DHeJA: Dental Health Journal of Aceh
https://journal.poltekkesaceh.ac.id/index.php/dheja
<p><strong>DHeJA: <em>Aceh Dental Health Journal (e-ISSN: 2830-7186)</em></strong>, was established in March 2021 by the Director as a forum for lecturers and students of the Department of Dental Health to publish research results and study results on current dental and oral health problems. Improvements in the form of journals and the quality of research published are always improved so that progress will continue to be made to be able to compete with other journals throughout Indonesia. <strong>DHeJA</strong> is published by the Department of Dental Health, Poltekkes, Ministry of Health of Aceh, with editions 3 times a year <em>(January, May, and September).</em></p> <p><em><strong>Editor in Chief: <a href="mailto:atjeh1983@gmail.com">Teuku Salfiyadi</a>, Indonesia | Publisher: <a href="https://gigi.poltekkesaceh.ac.id/">Jurusan Kesehatan Gigi Poltekkes Kemenkes Aceh</a></strong></em></p>Jurusan Kesehatan Gigi Poltekkes Kemenkes Acehen-US DHeJA: Dental Health Journal of Aceh2830-7186The Relationship between Dental Health Knowledge and Adolescent Caries Status at SMA Negeri 9 Banda Aceh
https://journal.poltekkesaceh.ac.id/index.php/dheja/article/view/241
<p>The biggest dental and oral health problem commonly encountered is caries. Caries is a universal disease that can occur in all ages, races, socio-economic and genders. One of the important factors causing caries is the lack of maintaining dental and oral hygiene. The value of dental and oral hygiene is important for each individual to know, it plays a role in efforts to prevent the occurrence of caries. The purpose of this study was to determine the Relationship between Dental Health Knowledge and Adolescent Caries Status at SMA Negeri 9 Banda Aceh. This research is analytical with a cross-sectional approach, conducted at SMA Negeri 9 Banda Aceh. The results of the study on adolescent knowledge about dental health are still in the sufficient category, with the status of dental caries in the medium category in adolescents at SMA Negeri 9 Banda Aceh, the most dental health knowledge in the sufficient category as many as 29 people (53.7%), and the status of adolescent caries the most in the moderate category as many as 23 people (42.6%). The results of statistical analysis with the Chi Square test, obtained the significance value of the relationship between dental health knowledge and caries status in adolescents with a P Value value: 0.05. Therefore, adolescents must be more active in seeking information about dental health, in order to avoid the status of caries which greatly affects dental health.</p>Linda SuryaniPutroe Nurul SyifaElfi Zahara
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2023-12-142023-12-14221510.30867/dheja.v2i2.241The Effect Of Counselling With Demonstration Methods On Tooth Brushing Skills In Students Sdn 1 Lampeuneurut Aceh Besar
https://journal.poltekkesaceh.ac.id/index.php/dheja/article/view/358
<p>Good and correct tooth brushing skills in children are very necessary in maintaining oral hygiene as an effort to prevent oral health problems. The biggest dental problems occur in children because they do not know how to maintain oral health. Brushing teeth is an activity to clean teeth from food debris, plaque and bacteria. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of counselling with the demonstration method on tooth brushing skills in students of SDN 1 Lampeuneurut Aceh Besar. The research method used is quantitative research method using pre-experimental design type one group pretest-posttest method. The population in this study were all students of class IV and V SDN 1 lampeuneurut Aceh Besar. The sample in this study amounted to 50 respondents. The analysis conducted was univariate and bivariate analysis with T-Test statistical test. The results of the research before and after (pre-post) using the Paired Sample T-Test Test obtained a p value of 0.001 or p < 0.05. In the pre-test results, respondents who had good brushing skills were 12 people (24%), and respondents who had poor brushing skills were 38 (76%). After being given counselling with the demonstration method, it was found that there was a significant increase in tooth brushing skills in SDN 1 Lampeuneurut Aceh Besar students, namely most respondents had good tooth brushing skills as many as 37 people (74%) and those who had poor tooth brushing skills were 13 people (26%). Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that there is an effect of counselling with the demonstration method on tooth brushing skills in students of SDN 1 Lampeuneurut Aceh Besar. It is recommended to students to maintain their oral health and to other related parties in order to provide counselling and information about maintaining proper dental health in school children.</p>MufizarniLina FarsiaCut fazlil Hanumreca reca
