Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem in children resulting from inadequate nutritional intake during the first 1,000 days of life (the first 1,000 days). Pregnant women's knowledge of stunting prevention needs to be optimized from early pregnancy, as it is one of the key factors influencing the occurrence of stunting. Efforts to improve pregnant women's knowledge can be achieved through he…
Penyakit demam berdarah merupakan penyakit infeksi akut yang telah menyita perhatian nasional. Pengenalan secara dini penyakit ini masih merupakan masalah karena kemiripan gejalanya dengan beberapa penyakit lain, sedangkan gejala klasik berupa bercak perdarahan bisa tidak terjadi dan akses terhadap fasilitas diagnostik laboratorium tidak selalu mudah. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk melihat gamb…
Background: Stunting is a serious global health problem that can have long-term impacts, occuring due to a lack of nutritional intake during the first 1.000 days of life. Maternal knowledge about nutrition and health is a key factor in preventing stunting. Appropriate education, especially through video media, can increase families understanding of stunting and its prevention. Aim: To provide f…
Obesity in Indonesia has experienced a very significant increase over the past decade (10 years), especially in Palembang City. This rise can be influenced by several factors, one being behavioral factors. Poor eating habits and low physical activity contribute to the rising incidence of obesity in Palembang City. The purpose of this research is to analyze the significance of the relationship b…
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (type 2 DM) is a global health problem with a significant impact, especially for the population over 40 years old which is projected will experience an increase in prevalence in 2050. This study aims to determine the effect of health education using Google Sites on knowledge and attitudes prevention of type 2 DM in adolescents. This research used a Pre-Experimental desi…
Notary is a public official who is authorized to make authentic deeds and has other authorities as referred to in Law Number 30 of 2004 concerning the Position of Notary or based on other laws and regulations. The Crime of Money Laundering is an attempt to hide or disguise the origin of money/funds or assets as regulated in Law Number 8 of 2010 concerning the Prevention and Eradication of the C…
Streptococcus mutans is the primary bacterium responsible for dental caries through the formation of dental plaque. Chemical plaque control can be achieved by brushing teeth with toothpaste containing antibacterial agents. The combination of xylitol and gambir extract has been proven to inhibit the growth of Streptococcus mutans and shows potential as an active ingredient in toothpaste formulat…
Indralaya Community Health Center is recorded as the region with the highest incidence of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) in Ogan Ilir Regency, with 78 cases in 2024. Based on numerous studies, one of the contributing factors to the high incidence of DHF is the environment and human behavior. This study aims to analyze the correlation between physical home environment and behavioral factors with…
Latar Belakang: Oral candidiasis merupakan infeksi mukosa mulut yang paling umum terjadi pada individu dengan penurunan sistem kekebalan tubuh, terutama pada pasien HIV/AIDS. Penyebabnya adalah perubahan jamur Candida albicans dari flora normal menjadi patogen. Peningkatan insiden oral candidiasis dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor termasuk HIV, dengan temuan penelitian yang menunjukkan orientasi…
Background: Enamel is the hardest tissue of the human body that covers the anatomical dental crown. Enamel composed by minerals that can be released from the hydroxyapatite when the pH of the oral cavity is below 5,5. The decrease of pH may lead to a demineralization process. Alternative materials that can be used to reduce demineralization process and increase the remineralization process are …
Background: Dental health issues are a very important concern in health development. In 2020 public health was worried by the emergence of Covid-19. The Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted various sectors, especially health facilities. This burden affects health services, especially the increasing need for health equipment and materials such as Personal Protective Equipme…
Background: Complete denture was one of the most popular choices for fully edentulous patients. The occlusal scheme recommendation for a complete denture was balanced occlusion because it was favorable for denture stability. Anatomic teeth are used to arrange teeth in a balanced occlusion; therefore, they should be used for patients with normal alveolar ridge height. Objective: The literature a…
Background: The dental health clinic is one of the service institutions that has been directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic because it has to make direct contact with patients who are receiving procedures, especially scaling procedures using an ultrasonic scaler. The increasing cost of consumables can affect the increase in costs in independent dental practices. Method: This type of resear…
Background: Tooth extraction is procedure of removing a tooth due its condition of the tooth cannot be maintained with treatment. A common complication after tooth extraction is bleeding. Bleeding needs to be controlled using systemic or local hemostatic agents depending on the condition. Robusta coffee has a number of ingredients that have hemostatic effects that can affect bleeding time. Obje…
