INTEGRASI PENYULUHAN KESEHATAN GIGI DAN MULUT MELALUI KEGIATAN PEMBERDAYAAN KESEJAHTERAAN KELUARGA (PKK)

. Indonesia's population has many dental problems, but only 10.2% were treated by medical personnel. Integrated and sustainable oral and dental health issue was needed to increase to maintain and improve the community's oral health. The activity of PKK can be used as media at the front line in overcoming various problems occurring in the community. Family Welfare Empowerment (PKK) is a social organization that engages women's participation. This community service aims to integrate dental health education into PKK activities in Malangan, Sentolo, Kulonprogo, and Yogyakarta. This community service method is carried out through 2 stages: 1) Surveying the level of dental knowledge through questionnaires and 2) Counseling. The questionnaire results showed that dental and oral health knowledge was low; therefore, counseling was needed to improve their knowledge. Finally, this integration will improve community dental and oral health knowledge.  ---  Masyarakat Indonesia mempunyai masalah kesehatan gigi yang cukup banyak, namun penanganan oleh tenaga medis hanya sebesar 10.2%. Upaya penanganan masalah kesehatan gigi dan mulut yang terpadu perlu dilakukan untuk memelihara dan meningkatkan derajat kesehatan gigi dan mulut masyarakat. Kegiatan PKK dapat digunakan sebagai sarana yang berada pada garis terdepan dalam mengatasi permasalahan yang terjadi dalam masyarakat. Pemberdayaan Kesejahteraan Keluarga (PKK) adalah organisasi kemasyarakatan yang melibatkan partisipasi perempuan. Tujuan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah mengintegrasikan penyuluhan kesehatan gigi dan mulut dalam kegiatan PKK di Dukuh Malangan, Sentolo, Kulonprogo, Yogyakarta. Metode pengabdian dilakukan melalui 2 tahap yaitu 1) Survey tingkat pengetahuan kesehatan gigi dan mulut melalui kuesioner, 2) Penyuluhan. Hasil kuesioner menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan kesehatan gigi dan mulut masih kurang sehingga perlu diadakan penyuluhan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan kesehatan gigi dan mulut. Kegiatan integrasi ini mampu meningkatkan pengetahuan kesehatan gigi dan mulut pada masyarakat

The effect of papaya leaf extract (Carica papaya L) on healing process of buccal traumatic ulcer in wistar rats

Indonesians have been using herbal medicines for a long time to cure some illnesses. Carica papaya L is an example of an herb that contains papain enzymes, saponins, lysozymes, lipases, flavonoids, polyphenols and vitamin C. These  ingredients are believed to be beneficial for the wound healing process. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of topical application of ethanolic extract of Carica papaya L to the healing process of rat mouth ulcer. Subjects were 32 Wistar rats divided into 2 groups (control group and treatment group), each group containing 16 rats. All subjects were made to suffer from ulcers using glacial acetyl acid applied for 40 seconds in the buccal mucosa. Treatment group was treated with papaya leaf ethanolic extract on ulcers twice a day using microbrush, while the ulcer in the control group was not treated with the extract. The ulcerated tissue was biopsied and stained with H&E. Observations were performed on the day 0, 3rd, 7th and 12th on HE slides. Data were observed by looking at three indicators of wound healing i.e. macrophage, angiogenesis and re-epithelisation. Number of macrophages and angiogenesis were analyzed using two-way ANOVA. Data of epithelial thickness were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis test. The post hoc test in the treatment group and the control group on day 0 showed results of p = 1.00. On day 3, day 7 and day 12, the result of p was 0.05. The treatment group on the 7 day compared to the treatment group on the 12 day had p>0.05. In the control group, on day 0 compared to day 3, the results of p>0.05, while the control group day 0 with day 7, 12 had a result of p0.05. These data suggest that the papaya leaf ethanolic extract could accelerate the healing of oral ulcer on the buccal mucosa of wistar rats

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STRESS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND THE INCIDENCE OF RECURRENT APHTHOUS STOMATITIS

Introduction: Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (SAR) is a common condition characterized by recurrent small, round, or ovoid multiple ulcers with clear boundaries and forming circles. The etiology of SAR is not yet clear, but some literature says SAR can be caused by psychological stress. Environmental changes and re-adaptation during the COVID-19 pandemic can affect stress levels. Materials and Methods: The type of research conducted is analytical observational studies with a cross-sectional design. The research sample was 226 respondents of the undergraduate dental program at the University of Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) class of 2019, 2020, 2021. Each respondent filled out the RASDX questionnaire to find out the existence of SAR and the PSS-10-C questionnaire to assess stress levels in the form of a google form. Then, the data was analyzed using SPSS version 20 with a contingency coefficient test to see the relationship between stress during the COVID-19 pandemic and the incidence of SAR. Results and Discussion: The results showed that the majority of respondents were positive for SAR (20.3%). A total of 12 male respondents were positive for SAR (5.4%) and 34 female respondents were positive for SAR (15%). Measurements of stress levels attributed by the COVID-19 pandemic showed the majority of respondents experienced moderate stress (63.7%). A total of 12 respondents with mild stress, 33 respondents with moderate stress, and 1 respondent with severe stress were positive SAR. The results of the contingency coefficient test showed a value of p = 0.334. Conclusion: There is no relationship between stress during the COVID-19 pandemic and the incidence of SAR. This is thought to be because the causative factors of SAR are multifactorial

