<![CDATA[Dental caries is one of the most common oral health problems among elementary school children, including second-grade students at SDN Keboananom Sidoarjo. The problem identified in this study was the high prevalence of dental caries among second-grade students at SDN Keboananom Sidoarjo in 2026. This study aimed to determine students’ knowledge about dental caries after receiving health education using animated video media. Through this approach, it is expected to improve students’ knowledge and understanding of dental caries prevention. This study used a descriptive quantitative method involving 54 second-grade students at SDN Keboananom Sidoarjo as respondents. Data were collected using a questionnaire measuring students’ knowledge of dental caries. Data analysis was performed using descriptive analysis presented in the form of frequency distribution tables and percentages to describe the level of students’ knowledge after health education using animated video media. The results showed an improvement in students’ knowledge after being given health education through animated video media. The level of students’ knowledge regarding dental caries, including the causes, consequences, and prevention of dental caries, was categorized as good. The conclusion of this study indicates that animated video media can be used as an effective educational tool to improve dental caries knowledge among elementary school students.]]>
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