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2023-12-142023-12-142261210.30867/dheja.v2i2.358The Relationship Between Knowledge Of Dental And Mouth Hygiene With Ohi-S Status In Class Iv Students At Sdn Sibreh, Suka Makmur Aceh Besar District
https://journal.poltekkesaceh.ac.id/index.php/dheja/article/view/483
<p>Knowledge is a very important domain for the formation of an action because one's actions are influenced by the knowledge one has. Based on the results of dental examinations conducted on 10 students by researchers at SDN Sibreh, Aceh Besar, it was found that the average OHI-S status was 50% with bad criteria. This study aims to determine the relationship between dental and oral hygiene maintenance knowledge and OHI-S status in class IV students at SDN Sibreh, Suka Makmur District, Aceh Besar. This type of research is analytic method with cross sectional design. The population of this study were all 48 students of Class IV at SDN Sibreh. Sampling in this study using total sampling technique. The analysis in this study used the chi-square test. The results showed that the knowledge of maintaining dental and oral hygiene was 23 students (47.9%) in the good category and 25 students (52.1%) in the poor category. OHI-S status with good category was 10 students (20.8%), medium category was 17 students (35.4%), and bad category was 21 students (43.8%). The results of the chi-square statistical test showed that there was a relationship between knowledge of oral hygiene maintenance P value = 0.001 <0.05 and OHI-S status. Based on the results of this study it can be concluded that there is a relationship between knowledge of dental and oral hygiene maintenance and OHI-S status. It is recommended for students to further increase their knowledge, and maintain oral hygiene, na</p>Elfi ZaharaResa ZaharaNurdin NurdinLinda Suryani
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2023-12-142023-12-1422131710.30867/dheja.v2i2.483The Effectiveness Of Senduduk Fruit Paste (Melastoma Malabathricum L.) On The Colonization Of Plaque-Forming Bacteria
https://journal.poltekkesaceh.ac.id/index.php/dheja/article/view/484
<p>Background: The cause of dental and oral disease is plaque. Plaque is formed due to bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginoda and Escherichia coli. Plaque formation can be controlled by mechanical and chemical means. To control the formation of plaque can be done by using natural ingredients that contain antibacterial, one of the plants that contain antibacterial is senduduk fruit (Melastoma Malabathricum L.) This plant contains saponins, flavonoids and tannins which are chemical compounds and have potential as antibacterials. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of senduduk fruit paste (Melastoma Malabathricum L.) against plaque-forming bacteria colonization. Method: This study uses a true experiment with a pre and post-test control group design, In this study, the number of samples was calculated using the Federer formula and randomly selected. Data analysis using Two Way Anova. Results: Based on the treatment group the value is 0.000 <0.050. So it was concluded based on the treatment group had a significant effect on the number of results. Based on the time group value 0.248> 0.050. So it was concluded based on the time group did not have a significant effect on the number of results. Based on the treatment group and time (simultaneous/ together) the Sig value is 0.000 <0.050. So it can be concluded based on the time treatment group has a significant effect on the total results. Conclusion: senduduk fruit paste (Melastoma Malabathricum L.</p>Marlindayanti MarlindayantiNur Adiba HanumDias Mita Aulia
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2023-12-142023-12-1422182210.30867/dheja.v2i2.484The Relationship Between Brushing Habits And Oral Hygiene Status (Ohi-S) In Students Of Sd Negeri Kandang Cut, Darul Imarah District, Aceh Regency
https://journal.poltekkesaceh.ac.id/index.php/dheja/article/view/485