Background: Teledentistry is the utilization of technological advancements in the field of dentistry, serving as an alternative for consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Teledentistry is used for remote dental diagnosis and treatment recommendations. One of its applications is in dental conservation for early caries detection. This study aims to determine user satisfaction with teledentis…
Latar belakang: Selama pemakaian soft liner temporer (tissue conditioner) sebagai bahan pelapis gigi tiruan pada kasus trauma mukosa, terdapat kemungkinan terjadinya akumulasi debris dan kolonisasi Candida albicans. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan suatu bahan alternatif pembersih gigi tiruan, seperti ekstrak kayu manis yang efektif dalam mengeliminasi Candida albicans dan aman terhadap sifat mekani…
Background: Short-term soft liners (tissue conditioners) are temporary soft lining materials that use coating as an alternative for rehabilitating mucosal trauma. During clinical use, they can lead to plaque accumulation and the growth of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, Thus, there is necessity for alternative natural denture cleaners agent, such as cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmannii), which has an…
Latar Belakang: Maloklusi adalah penyimpangan oklusi yang cukup besar dari gigi dan rahang yang dapat mengganggu fungsional mulut. Perawatan maloklusi kelas II dapat dilakukan dengan menggunakan piranti ortodonti lepasan, salah satunya adalah clear aligner. Penggunaan clear aligner menimbulkan lebih sedikit nyeri dan ketidaknyamanan dibandingkan dengan piranti ortodonti cekat. Perawatan clear a…
Background: Probiotics in dentistry had been proving effective in treating various diseases. Studies about probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri has been shown to significantly reduce the number of periodontal pathogenic bacteria in patient with periodontitis. However, research about the effect of probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri on periodontal index in the management of chronic periodontitis is still…
Background: Decreased salivary flow rate can lead a decrease of oral clearance, which can disrupt oral health and increase the risks of diseases in the oral cavity, such as dental caries, periodontitis and fungal infections. Masticatory stimulation by chewing Ajwa dates could be an alternative to increase salivary flow rate. Aim: This study aimed to determine the differences of salivary flow ra…
Background: Candidiasis is an opportunistic fungal infection caused by Candida sp. Around 85-95% of oral candidiasis infections are caused by Candida albicans. Long-term use of antifungal drugs can cause side effects, so alternative therapy using herbal ingredients is needed. Pineapple leaves are one of the lavishly organic waste materials that contain phenolic compounds with antimicrobial prop…
Background: Tooth extraction is a minor surgical procedure with the aim of remove the tooth from the oral socket with use of specialized techniques and instruments. Tooth extraction will cause tissue injury. Purple sweet potato has potential as an alternative medicine for wound healing after tooth extraction that comes from natural materials. Purple sweet potato contains flavonoids, tannins, sa…
Background: Bitewing radiography is an intraoral radiography to view the tooth surface which includes the crown of the tooth as well as the alveolar crest of the upper and lower jaw at the same receptor. The use of film holders and silicone loops in the bitewing technique helps standardize taking radiographs, but there has been no research that shows a comparison of the quality of radiographs u…
Background: Tooth extraction is the act of removing a tooth that cannot be treated from the alveolar bone socket, after extraction the socket will undergo a wound healing process. Chicken eggshell is a natural ingredient that has the potential to be an alternative wound treatment. The calcium and protein content in chicken eggshells can accelerate wound healing. Objective: To determine the effe…
Background: One of the pathogenic bacteria that causes dental caries was Streptococcus mutans. The use of antibacterial agents such as chlorhexidine was being the gold standard for eliminating Streptococcus mutans but can cause side effects if used in long term. Traditional medicine still used as an alternative in Indonesian people to reduce the side effects of chemical drugs. Suruhan leaves we…
Background: Various infections in the oral cavity can be caused by bacteria, one of which is S. mutans. One way to reduce the growth of bacteria in the oral cavity is by using chlorhexidine mouthwash. To avoid the side effects caused by using chlorhexidine mouthwash, antibacterial alternatives made from natural ingredients are used. Catfish (Pangasius hypopthalmus) which is widely cultivated in…
Background: Endo-perio lesion is defined as pathological communication between the endodontic dan periodontal tissues. Pulpal infection and necrosis can spread to the oral cavity through the periodontal ligament destroying the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone. Conversely, the periodontal pocket infection spread to the accessory canals to the pulp causing pulpal necrosis. The aim of this s…
Introduction: Staphylococcus aureus is one of the opportunistic bacteria in the oral cavity that can cause various diseases, including periapical abscesses. The treatment of microbial infections needed to pay attention to selected antibiotics. Traditional medicine was very popular with the community because it had very minimal side effects and the availability that is easy to obtain. Suruhan le…