Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Sandi Husada
Vol 13 No 1 (2024): Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Sandi Husada

Dental odyssey: a comprehensive literature review on global strategies, behavioral programs, and creative approaches for ages 6-12 years

Meysa Ayu Cahyani (University of Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia)
Agus Sudaryanto (University of Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2024

Abstract

Introduction: Oral and dental hygiene serves as an indicator of a condition free from diseases, debris, and health issues in the oral cavity, affecting individuals of all age groups. Health education through various global learning systems, behavioural programmes, and creative approaches has proven effective in enhancing children's understanding of the importance of maintaining oral and dental cleanliness. Objective: Objective: This research aims to review relevant journals contributing to the development of insights, behaviours, and understanding regarding children's oral and dental health across crucial age ranges. Methods: Using a literature review method, we filtered articles from Google Scholar, PubMed, Garuda (Digital Reference Library), and Science Direct published within the last six years. Searches in both Indonesian and English languages yielded ten articles that, after a selection process, provided diverse results regarding the implementation of learning models to enhance children's understanding of their oral and dental hygiene. Result: From the ten articles, it can be concluded that the application of education on oral and dental hygiene through various learning systems can effectively improve children's knowledge. Conclusion: the oral hygiene of elementary school children from various countries. Variations in research designs were found, and there is low awareness among children regarding dental health in Indonesia. Educational programmes, such as "Brush Day & Night," and collaborations between FDI and Unilever have proven effective in improving children's toothbrushing habits. The use of music and the snake ladder game was also considered appropriate for developing awareness and behaviours related to dental hygiene.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JIKSH

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Subject

Health Professions Nursing Public Health

Description

Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Sandi Husada publishes research articles, conceptual articles, and field study reports (Focus and Scope). This journal article is published twice a year, in June and December, and is published by the Nursing Academy/Polytechnic Sandi Karsa Research and Community Service ...