Revitalization of school dental health centre for elementary school in Karangtengah Village, Baturraden, Banyumas

Abstract

Dental caries is a major problem in children's mouths that can be avoided if they are taught to take care of their teeth and gums from a young age. Elementary school age is ideal for instilling the habit of brushing teeth, and the school's role becomes increasingly important, one of which is the School Dental Health Centre (UKGS). The UKGS, on the other hand, has not been going well at four elementary schools in Karangtengah Village. As a result, a revitalization program for the UKGS is required. Counseling and toothbrushing movements, as well as dental and oral health checks, are all part of the UKGS revitalization program. The purpose of this program is to increase the knowledge of teachers and UKGS supervisors about UKGS and dental and oral health. This activity began with a pre-test followed by the presentation of UKGS revitalization material and ended with a post-test. This education is able to increase the knowledge of teachers and UKGS supervisors about UKGS and dental and oral health.

Improving oral health knowledge for little dentists at elementary school level in Kartasura District

“…Peningkatan pengetahuan guru mengenai kesehatan rongga mulut akan membantu guru dalam mengajarkan kepada murid mengenai kesehatan gigi dan mulut. Guru tidak dapat mengajarkan pengetahuan yang luas mengenai kesehatan gigi dan mulut apabila guru tersebut tidak memiliki pengetahuan yang cukup untuk dirinya sendiri (Ramadhani et al, 2022). Upaya yang dilakukan dalam mencegah terjadinya permasalahan rongga mulut seperti karies, yang pada umumnya sering terjadi pada anak di usia sekolah dikarenakan banyaknya jajanan di sekolah yang bersifat kariogenik, guru memiliki peran dalam mencegah terjadinya permasalahan tersebut.…”