Oral and dental health is part of the health of the body that cannot be separated from one another because it will affect the health of the body. One of the oral health that must be considered is the growth and development of teeth,Because children's knowledge about dental hygiene and is still very lacking Therefore, the role and knowledge of parents in caring for oral hygiene is needed in guid…
Background: Streptococcus mutans was the main bacterium involved in biofilm formation that causes dental caries. Pineapple had been proven to possess antibacterial activity against S. mutans, while stevia was a natural low-calorie sweetener that also exhibited antibacterial properties against S. mutans. The combination of both could be formulated into a jelly candy product. This study aimed to …
Introduction: Patient satisfaction was an important indicator in assessing the quality of healthcare services, with no exception for teaching hospitals where clinical services involved clinical dental students. These students were expected to demonstrate clinical competence and professional attitudes to fulfill patient expectations. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the level of patient sa…
Introduction: Dental caries prevention consisted of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Determining the risk level of caries was one of the primary prevention measures, one of which was applied using CAMBRA. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the incidence of dental caries risk among first-year medical students at Sriwijaya University using the CAMBRA form. Methods: This study was …
Background: Patient satisfaction was one of the important indicators in assessing the quality of health services. One form of dental and oral health service was oral and maxillofacial surgery at dental and oral hospitals. The National Health Insurance (NHI) was implemented by the government as an effort to provide health protection for the community. Objective: To determine the overview of NHI …
Background: Cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmanii) based herbal denture cleansers has been widely studied in previous research. The results showed that cinnamon has minimal effects on the mechanical properties of acrylic resin, including impact strength, transverse strength, and surface roughness, while still demonstrating effectiveness in inhibiting microorganisms. Based on these findings, further dev…
Background: The prevalence of dental and oral problems, especially cavities in South Sumatra, is quite high at 45.6%. One of the causes is due to behavior that ignores oral hygiene. This is based on the lack of dental health literacy in children so that there is a lack of information about the importance of maintaining oral health. The prevalence of cavities can be assessed by the caries index,…
Background: Incorrect tooth brushing behavior can cause dental and oral diseases in childhood. Educational media is one of the efforts that can help increase knowledge and awareness of the importance of dental and oral health behavior. Objective: To determine the influence of educational media “daily book challenge” in improving tooth brushing behavior in children aged 10-12 years at SD Isl…
Latar belakang: Permasalahan Kesehatan gigi dan mulut di Indonesia pada tahun 2013 hingga 2018, mengalami peningkatan signifikan, salah satunya adalah Maloklusi. Prevalensi maloklusi pada rentang waktu tahun 2013 hingga 2018 sangat tinggi mencapai 80%. Maloklusi memerlukan perawatan ortodonti, Clear aligner merupakan alat ortodonti lepasan yang dirancang menggunakan teknologi digital. Salah sat…
Background: Enamel is the outermost and hardest tissue covering the crown of the tooth. Tooth enamel consists of 95% inorganic components in the form of hydroxyapatite crystals, such as calcium and phosphate, and the rest are organic components. If these components are lost, it is called demineralization. The demineralization process causes porosity, resulting in roughness on the tooth surface.…
Stunted is a state of malnutrition in toddlers due to an imbalance between nutritional needs and nutrient intake. Stunted in toddlers can cause developmental disorders of the oral cavity structures, leading to a decrease in pH, Salivary Flow Rate (SFR), and buffer capacity. Efforts that can be made to prevent the decrease in pH and SFR by providing a remineralization agent, Phosphopeptide-Amorp…
Latar Belakang: Kegagalan perawatan endodontik dapat disebabkan oleh bakteri Gram positif yaitu Enterococcus faecalis. Bahan alami seperti ekstrak daun teh hijau (Camellia sinensis l) dapat digunakan untuk menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri Gram positif. ekstrak daun teh hijau (Camellia sinensis l) memiliki sifat antibakteri karena mengandung zat aktif yaitu polifenol, tanin, flavonoid, dan katekin…
Background: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) was the most common form of oral cancer, accounting for nearly 90% of all carcinoma cases in the oral cavity. OSCC frequently occurred in both developing and developed countries. Epidemiological studies on OSCC in Indonesia remained limited. RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang was a type A referral hospital and the main teaching hospital of the Fac…
Background: Scaffold is a material serves as a place to attach cells and growth factors to mimic the structure of extracellular matrix (ECM), so that it can help restore the function of damaged tissues. Based on their raw materials, scaffolds are divided into two: natural and synthetic. Research continues to be conducted to make plants as scaffolds alternatives as their structure resembles body…
Background: Riskesdas in 2018 stated that the proportion of dental and oral problems in Indonesia was 57.6%. The level of dental and oral health problems of children with special needs is higher than normal children, reaching 83.92%. One group of children with special needs is deaf children. Ignoring oral health behavior is generally motivated by limited knowledge about proper oral health maint…
