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Comparison of Plaque Index (PI) calculation time between a Digital Dental Calculator (DDC) app and the manual method: a quasi-experimental study Putri, Syaida Erma; Yandi, Satria; Amran, Ricky; Anggraini, Netta; Ningrum, Valendriyani; Lee, Shih- Chieh
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.vol37no3.61740

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Introduction: Dental plaque is a soft biofilm that accumulates on the tooth surface and around the gingival margin. If not properly managed, it can lead to oral diseases such as gingivitis. The manual assessment of the Plaque Index (PI) has several limitations, including variability in the number of teeth examined, assessor subjectivity, and potential inaccuracy, particularly at low or high plaque levels. To overcome these challenges, a technology-based approach is needed to enhance standardization and consistency. This study aims to compare the calculation time of PI using a Digital Dental Calculator (DDC) app and the conventional manual method. Methods: A quasi-experimental study with a one-group posttest-only design was conducted among 70 dental students at Universitas Baiturrahmah who had completed the periodontics module and met inclusion and exclusion criteria. Participants performed PI calculations using both manual and digital methods under standardized conditions. The time required for each method was measured in seconds. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean ± SD) and the Mann–Whitney U test to compare calculation times between the two methods, with a significance level of p < 0.05. All analyses were conducted using IBM SPSS Statistics version 26.0 to ensure transparency and reproducibility. Results: The mean PI calculation time using the manual method was 178.74 seconds, while the digital DDC method required 143.97 seconds, showing a mean difference of 34.77 seconds. Statistical analysis revealed a highly significant difference between the two methods (p < 0.001), indicating that the DDC significantly reduced PI calculation time. Conclusion: The use of the Digital Dental Calculator (DDC) significantly shortened the time required to calculate the Plaque Index compared to the manual method. These findings highlight the potential of digital tools to improve efficiency, standardization, and accuracy in both clinical and educational dental settings.
DEVELOPING AN ATUTOMATIC U-SHAPED TOOTHBRUSH FOR CHILDREDN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Ningrum, Valendriyani; Bakar, Abu; Ananda, Ricki
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND SOCIAL RESEARCH Vol 8, No 4 (2025): November 2025
Publisher : Smart Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54314/jssr.v8i4.4231

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Abstract: Various types of toothbrushes are available for children with special needs, including manual toothbrushes with modified handles, electric toothbrushes, and U-shaped manual toothbrushes. Each toothbrush has inherent limitations that result in suboptimal tooth cleaning, particularly in children with mental disorders and/or fine motor skills. The objective of this study is to develop the potential of an automatic U-shaped toothbrush designed to address the specific oral hygiene needs of children with disabilities. The key scientific concepts that underpin the development of an automatic U-shaped toothbrush is an effective toothbrush for children with special needs, which is easy to use and optimal in removing debris and/or dental plaque. The results of the development of this study produced a prototype scale of the U-shaped toothbrush that simply by pressing one button can clean the entire surface of the teeth on the upper or lower jaw. In conclusion, this automatic U-shaped toothbrush is expected to be beneficial for children with poor fine motor skills, intellectual disabilities, or other special needs who have had difficulty cleaning their teeth properly.            Keywords: Automatic, Children, Special Needs, Toothbrush, U-Shaped                                                                              Abstrak: Berbagai jenis sikat gigi tersedia untuk anak-anak dengan kebutuhan khusus, termasuk sikat gigi manual dengan gagang yang dimodifikasi, sikat gigi elektrik, dan sikat gigi manual berbentuk U. Setiap sikat gigi memiliki keterbatasan bawaan yang mengakibatkan pembersihan gigi kurang optimal, terutama pada anak-anak dengan gangguan mental dan/atau keterampilan motorik halus. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengembangkan potensi sikat gigi otomatis berbentuk U yang dirancang untuk memenuhi kebutuhan kebersihan mulut khusus pada anak-anak dengan disabilitas. Konsep ilmiah utama yang mendasari pengembangan sikat gigi otomatis berbentuk U ini adalah menghasilkan sikat gigi yang efektif untuk anak-anak dengan kebutuhan khusus, mudah digunakan, dan optimal dalam menghilangkan sisa makanan dan/atau plak gigi. Hasil pengembangan dari penelitian ini menghasilkan prototipe sikat gigi berbentuk U skala percobaan yang hanya dengan menekan satu tombol dapat membersihkan seluruh permukaan gigi pada rahang atas atau bawah. Sebagai kesimpulan, sikat gigi otomatis berbentuk U ini diharapkan bermanfaat bagi anak-anak dengan keterampilan motorik halus yang rendah, disabilitas intelektual, atau kebutuhan khusus lainnya yang mengalami kesulitan dalam membersihkan gigi dengan benar. Kata kunci: Otomatisasi, Anak, Kebutuhan Khusus, Sikat Gigi, Berbentuk U
The Relationship of Knowledge and Attitude Towards Hand Washing Behavior in Baiturrahmah Dental Hospital During the Covid-19 Pandemic Amirah Dinah; Hanim Khalida Zia; Valendriyani Ningrum
Denta Journal Kedokteran Gigi Vol 17 No 2 (2023): August
Publisher : Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi Universitas Hang Tuah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30649/denta.v17i2.8

