<![CDATA[Oral health is an important aspect of children's growth and development. The high prevalence of dental caries among children indicates the need for more effective promotive and preventive efforts through educational methods that are engaging and appropriate to children's characteristics. This community service program aimed to improve young children's knowledge and skills in maintaining oral health, as well as enhance the capacity of teachers and healthcare workers to deliver oral health education using interactive digital media. The program was conducted in July 2025 within the working area of Rawasari Public Health Center, Jambi City, involving 300 kindergarten/early childhood education students, 40 teachers, and 40 healthcare workers. The methods included coordination with partners, socialization activities, oral health education through animated videos and educational games, toothbrushing practice sessions, and mentoring, monitoring, and evaluation using pretest and posttest assessments. The results showed an increase in children's knowledge scores from 40.00 to 72.80 (p<0.05) and toothbrushing skills from 30.00 to 53.40 (p<0.05). Teachers' competency scores increased from 45.00 to 83.25 (p<0.05), while healthcare workers' competency scores improved from 48.00 to 94.08 (p<0.05). This program was effective in improving children's knowledge and skills and strengthening the capacity of teachers and healthcare workers in supporting the prevention of dental caries among young children.]]>
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