Open AccessPromoting Caries-Free Program by having Regular 6-Month Dental Check-up in Ketabang Area, Surabaya
Author(s) -
Agung Sosiawan,
Karina Awanis Adla,
Nadya Adina Zuhdi,
Zalfa Karimah,
Gita Alethea Kristi Maharani,
Theresa Dian Krissanti,
Yuliana Merlindika Sembadani,
Innocencio Kresna Pratama,
Almira Rachmawati,
Andi Adani Nurrezeki,
Callista Gladys Fionna Detalicia,
Zhafira Putri Syahdryani
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
indonesian journal of dental medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2722-1253
DOI - 10.20473/ijdm.v3i1.2020.13-15
Subject(s) - medicine , family medicine , dental health , oral health , referral , dentistry , dental assistant , dental care
Background: An epidemiological study conducted in two kindergartens located in Ketabang and Embong Kaliasinreported that 63% of kindergarteners were affected by dental caries. The study also found that only 8% of them receiveddental treatment. The remaining 92% of kindergarteners never had dental treatment due to uncovered health insurance,unavailability of parents during working days and hours, mother’s education level, mother’s medical history, paternalsupport in dental and oral health care. Promotive, preventive, and referral efforts for dental and oral health can be doneby empowering UKGS teachers in the kindergarten concerned and in collaboration with local public health center routine6-month dental check-up. Purpose: To promote dental health education for children and forming the habit of visitingdentist for dental check-up. Methods: This program was intended to support UKGS teachers’ roles and encourage themother to admit their children for a dental check-up. The dental check-up results of Dharma Putra kindergarteners werethen recorded to the report. The report consisted of the prioritized tooth to treat, treated tooth, and treatment fee. Results:The dentists have recorded the examination results on the report sheet and informed the parents about their children’sdental and oral health status. The UKGS teacher then scheduled follow-up appointment per group per week for dentaltreatment. 3 out of 3 kindergarteners attended the follow-up appointment. Conclusion: This program is effective topromote children to come to dentist.