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Bacground: Dental practice is very susceptible to nosocomial infections. One of the infection control prevention efforts that can be done is by washing hands. Hand washing is a process that removes dirt on the hands by using a detergent containing an antiseptic agent and running water. Objective: To determine the relationship between knowledge and attitudes towards hand washing in professional students at Baiturrahmah Dental Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: This research was a type of quantitative research using observational analytic method with a cross-sectional design. This research was conducted at Baiturrahmah Dental Hospital which was held in November–December 2021. The sampling technique in this study was consecutive sampling. The number of sampels in this study was 80 sampels. Research through the google form given by researchers to research respondents. Result:This study indicated that most of the respondents have good knowledge of hand washing (91.2%), good hand washing attitudes (99.0%), and good hand washing behavior (100.0%). The correlation analysis test was carried out using the Pearson correlation test for parametric analysis and the Spearman correlation test for non-parametric analysis. There was a significant relationship between knowledge of hand washing behavior (p<0.05) and attitudes towards hand washing behavior (p<0.05). Conclusion: There was a significant relationship between knowledge of handwashing behavior in professional students at Baiturrahmah Dental Hospital and there is a significant relationship between attitudes towards handwashing behavior in professional students at Baiturrahmah Dental Hospital.
Pemeriksaan Status Kebersihan Rongga Mulut Anak Menggunakan PHP Indeks pada Siswa-siswi SD di Kecamatan Karawitan, Tabanan, Bali Valendriyani Ningrum; Citra Lestari; Yenita Alamsyah; Intan Batura Endo Mahata
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Kesehatan Gigi FOKGII (JPMKG FOKGII) Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): Februari 2024
Publisher : Forum Komunikasi Kedokteran Gigi Islam Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.67376/jpmkg.v1i1.2

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Kesehatan gigi dan mulut pada anak masih menjadi perhatian serius terutama dimulai dari status kebersihan rongga mulutnya. Status kebersihan rongga mulut dapat diketahui salah satunya dengan pemeriksaan PHP (Patient Hygiene Performance) indeks. Pemeriksaan status kebersihan mulut dengan menggunakan indikator plak gigi dilakukan pada 262 anak Sekolah Dasar di Kecamatan Karawitan, Tabanan, Bali. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian ini untuk deteksi dini masalah kebersihan rongga mulut dan sebagai sarana edukasi terkait pencegahan penumpukan plak gigi yang dapat memicu masalah pada rongga mulut. Metode pelaksanaan dilakukan dengan melakukan penyuluhan, kemudian pemeriksaan PHP indeks dan diakhiri dengan simulasi sikat gigi yang baik. Evaluasi program dilakukan sesuai target sasaran jumlah siswa yang terlibat yakni 200 siswa siswi, ternyata capaian pelaksanaan melebihi target tersebut yakni 262 siswa siswi SD. Analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif. Hasil yang diperoleh mayoritas anak yang diperiksa berjenis kelamin laki-laki 54.58%, status kebersihan mulut anak baik perempuan dan laki-laki sebagian besar menunjukkan kategori sedang sebanyak 59.16% dan urutan skor plak tertinggi yakni pada gigi 11 labial, 26 buccal, 16 buccal, 31 labial, 46 lingual dan 36 lingual. Kesimpulan dari program ini adalah sebanyak 262 siswa siswi telah dilakukan penyuluhan dan pemeriksaan plak menggunakan PHP indeks. Dengan adanya program pengabdian masyarakat ini diharapkan mampu meningkatkan kesadaran para siswa siswi untuk meningkatkan pemeliharaan kebersihan mulut.
Pemberian Topikal Fluor pada Siswa SDN 10 Sungai Sapih Padang Netta Anggraini; Citra Lestari; Hanim Khalida Zia; Valendriyani Ningrum; Hamdy Lisfrizal
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Kesehatan Gigi FOKGII (JPMKG FOKGII) Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): Agustus 2024
Publisher : Forum Komunikasi Kedokteran Gigi Islam Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.67376/jpmkg.v1i2.11