<p>Regular teeth cleaning is a treatment for dental and oral diseases that can be done alone. How to brush your teeth properly and appropriately will help improve dental and oral hygiene so as to prevent the occurrence of periodontal disease and caries. The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between brushing teeth and oral hygiene in grade IV and V students of SDN Kandang Cut, Darul Imarah District, Aceh Besar Regency in 2022. The research was conducted using analytical methods from 18 to 21 April 2022. The study population numbered 40 people. The number of samples taken in this study used a saturated sample of 40 students. Data collection by checking dental and oral hygiene using OHIS index and observation of how to brush teeth using cheklist. The analysis used univariate and bivariate analysis using a statistical chi-square test α < 0.05 The results of the study of students who brushed their teeth correctly had the most dental and oral hygiene status on good criteria amounted to 7 respondents (70%) while students who brushed their teeth incorrectly had the most dental and oral hygiene status on bad criteria amounted to 15 respondents (50%). The results of the chi-square statistical test obtained P Value <from α namely P = 0.001 < 0.05, then there is a relationship between how to brush your teeth with dental and oral hygiene. It was concluded that there is a relationship between brushing teeth and oral hygiene in grade IV and V students of SD Negeri Kandang Cut, Darul Imarah District, Aceh Besar Regency in 2022. It is recommended for students to improve and apply how to brush their teeth properly and correctly, especially on the inside that is often overlooked.</p>Andriani AndrianiArnela NurCut Ratna Keumala
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2023-12-142023-12-1422232810.30867/dheja.v2i2.485Description of Elementary School Age Children's Behavior in View of Dental and Oral Hygiene Status
https://journal.poltekkesaceh.ac.id/index.php/dheja/article/view/486
<p>Dental and oral health is a part of body health that cannot be separated from one another because it will affect overall body health. The aim of this research is to understand the behavior of elementary school age children in terms of dental and oral hygiene status. The type of research used is descriptive research. The population in this study was all 23 students in class IV and 10 students in class V, namely 33 students. Determining the sample in this study used the total population technique. The research results found that the majority of respondents were male (58%), had good knowledge (79%), poor attitudes (67%) and poor actions (73%).</p>Eka Sri RahayuQathrunnada QathrunnadaNurdin Nurdin
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2023-12-142023-12-1422293210.30867/dheja.v2i2.486Methods of Maintaining Dental and Oral Hygiene During Fixed Orthodontic Wear
https://journal.poltekkesaceh.ac.id/index.php/dheja/article/view/487
<p>The development of partnerships involving the entire healthcare sector, including healthcare professionals tasked with general health and oral health specifically. This research includes literature studies by seeking relevant theoretical references on the encountered cases or issues. Knowledge will influence behavior, and behavior will prompt actions based on individual knowledge. The use of orthodontia is indeed useful for aligning teeth, but for fashion orthodontia users, it is recommended to undergo self-care and regular check-ups to prevent any unwanted anomalies.</p>Arnela NurIntan LianaLismanidar Lismanidar
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2023-12-142023-12-1422333610.30867/dheja.v2i2.487Description of Grade V Students' Knowledge of Chewing Fuji Apples Against Plaque Index at Ummi Aida Integrated Islamic Elementary School, Medan Tembung District
https://journal.poltekkesaceh.ac.id/index.php/dheja/article/view/488
<p>Chewing apples is one way to reduce the plaque index on the teeth, because apples contain vitamins and tannins which function to clean teeth and freshen the mouth which can reduce the formation of plaque on teeth.This research is a descriptive survey study that aims to determine the level of knowledge of students before and after dissemination and to determine their plaque index before and after chewing Fuji apples. This research was conducted on 30 grade V students at Ummi Aida Integrated Islamic Elementary School, Medan Tembung District. Through research, the level of knowledge of students was obtained: before dissemination, 13 people were in good criteria (43.3%), and 17 people were in fair criteria (56.7%); whereas after the dissemination, all respondents (100%) were in good criteria, none were in fair and poor criteria; plaque index before chewing Fuji apples, 22 people in good criteria (73.3%), 6 people in fair criteria (20%), and 2 people in poor criteria (6.7%), while afterwards, 28 in good criteria (93.3%), and 2 people in moderate criteria (6.7%). The conclusion of this study is that chewing apples can reduce the plaque index in school children. In order to maintain dental and oral hygiene, it is expected that students consume fruits rich in fiber such as fuji apples.</p>Permata sakinahYenny Lisbeth Siahaan
