Minuman Ringan Berkarbonasi Dapat Meningkatkan Keasaman Rongga Mulut

Soft drinks are beverages that do not contain alcohol (non alcoholic). Soft drinks have a low pH (<5.5). Consuming carbonated soft drinks can cause increased acidity in the oral cavity. The acidity of the oral cavity occurs due to disruption of the saliva buffer system whose function is to resist the decrease in pH or increase the acidity of the oral cavity. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of carbonated soft drinks on the acidity of the mouth. Type of research used in this study was quasi-experimental with a pre-test post-test design group approach. This study used a sample of 50 people by using random sampling techniques. All samples consisting of 50 people were asked to accommodate the saliva first and then measured with a pH meter. After that, all samples were instructed to drink soft drinks according to the specified dose (250ml). Five minutes later all samples were asked to collect the saliva again and then measure it. The results obtained from this study are based on a T-test where the level of significance produced is smaller than 0.05 which states that carbonated soft drinks have a significant effect on the acidity of the oral cavity. The conclusion is carbonated soft drinks can increase the acidity of the oral cavity

INHIBITORY POWER OF MAS BANANA PEEL EXTRACT (MUSA ACUMINATA LADY FINGER) ON THE GROWTH OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS IN VITRO

Introduction: Various sources of infectious disease can be found in the oral cavity. Prevention efforts include brushing your teeth properly and regularly. Besides that, gargling with mouthwash is one of the best additional prevention methods. In the literature it is known that mas banana peels contain antibacterial ingredients. The aim of this research was to determine whether banana peel extract (Musa acuminata lady finger) was able to inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.  Material and Methods: Extracts of 25%, 50%, 75% concentration of dried mas banana peel were made, sterile distilled water as a negative control and 0.2% Chlorhexidine as a positive control. Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 as many as 3 bacterial colonies, spread evenly on sterile Nutrient Agar (NA) media. The paper discs were dipped for ± 30 seconds into 25%, 50%, 75% gold banana peel extract, 0.2% Chlorhexidine as a positive control and sterile Aquades as a negative control then incubated in an incubator at 37°C for 24 hours. The inhibition zone (clear area around the paper disc) was measured with a caliper (accuracy 0.02mm). The data obtained were tested for normality and homogeneity to determine whether or not there was a difference in the inhibitory power of banana mas (Musa acuminata lady finger) peel extract against Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Results and Discussion: The results showed that at a concentration of 75% there was an inhibitory power for the growth of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria of 6.32 mm. Mas banana peel extract (Musa acuminata lady finger) has antibacterial content in the form of flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins and tannins which are able to inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in vitro. Conclusion: Mas banana peel extract (Musa acuminata lady finger) can inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in vitro with moderate criteria

THE IMPACT OF STUNTING MALNUTRITION OF ORODENTAL HEALTH IN CHILDREN: A SCOOPING REVIEW

Introduction: Short children or commonly called stunting is a prevalent nutritional issue found among children globally. Indonesia has a notably high prevalence of stunting throughout the Southeast Asian region. Stunting malnutrition children will experience disturbances in the process of tooth growth, affecting the teeth during pre-eruption.  Aim to provide an overview of the impact of stunting malnutrition on dental health in children. Materials and Methods: This study uses the PRISMA method, with the steps: (1) Question framework (literature study); (2) Search for articles in databases (on Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar), and journal databases with articles published from 2020 to 2022; (3) Selection of relevant research; (4) Data extraction; (5) Synthesis with narrative method. Results and Discussions: The study obtained 7 articles to be reviewed, proving that stunting malnutrition children experienced delayed tooth eruption in 3 articles; 4 articles analyzing the impact of stunting malnutrition on dental caries; and experiencing unhealthy dental health status in 1 article. Conclusion: The impact of stunting malnutrition children on orodental health is delayed tooth eruption, and severe dental caries