Background: Candida albicans is a fungus that normally lives in the human oral cavity. About 30-60% of Candida albicans grows in the oral cavity of adults and 45-65% of Candida albicans grows in the oral cavity of infants. Excessive growth of Candida albicans can cause Candidiasis. The use of conventional antifungal drugs can cause side effects such as gastrointestinal. The existence of side ef…
Background: Overweight is a condition where body weight exceeds the normal range due to excess fat, but it does not yet qualify as obesity. Obesity is a more severe condition characterized by excessive fat accumulation that increases the risk of health problems. Both conditions result from an imbalance between energy intake and expenditure and are becoming increasingly common among children. Th…
Background: South Sumatra is one of the major pineapple-producing regions in Indonesia. Jelly candy has the potential to become an alternative processed product made from nutrient-rich pineapple using stevia leaf extract as a natural, non-fermentable sweetener with lower cariogenic potential as a sugar substitute.This study aimed to determine the effect of adding stevia leaf extract to pineappl…
Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) ranks malocclusion as the third most common oral health problem after dental caries and periodontal disease. According to the Research and Development Agency of the Indonesian Ministry of Health, the prevalence of malocclusion in Indonesia reaches 80%, predominantly affecting children aged 9 to 12 years, with global prevalence ranging from 11% to …
Background: Herbs are widely used by Indonesians as traditional medicine due to easy accesibility, affordable price, and minimal side effects. Therefore, further researchs on herbs are required to evaluate the safety, effectiveness, and scientifically tested based on the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) until the product can be utilized by broader society. Objective: To identify the trend of he…
Background: Traumatic dental injuries (TDI) are ranked as the second most common oral disease. With various types of TDI along with factors contributing to the complexity of its complications, further research into the complications of trauma to periodontal tissue, such as luxation injuries, is essential to determine and evaluate possible long-term complications before deciding on treatment pla…
Latar belakang: Penyakit periodontal merupakan masalah kesehatan gigi dan mulut dengan Porphyromonas gingivalis sebagai salah satu bakteri patogen utamanya. Menyikat gigi menggunakan pasta gigi dapat mengurangi bakteri pada rongga mulut. Fluoride telah lama diakui sebagai agen penting dalam menjaga kesehatan gigi. Gambir (Uncaria gambir Roxb) juga diketahui memiliki sifat antibakteri karena men…
Background: Streptococcus mutans is the primary bacterium responsible for dental caries. One potential natural antibacterial agent is chitosan, which is derived from the shells of mangrove crabs (Scylla serrata). Chitosan has the ability to inhibit bacterial growth and induce bacterial cell death. Objective: To determine the antibacterial effectiveness of chitosan from mangrove crab (Scylla ser…
Background: Halitosis is an unpleasant odor from the oral cavity caused mainly by Volatile Sulfur Compounds (VSCs), the result of the activity of anaerobic gram-negative bacteria. Reducing VSCs levels can be achieved by reducing the activity and number of VSCs-producing bacteria, one of which is through the use of mouthwash containing antibacterial compounds. Red guava leaves are known to have …
Background: Individuals with chronic periodontitis disease have relatively lower vitamin D levels than healthy individuals. Several previous studies have shown that vitamin D can act as an additional therapy for the non-surgical treatment of periodontal disease. Vitamin D supplementation provides anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory effects, improving clinical outcomes in periodontitis disease …
Background: According to Riskesdas 2018, malocclusion was the third most common oral and dental condition in Indonesia, with a prevalence of 80%. The highest incidence was found among children aged 12–15 years (15.6%). One of the methods used to treat malocclusion was the use of fixed orthodontic appliances. A total of 81.50% of adolescents were users of fixed orthodontic appliances. However,…
Background: Long working hours and static working postures in dentists can increase the risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). These musculoskeletal complaints are also experienced by dental students as they perform dental procedures that require maintaining repetitive body positions for extended periods. Aims: This study aimed to determine the relationship between working posture and MSD co…
Introduction: Odontogenic infections are a common disease in dental practice that is caused by bacteria S. aureus. One of herbal ingredients that has antibacterial properties is garlic peel which can be extracted with n-hexane. This has not been widely studied and it is still considered waste. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of antibacterial extract of garlic peel again…
Fixed Partial Denture (FPD) is a prostheses cemented to abutment with luting cement permanently, often experiencing retention loss. The selection of cementation materials for FPD significantly influences the success and durability of the prosthesis. Key characteristics such as shear strength (SBS), tensile strength (TBS), compressive strength, and microleakage are evaluated to determine the ret…
Background: Hyposalivation can cause negative impacts on oral health, so salivary flow rates need to be increased. Music with a peaceful and calming atmosphere has been shown to increase the salivary flow rate. This study aims to evaluate the effect of Sape music on salivary flow rate. Methods: This study used quasi-experimental research with a one group pretest-posttest approach involving 20 s…