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2023-12-152023-12-1522374010.30867/dheja.v2i2.488Knowledge about Maintaining Dental and Oral Hygiene Before and After Counseling Using Flipchart Media for Class IV Students at SDN 060825 Medan Area District
https://journal.poltekkesaceh.ac.id/index.php/dheja/article/view/489
<p>Knowledge about maintaining oral hygiene is one of the efforts to improve health. Flipchart media is a communication medium that can change children's behavior towards their knowledge. Knowledge is very important in underlying the formation of attitudes and behaviors that support or do not support health, especially dental and oral health. This study aims to determine knowledge about maintaining oral hygiene before and after counseling using flipchart media for grade IV students at SD Negeri 060825 Jalan Ismaliyah No.83 Kota Matsum, Medan Area Sub District. This type of research was descriptive with a survey method that is carried out by distributing questionnaires. The sample of this study were 30 grade IV students. The results of this study indicate the knowledge of students about maintaining dental and oral hygiene before counseling is carried out, namely 1 person (3.3%) good criteria, 22 people (73.3%) moderate criteria and 7 people (23.3%) bad criteria %). After counseling was carried out on students, namely good criteria as many as 29 people (96.6%), moderate criteria as many as 1 person (3.3%). The conclusion of this study showed that there is a change in students' knowledge of dental and oral hygiene prior to counseling through flipchart media. Knowledge of students were in moderate category (73.3%) and after being given knowledge counseling students was in good category (96.6%).</p>Emmelia EmmeliaSusy Adrianelly Simaremare
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2023-12-152023-12-1522414410.30867/dheja.v2i2.489The Influence Of Maternal Assistance On The Behavior And Dental Hygiene Status Of Children at SDN 2 Lamcot, Aceh Besar Regency
https://journal.poltekkesaceh.ac.id/index.php/dheja/article/view/355
<p>Parents has an important role as a companion in child health care , because there are still many parents who think that baby teeth are only temporary and will be replaced by permanent teeth so they don't pay attention to the cleanliness of baby teeth . Study This aim For know influence accompaniment Mother to hygiene behavior and status tooth child in SDN 2 Lambcot Aceh Besar . This type of research is Quasi Experimental Design with an equivalent research design control group design with pre test and post test . The subjects in this study were all Class V students at SDN 2 Lamcot , Aceh Besar District totaling 60 children, then divided into two groups, the intervention group consisting of 30 children were given interventions (dental health education counseling and teaching students how to brush their teeth by accompanied by their parents ) whereas in the control group consisted of 30 children who were given interventions ( dental health education counseling and teaching students how to brush their teeth). The sampling technique in this study is the total population. The measuring instrument used is questionnaires and tools diagnosis . Analysis of the results of quantitative data in this study using Paired Sample T- Test and Independent Sample T- test . Data analysis used the Statistics Program for Social Science (SPSS), with hypothesis testing based on a significant level of p <0.05. The research results show that no _ there are differences in the level of knowledge, attitudes, actions and hygiene status teeth and mouth students before and after intervention statistically significant (p > 0.05) p exist group control . There are differences in the level of knowledge, attitudes, actions and hygiene status teeth and mouth students before and after intervention statistically significant (p < 0.05) p exist group treatment . There are differences in the values of knowledge, attitudes, actions, and hygiene status pupil teeth in both groups between groups treatment with control group p This shown statistically p<0.05) . Director recommends n to Mother For given education and information to parents and children regarding the importance of maintaining oral hygiene.</p>reca recaMufizarni MufizarniCut Aja NurasikinTeuku Salfiadi
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