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Kesehatan gigi mulut sangat perlu diperhatikan sejak dini, Karies merupakan penyakit yang banyak menyerang anak – anak terutama umur 6 sampai 9 tahun. Anak- anak perlu melakukan Pemeliharaan kesehatan gigi dan mulut secara baik Pencegahan karies gigi bertujuan untuk mempertinggi taraf hidup dan memperpanjang kegunaan gigi didalam mulut. Kesehatan gigi sulung pada anak akan menjadi penentu kondisi gigi permanen yang akan menggantikannya. Masalah kesehatan gigi dan mulut yang paling umum adalah karies gigi. Data Riset Capaian Kesehatan Dasar 2018 menunjukkan prevalensi karies di Indonesia adalah 57,6%. Ada tiga macam pencegahan yang dapat dilakukan untuk mencegah karies yaitu pencegahan primer, sekunder, dan tersier. Tahap primer pencegahan karies meliputi pendidikan kesehatan gigi, pemeliharaan kesehatan gigi, pemeriksaan gigi secara teratur, pemberian fissure sealant, dan pemberian topikal application fluoride (TAF).). Topikal aplikasi fluoride adalah salah satu cara yang paling efektif untuk mencegah karies. Kegitaan ini dilaksanakan 10 Sungai Sapih.
The Effectiveness of Education Using Virtual Reality Video Media on Oral Health Knowledge in Elementary School Students 10 Sungai Sapih, Padang City Hafizah Oulya DM; Utmi Arma; Valendriyani Ningrum
Journal of Indonesian Dental Association Vol. 6 No. 2 (2023): October
Publisher : Indonesian Dental Association

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32793/jida.v6i2.1040

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Introduction: Virtual reality (VR) is a technology that creates a simulated version of the real world. In recent years, VR has been increasingly utilized as a tool in education due to its potential to enhance the learning experience. One of the factors that causes oral health problems is the low level of knowledge of individual children. Objectives: this study aims to determine the effectiveness of education using virtual reality video media on dental and oral health knowledge in students of SDN 10 Sungai Sapih, Padang. Method: This is quasi-experimental research with a one-group pre-test post-test design. Convenience sampling was used to select 40 participants who met the inclusion criteria. Statistical analysis to determine the effectiveness of the use of VR media in increasing dental health knowledge using the Wilcoxon non-parametric test. Results: The study found that the average student knowledge score increased from 11.30 to 13.20 after using VR media for education. The Wilcoxon test results indicate a significant difference before and after the VR media intervention, with a p value of 0.000 (<0.05). Conclusion: The study concludes that the use of virtual reality video media in education is effective in improving oral health knowledge among students of SDN 10 Sungai Sapih, Padang City. VR media is very innovative to be implemented in the classroom, however it requires readiness from teachers and schools to support the success of the media.
Effectiveness of Duration Time to Use the Digital Dental Calculator Application on DMFT Index Measurement Ireny Mariana; Okmes Fadriyanti; Valendriyani Ningrum
Journal of Indonesian Dental Association Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : Indonesian Dental Association

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32793/jida.v7i1.1134

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Introduction: Caries is a dental and oral disease characterized by cavities. To assess the severity of caries using an index, namely the DMFT (Decayed Missing Filled Tooth) index. The DMFT index is often used to monitor oral health status in the community. The results of the DMFT Index examination have often been calculated manually using paper and pen, so the time required is longer. Along with the development of technology, a digital dental calculator application was developed as a solution to shorten the duration and increase the accuracy of the DMFT Index calculation results. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of the digital dental survey application on the duration of DMFT index measurement time. Methods: This type of research is a Quasi Experiment with Post-test Only Group Design. The sampling technique used convenience sampling with a total of 64 professional students at Baiturrahmah Dental Hospital who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: The average time for the sample to measure the DMFT index manually was 220.81 seconds while the digital measurement was 30.17 seconds. The Mann Whitney test results showed a significant difference in time duration (p<0.05) between the use of digital dental applications and manual in measuring the DMFT Index. DMFT Index calculation using the application is shorter than the manual calculation. Conclusion: The digital dental calculator application is more effective in shortening the duration of time compared to manual calculations in calculating the DMFT Index results.
Dentists' acceptance of the implementation of electronic medical records at community health centres in Padang City: Penerimaan dokter gigi terhadap penerapan rekam medik elektronik pada pusat kesehatan Masyarakat di Kota Padang Dea Ignacia Manurung; Intan Batura Endo Mahata; Ricky Amran; Valendriyani Ningrum; Fredy Rendra Taursia Wisnu
Makassar Dental Journal Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026): Volume 15 Issue 1 April 2026
Publisher : Makassar Dental Journal PDGI Makassar

