (29,2%), with (79,2%) classified as having a high risk of caries.  Statistical analysis revealed a significant relationship between the number of carious teeth (p=0,006) and caries risk level (p=0,013) with stunting. These findings suggest that dental caries and a high caries risk may contribute to poor nutritional outcomes in early childhood, increasing the likelihood of stunting. Therefore, early prevention and management of dental caries are essential for reducing the prevalence of stunting.
Effect on color stability and surface roughness of nanofiller dental composite after soaking in Bidara leaf (Ziziphus mauritiana Lam) ethanol extract: an experimental study fitriyani, Sri; Nazilla, Cut Syahla; sundari, Iin; Diansari, Viona; Subhaini, Subhaini; Ningsih, Diana Setya; Rahmayani, Liana; Qamaruzzaman, Jasmina Binti
Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry Vol 37, No 3 (2025): November 2025
Publisher : Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24198/pjd.vol37no3.61351

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Introduction: Dental composite resins offer aesthetic appeal and high wear resistance; however, their physical properties may diminish after exposure to colored foods or mouthwashes. We explore Bidara leaf (Ziziphus mauritiana Lam) extract as an alternative mouthwash due to its rich content of bioactive compounds. The study aims to analyze the color change and surface roughness of nanofiller composite resins after immersion in Bidara leaf ethanol extract. Methods: This research was an experimental study. The resin composite samples were divided into four groups; each group consisted of 3 specimens (n=3): Group 1 (negative control) immersed in distilled water; Group 2 (positive control) immersed in 0.2% chlorhexidine; and Groups 3 and 4 soaked in 4.5% and 20% ethanol extracts of Bidara leaf, respectively. The specimens were cylindrical with a diameter of 10 mm and a thickness of 2 mm. All specimens were the same size, shape, and color, with flat surfaces and no cracks or stains. Samples were immersed for two minutes daily over one month. Color changes were analyzed using a stereomicroscope and the CIELab color system with Adobe Photoshop, while surface roughness was assessed using atomic force microscopy (AFM). Results: Color changes show ΔE>3.3 indicating a visible difference. The most significant color change occurrs in Group 4, followed by Groups 3, 2, and 1. One-way ANOVA shows a statistically significant color change (p<0.05). Surface roughness also increases, with Group 4 (0.138±0.066 μm) displaying the greatest roughness compared to Group 3 (0.122±0.061 μm), Group 2 (0.122±0.076 μm), and Group 1 (0.054±0.012 μm).  Based on the one-way ANOVA test, the results show no significant differences (p>0.05) between the pre- and post-immersion. Conclusion: Although changes in surface roughness were not statistically significant, the ethanol extract of Bidara leaf influences the color and surface roughness of the nanofiller dental composite.