BACKGROUND: One of the natural ingredients that can be used as a substitute for preventing dental caries is the methanol extract of Laban leaves. Laban contains various compounds that are known to have antibacterial properties. The traditional ability of Laban Leaf Methanol Extract has been proven to treat diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms. AIM: The aim of the study was to analyzing the activity test of Laban leaf methanol extract toothpaste (Vitex pinnata) against the growth of Streptococcus mutans bacteria. METHODS: This type of laboratory experimental research (true experimental design) with post-test only control group design. This research was conducted at the Poltekkes Pharmacy Laboratory of the Ministry of Health in Aceh in July-August. The research sample consisted of Laban leaves collected randomly in the Ie Seu Um Geothermal area of Selawah Agam Aceh Besar. Data analysis was carried out descriptively. Antibacterial activity data were statistically processed with one-way ANOVA at a confidence level of α 0.05. RESULTS: The organoleptic test results observed for 3 weeks showed that there were differences in color and aroma; the higher the concentration of the resulting color, the darker it was, and resulting in a soft, sweet taste in the toothpaste of laban leaf methanol extract. The pH acidity test results showed an effect of storage time (the week I, week II, and week III) on toothpaste’s pH value. The viscosity test results showed that the toothpaste formula combined with the methanol extract of Laban leaves met the SNI 12-524-1995 standards regarding toothpaste. Toothpaste formula F3. 4.5% has the greatest viscosity, ranging from 241.0 (PDAs), and followed by F2. 240.4%, and F1. 237.6%. The higher the active ingredient concentration, the greater the viscosity value. The foam formation test results show that the foam’s stability is greatly influenced by particle size. The more the particle size, the lower the foam stability. ANOVA test results based on the concentration of significance value (0.000) <0.05, there is a difference in the number of bacterial colonies based on the concentration variable. ANOVA test results based on the repetition of significant values (0.423)> 0.05, which means that all repetitions have the same effect on the number of colonies, so there is no difference in the number of colonies based on the repetition variable. CONCLUSION: Minimum inhibitory concentration of toothpaste laban leaf methanol extract against S. mutans growth was aimed at a concentration of 4.5%, with an average number of bacterial colonies 108.5 × 10−7 CFU/mL).

Irene’s Donuts merupakan program interaktif dalam bentuk program komputer/ versi manual yangmemberikan pemahaman tentang faktor risiko karies sejak dini sehingga pencegahan lebih awal penting  dilakukan melalui peran serta orang tua. Penelitian ini  bertujuan untuk melaksanakan penerapan metode Irene’s Donuts (UKGS Inovatif) dalam menurunkan skor risiko karies pada anak Kelas I SDN 3 Kota Banda Aceh. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode kuantitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Subjek penelitian  yaitu murid Kelas I di SDN 3 Kota Banda Aceh yang berjumlah 30 anak dan ibunya sebagai responden. Analisis data menggunakan analisis univariat. Intervensi yang diberikan berupa penyuluhan berbasis masalah, mengukur skor risiko karies anak dan demontrasi cara menyikat gigi. Instrumen penelitian ini berupa kuesioner dan instrumen simulator risiko karies.Hasil  penelitian menunjukkan ada peningkatan pengetahuan, sikap dan praktik ibu dalam pemeliharaan kesehatan gigi dan mulut, dan ada penurunan skor risiko karies anak dengan penerapan  metode Irene’s Donuts. Direkomendasikan kepada puskesmas sebagai pelaksana program UKGS Inovatif untuk menggunakan teknik penyuluhan dengan metode  Irene’s Donutssebagai alternatif dalam upaya program promosi kesehatan gigi di sekolah Kata kunci: Irene’s Donuts, skor; risiko; karies; anak Jurusan Keperawatan Gigi Politeknik KesehatanKementrian Kesehatan AcehJl. Soekarno Hatta Desa Lagang Kecamatan Darul Imarah Kabupaten Aceh BesarCorresponding author : reca.zulkarnain@yahoo.com

Karies gigi merupakan penyakit yang sering dialami sebagian besar anak yang diakibatkan factor kurangnya mengonsumsi buah-buahan yang berserat dan juga sayuran.Selain itu kebiasaan mengonsumsi makanan manis dan lengket (kariogenik) merupakan faktor paling besar pengaruhnya terhadap karies. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui hubungan jenis makanan jajanan dengan status karies gigi pada murid SDN Lampeunerut Aceh Besar. Penelitian ini bersifat analitik dengan desain cross sectional, dilaksanakan pada bulan Mei 2017 dengan melakukan pemeriksaan gigi dengan menggunakan alat diagnosa set dan KSP untuk mengetahui status karies serta menggunakan kuesioner untuk mengetahui jenis makanan jajanan.Sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 71muridkelas III, IV dan V SDN Lampeunerut Aceh Besar.Pengambilan sampel dengan menggunakan teknik Random sampling.Hasil penelitian di uji secara statistik menggunakan program SPSS dengan uji chi square. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa responden mengonsumsi makanan kariogenik lebih banyak yaitu sebanyak 55 orang (77,5%) dan status karies gigi berada dalam kategori tinggi yaitu sebanyak 38 orang (43,8%). Setelah dilakukan uji statistik dengan menggunakan  uji chi squere didapatkan ada hubungan jenis makanan jajanan dengan status karies gigi, dengan p= 0,001. Direkomendasikan kepada murid SDN Lampeunerut Aceh Besar agar dapat menjaga kesehatan gigi dan mulut dengan cara membersihkan gigi dengan menyikat gigi secara teratur, dan membersihkan mulut dengan berkumur-kumur ataupun menyikat gigi setelah memakan jajanan manis dan lengket agar terhindar dari penyakit karies gigi yang dapat mengganggu kegiatan belajar dalam sehari-hari.

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Indonesia is famously known for its rich plant biodiversity with medicinal properties. Guava (Psidium guajava Linn.) is one of medicinal plants which can be used as alternative for treating diseases. Guava leaf contains flavonoids, saponins, and tannins, that can act as inhibitors against bacteria, antioxidants, and antibacterial. Numerous dental and oral diseases are caused by bacteria, one of which is dental caries. Principally, dental caries can be prevented by maintaining the oral cavity hygiene, chemically or mechanically, using antiseptics possessing antibacterial activities. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of guava leaves steep water against S. Mutans bacterium using microdilution method. The aim also included the investigation of inhibition concentration of guava leaves steep water. This research was experimental in nature, by using the guava leaves steep water as the sample with various concentrations (0.753%, 1.563%, 3.125%, 6.25%, 12.5%, 25%, 50%, 100%). S. Mutans was obtained from the laboratory of veterinary Universitas Syiah Kuala (Unsyiah). The results of this research revealed that the guava leaves steep water was effective in inhibiting S. Mutans with Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of 6.25% In conclusion, we would like to investigate the guava leaves steep water as a mouthwash in our research with a preclinical trial.