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Oral Health Knowledge Overview at SD Inpres Mallengkeri Bertingkat Makassar

Journal of Applied Oral Health and Dental Therapy (JAOHDT) · Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026) · pp. 19–25

Published
2026-06-02
Publisher
Dental Therapy Study Program, Faculty of Vocational Studies, Hasanuddin University
Language
en

Abstract

Background: Dental and oral health problems have a significant impact on both individuals and the overall healthcare system. According to the 2023 Indonesian Health Survey (SKI), half of the Indonesian population experiences dental and oral health issues, with decayed, missing, or filled teeth (DMF-T) problems reaching 43.6%. Elementary school-aged children are a vulnerable group for dental and oral health problems, influenced by poor hygiene attitudes and low knowledge levels. Knowledge is a process of knowing resulting from sensory perception, shaped by factors such as education, experience, media exposure, and environmental influences. Knowledge plays the most crucial role in determining individual actions and students' cognitive aspects. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the overview of dental and oral health knowledge among 5th and 6th-grade students at SD Inpres Mallengkeri Bertingkat Makassar. Methods: This research is a quantitative descriptive study conducted on February 2, 2026, with primary data collection using a validated questionnaire. Results: Based on the research results, it was found that the students' knowledge levels varied significantly, with the "poor" category at 11.7%, "fair" at 16.7%, and the "good" category dominating at 71.7%. Conclusion: It can be concluded that the students' knowledge level is generally in the good category, although variations in the fair and poor categories still exist. Special attention is needed through additional education for students in the fair and poor categories. This is necessary to prevent gaps in understanding regarding dental and oral health among 5th and 6th-grade students at SD Inpres Mallengkeri Bertingkat.

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  • Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari
  • Universitas Halu Oleo
  • Institut Teknologi dan Sains Mandala
  • Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof Dr Hamka
  • Universitas Raharja
  • Universitas Syiah Kuala
  • Universitas Islam Malang
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Abdul WahidInstitut Teknologi dan Sains Mandala3
Andi Adri AriefAffiliation unknown3
Ainun Ayu YuniarAffiliation unknown3
Andi AmriUniversitas Muhammadiyah Prof Dr Hamka2
Muhammad Dalvi MustafaAffiliation unknown2
Sitti FakhriyyahAffiliation unknown2
Mardiana E. FachryAffiliation unknown2
M. Chasyim HasaniAffiliation unknown2
Amiluddin AmiluddinUniversitas Halu Oleo2
Mohamad MuspawiAffiliation unknown2
Chaereyranba SholehAffiliation unknown2
Nur AlimInstitut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari1
Abdul KadirInstitut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari1
Aisyah Mu'minInstitut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari1
Nur AzizahUniversitas Raharja1
Fajar SarananiAffiliation unknown1
Syaifudin Suhri KasimUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Rety Reka MerlinsAffiliation unknown1
Peribadi PeribadiAffiliation unknown1
Abdul Rahim Sya’banAffiliation unknown1
Wa Ode Nova Noviyanti RAffiliation unknown1
Andi Mauliana TAffiliation unknown1
Muhammad HasbiUniversitas Syiah Kuala1
Prinob AksarUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Melandari Eka PutriAffiliation unknown1
Yeni MarlinaAffiliation unknown1
KhaerunnisaAffiliation unknown1
Etty Wahyuni MSAffiliation unknown1
Didi RukmanaAffiliation unknown1
Saat EgraAffiliation unknown1
MasitahAffiliation unknown1
Fitriani RAffiliation unknown1
Muhammad YunusUniversitas Islam Malang1
Syarifullah BundangAffiliation unknown1
Edi SuryadiAffiliation unknown1
Agnes SintiaAffiliation unknown1

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