Allergy-related stomatitis: a rare case in dental practice

Background: Oral mucosa is the first gate of food and water to enter the body. This area, including the lips, is more frequent in contact with various food substances containing flavoring agents; therefore, it is very susceptible to allergy-related stomatitis. This study aims to report the case of allergy-related stomatitis due to food intake.Case: We present a case report of 31 year-old-woman complaining of an uncomfortable and burning sensation in the tongue, hard palate, and lips. The clinical examination showed an erythematous lesion along the mucosal lip. The history revealed that the patient had an atopic allergy to seafood and cold air. She reported that three days before she visited the dentist, she ate seafood with very spicy seasoning. According to the complete blood test, it was revealed that eosinophil and total IgE were high. We diagnose allergy-related stomatitis based on the history, clinical features, and blood test examination. The patient was advised not to eat seafood or spicy food and eliminate the precipitating factors Conclusion: Diagnosis of allergy-related stomatitis can be obtained by anamnesis, clinical examination, and other laboratory testing

Oral Candidiasis in Patients with Level CD4+ Below 50

Approximately 90% of individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS have encountered Oral Candidiasis during the progression of their disease, especially in patients with a reduced CD4+ 200 mm3. Oral Candidiasis is a prevalent opportunistic infection of the oral cavity. Reported a case of a patient with oral candidiasis in an HIV/AIDS with CD4+ below 50 and discussed the mechanism of molecular relationship decreasing count CD4+ with virulence of Candida Albicans. In this report, we present a case of a 35-year-old female who presented with oral candidiasis. The patient's CD4+ count test revealed a level below 50 and HIV test I-II-III reactive. Human immunodeficiency Virus causes a decrease in CD4+ count and leads to opportunistic oral candidiasis infection

Knowledge and attitudes towards Behavior of HIV/AIDS Patients Management among dental students: Observational Study

In 1981, AIDS was first recognized in the United States. Every year, AIDS cases always increase. The incidence of cross-infection cases in dentists reaches 36% when managing HIV/AIDS patients. Having good knowledge and attitudes can lead to good behavior towards the management of HIV/AIDS patients. The formation of knowledge, attitudes, and good behavior will increase over time, along with the experience of a dentist. This research aims to determine the relationship between the knowledge and attitudes of dental students at RSGM UMY and the management behavior of HIV/AIDS patients. This research is an analytical observation with a cross-sectional approach that used a questionnaire instrument. The respondents of this research were 75 dental students. This research questionnaire includes knowledge, attitudes, and behavior about HIV/AIDS towards the management of HIV/AIDS patients. Data analysis used Chi-square analysis. The results of the descriptive analysis showed that 93.3% of dental students had high knowledge and positive attitudes, and 6.7% had moderate knowledge and were neutral towards HIV/AIDS patients. 77.3% of dental students fell into the good behavior category, 12% in the moderate behavior category, and 10.7% in the bad behavior category. The results of statistical tests using Chi-square obtained p value = 0.456 ( 0.05), indicating no significant relationship between research variables. Based on the results of the research, there was no significant relationship between the knowledge, behavior, and attitudes of dental students at RSGM UMY and the management behavior of HIV/AIDS patients

The Impact of Community Empowerment Programs on Oral Health Education for Knowledge Improvement in the Elderly

Objective This study aims to assess whether community empowerment as a health promotion program can improve the knowledge of the elderly and develop selfawareness about their oral health. The elderly population has increased in number and needs special attention, especially regarding the improvement of hygiene and health. Community empowerment is a type of health promotion program that can take the form of counseling and providing knowledge about oral health to the elderly. Materials and Methods Participants are elderly aged 60 years or older. Counseling was done by oral medicine specialists and residents to provide knowledge about oral health problems. Assessment of knowledge improvement was done using pretest and posttest in a written questionnaire. Statistical Analysis The Shapiro–Wilk test followed by the Wilcoxon test was used to compare the difference before and after counseling. Results From a total of 38 elderly included in this study, 29 (76.32%) showed an improved score in posttest compared with pretest. Statistical analysis showed a significant difference between pretest and posttest scores of study participants (p < 0.005). Conclusion Counseling in empowerment programs can help the elderly improve their knowledge about oral health, so that improvements can be expected to be followed by the development of self-awareness in the future