2023
DOI: 10.22270/ajdhs.v3i3.47
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Tooth Brushing Skills and Personal Hygiene Performance Modified (PHP-M) Index in preschool children

Tedi Purnama

Abstract: Background: The prevalence of caries in children aged 5-6 years is 92.6% with a def-t index of 8.43, meaning that young children in Indonesia have experienced 8-9 cavities per child. The high number of dental and oral diseases currently is greatly influenced by several factors, one of which is the behavior of people who do not realize the importance of maintaining dental and oral health. Brushing teeth is a simple act of removing plaque and food residue with a brush and toothpaste, because plaque and food resi… Show more

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“…Adequate understanding influences healthy actions, while lack of understanding causes dental and oral health problems in society (RE et al, 2021). Apart from that, attitudes that do not care about dental and oral hygiene are also the cause of dental and oral health problems in society (Purnama, 2023).…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Adequate understanding influences healthy actions, while lack of understanding causes dental and oral health problems in society (RE et al, 2021). Apart from that, attitudes that do not care about dental and oral hygiene are also the cause of dental and oral health problems in society (Purnama, 2023).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%