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Gingivitis Associated With STD On Underage Patient Without Parental Consent Sriwijayanti, Luh Putu Eka; Putra, I Wayan Gede Artawan Eka; Kuswardhani, R.A. Tuty; Atmaja, I Made Dharma
Jurnal Health Sains Vol. 4 No. 12 (2023): Journal Health Sains
Publisher : Syntax Corporation Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46799/jhs.v4i12.1188

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A 16-year-old male patient came to a private dental practice presenting chief complaints about frequent gum bleeding when brushing his teeth. The patient came without his parents. Anamnesis and clinical examination result shows that the patient was suspected of having gingivitis associated with sexually transmitted disease. No medical treatment was performed on the patient because the patient was not accompanied by parents while the patient was not legally able to sign informed consent. The patient was educated about sexually transmitted diseases and asked to come back after taking blood and urine tests, with his parents to accompany him during the examination because the patient. The patient then came back with the results of the blood and urine tests, but without his parents. The dentist cannot provide dental treatment because underage patients must be accompanied by their parents in performing a non-emergency medical treatment. Dentists have the right to postpone the non-emergency medical procedures in private practices for these patients. Dentists are obliged to provide education and refer patients to the hospital for further examination and treatment in accordance with government programs and applicable legal provisions in Indonesia.
PRELIMINARY DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS IN ORAL FUNCTION DECLINE: AGE AND SEX DIFFERENCES IN TOOTH LOSS AMONG OLDER ADULTS Idaryati, Ni Putu; Rahina, Yudha; Palgunadi, I Ny Panji Triadnya; Iswari Dewi, I Gusti Agung Ayu Chandra; Sriwijayanti, Luh Putu Eka
Dentino: Jurnal Kedokteran Gigi Vol 11, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : FKG ULM

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20527/dentino.v11i1.26118

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Background: Tooth loss (edentulism) is a common oral health problem among older adults that negatively affects chewing ability, aesthetics, and quality of life. Posterior teeth, particularly molars, are more susceptible to loss due to their functional load and anatomical position. Biological factors such as age and gender may contribute to variations in tooth loss; however, community-level evidence remains limited in specific local settings.Purpose: This study aimed to describe the pattern of tooth loss and explore its potential association with age and gender among elderly individuals in Banjar Kebon Kori, Kelurahan Kesiman, East Denpasar.Methods: A descriptive observational study was conducted involving 17 elderly participants selected through total sampling. Data were collected through direct clinical oral examinations. Statistical analysis was primarily descriptive (frequency and percentage), and bivariate analysis was performed using Fisher’s Exact Test due to the small sample size. Results: Tooth loss was predominantly observed in posterior teeth, particularly the first molars (21.6%). Females showed a slightly higher proportion of tooth loss (53.4%) compared to males (46.6%). A higher proportion of tooth loss was also observed among participants aged ≥70 years compared to those aged 60–69 years. However, these findings should be interpreted with caution due to the small sample size (n = 17) and unequal group distribution. Conclusion: This study suggests that tooth loss among elderly individuals tends to be more frequent in posterior teeth and may vary according to age and gender. However, the findings are exploratory and do not establish causal relationships. Further studies with larger and more representative samples are needed to confirm these observations.Keywords: Age, Elderly, Gender, Posterior teeth, Tooth loss.