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The implementation of electronic medical records (EMR) in health facilities, including community health centres, is one strategy to improve the quality of health services, although the level of implementation is still very low, at only 8.0% of 9,831 community health centres. Most community health centres (48.9%) still use non-electronic medical records, while 43.1% use a combined electronic and non-electronic medical record system. However, the level of acceptance of this technology by dentists remains a challenge, especially in areas with limited infrastructure and training. This quantitative study analy-sed the acceptance of dentists towards the implementation of EMR in community health centres in Padang City, using a descriptive survey through a cross-sectional approach on 45 dentists at the Padang City Community Health Centre. The questionnaire was designed to measure dentists' perceptions, atti-tudes, interest, and actual use of EMR. The results showed that 86.7% of respondents perceived EMR as beneficial, with the majority of dentists believing that EMR can improve work efficiency and service quality. Attitudes towards the use of RME were generally positive (95.6%), interest in the implementa-tion of RME was also high (95.6%), and the actual use of RME showed good results (86.7%), although the perception of ease of use was still low. It was concluded that the implementation of RME among dentists had the highest level of acceptance, namely in the good category.
Pengaruh Berbagai Fraksi Ekstrak Daun Sungkai sebagai Antijamur terhadap Kekuatan Transversal Resin Akrilik Polimerisasi Panas Okmes Fadriyanti; Valendriyani Ningrum; Fania Haidayatul Citra
Sinnun Maxillofacial Journal Vol. 8 No. 01 (2026): April 2026
Publisher : Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi Universitas Muslim Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33096/smj.v8i01.228

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Pendahuluan: Resin akrilik sebagai basis gigi tiruan rentan terhadap kolonisasi Candida albicans akibat sifat porositasnya. Pembersihan kimiawi efektif namun dapat merusak resin. Daun Sungkai, yang mengandung metabolit sekunder antijamur, sebagai alternatif disinfektan alami. Tujuan Penelitian: Menganalisis pengaruh fraksinasi daun Sungkai terhadap kekuatan transversal resin akrilik. Bahan dan Metode: Desain penelitian menggunakan post-test only control group  dengan 25 lempeng resin akrilik dibagi dalam lima kelompok: fraksi etanol, etil asetat, n-Heksana (1%), kontrol positif (sodium hipoklorit 1%), dan kontrol negatif (etanol 96%). Sampel diinokulasi C. albicans dan direndam selama 3 hari (20 jam/hari). Uji kekuatan transversal menggunakan Universal Testing Machine. Data dianalisis dengan one-way ANOVA.  Hasil: Rerata kekuatan transversal  tertinggi pada fraksi etanol 24,84 kgf, dibandingkan kontrol positif 22,54 kgf. Tidak terdapat perbedaan signifikan antar kelompok (p=0,926), mengindikasikan semua fraksi tidak berdampak negatif terhadap kekuatan mekanis resin akrilik. Kesimpulan: Fraksinasi daun Sungkai pada konsentrasi 1% terbukti aman terhadap kekuatan transversal dan berpotensi sebagai desinfektan alami yang aman.
THE USE OF DIGITAL DENTAL CALCULATOR APPS AS AN PHPM CALCULATION TOOL: A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL Utari Meria Nada; Satria Yandi; Valendriyani Ningrum
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.v11i1.26117

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Background: The Personal Hygiene Performance Modified (PHP-M) index is a widely used tool for assessing oral hygiene status, but manual calculations are time-consuming and susceptible to human error. Digital dental calculator apps may streamline this process, yet their efficacy in PHP-M scoring remains underexplored. Objective: This study evaluated the duration time of a digital dental calculator app for PHP-M calculations compared to traditional manual methods. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted with 65 dental professional students. Convenience sampling technique was employed, and the selected samples satisfied the established inclusion and exclusion criteria. The inclusion criteria were students of the dental profession at Baiturrahmah University in Indonesia who were still enrolled or had passed the pedodontics module. Conversely, students who did not participate in the full study (manual and digital) were excluded from the study. Participants assessed PHP-M score used standard scenario. First, participants was conducted traditional manual methods and the two weeks later used digital calculator for calculate the PHP-M scores. Results: The mean time taken to calculate PHP-M results manually was 136.75 seconds, while the mean time taken to calculate the same results using the digital dental calculator application was 48.49 seconds. The results of the Mann-Whitney test demonstrate that there is a statistically significant discrepancy between manual and digital calculations utilizing the application, with a p-value of 0.000 (p <0.05).Conclusion:Digital dental calculator apps significantly enhance the speed, and usability of PHP-M index calculations. Their adoption in clinical and research settings can improve oral hygiene assessments and standardize reporting.Keywords: Dental calculator app, Digital dentistry, Duration time, PHP-M index