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.

Background: A preliminary epidemiological study of three kindergartens in Embong Kaliasin Village under KetabangPublic Health Center, Surabaya coverage revealed that 63% of the kindergarteners have dental caries. The study alsofound that only 8% of them received dental treatment. The remaining 92% of kindergarteners never had dental treatmentbecause uncovered health insurance, unavailability of parents during working days and hours, mother’s education level,mother’s medical history, paternal support in dental and oral health care. Promotive, preventive, and referral efforts canbe achieved by empowering health cadres. The empowerment program addressed maternal reluctance in participating“KESGILUT” program by providing the “AWAS” educational book. Purpose: We expect that the program could increasemothers’ knowledge levels on dental and oral health as well as encourage them to participate in child dental and oralhealth care. Methods: The health education method was parental mentoring with a group approach. The parents ofManguni kindergarteners receiving the “AWAS” educational book as a group. The media of the program was the “AWAS”educational book. It covered information about dental and oral health, including primary and secondary dentition, stagesof dental caries, correct tooth brushing, nutritious food for teeth, and preventing dental caries. The evaluation method ofthis program is using pre-post test analysis. Results: There is an increasement in post test score (68%) to post-test score(83%). Conclusion: This program is effective to increase mother’s knowledge about dental and oral health.