Jurnal Abdimas Kesehatan
Vol 5, No 3 (2023): November

Tindakan Topikal Aplikasi Flour (TAF) di SD Tandang 01 Semarang

Retno Kusniati (Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang)
Dwi Windu Kinanti (Unknown)
Nur Khamilatusy Solekhah (Unknown)
Hayyu Failasufa (Unknown)
Ayu Kristin Rakhmawati (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Nov 2023

Abstract

Background: Dental caries is an infectious disease characterized by tooth decay or tooth decay. The main cause of dental caries is the bacterium Streptococcus mutans. Elementary school children aged 6-12 years are a group that is prone to caries due to deep pits and fissures on their permanent teeth. One of the most effective caries prevention efforts is the topical application of fluoride. Topical fluoridation is highly recommended for newly erupted children's teeth to strengthen the enamel layer and inhibit the demineralization process. Methods: Solving problems using methods including; counseling, tooth brushing together, and topical application of flour. Results: Students who participated in this activity consisted of 49% of students and 51% of elementary school students. The activity started with counseling about carien, brushing teeth together and finally giving Flour Topical Application. Conclusion: All students who met the dental health requirements were successfully given the Topical Flour Application

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jak

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Nursing Public Health

Description

FOCUS AND SCOPE Jurnal Abdimas Kesehatan (JAK): Journal of community service which is expected to be a medium for delivering findings, innovations and application of scientific technology in the health sector supported by practitioners in the health sector. Jurnal Abdimas Kesehatan (JAK): a ...