The Impact of Covid-19 on The Incidence of Periodontitis Cases and its Therapeutic Management During The Pandemic

ABSTRACTIntroduction: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2. Periodontitis is an infection of the periodontal tissue that causes inflammation with the potential for the spread of intravascular microorganisms throughout the body. According to Riskesdas, periodontitis cases in Indonesia reached 74.1%. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of COVID-19 on the incidence of periodontitis cases and their therapeutic management during the pandemic. Methods: Descriptive qualitative research using primary and secondary data in three primary health care on Kediri Tabanan. Results: The incidence of Periodontitis is in the first rank with the most cases in two Puskesmas. Oral drug therapy and extraction are the treatment options used in the treatment of periodontitis cases during the pandemic. Discussion: The high incidence of periodontitis during the COVID-19 pandemic is caused by patients who are afraid to visit the dentist. Patients coming to the dentist when the condition of the teeth is damaged and experiencing mobility. In addition, the dental polyclinic only serves patients with medical emergencies. Tools in the dental polyclinic are damaged due to never being used during the pandemic. Transmission process that occurs through aerosols produced in the practice of dental services makes the therapy be limited. Drug administration and extraction are options in the management of periodontitis cases. Conclusion: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a high number of periodontitis cases. Oral medication administration and extraction an option for periodontitis therapy in the dental polyclinic of primary health care.

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

<p>Studi eksplorasi ketidakhadiran siswa rujukan Usaha Kesehatan Gigi Sekolah ke Puskesmas II Denpasar Utara<p></p> Exploratory study of the absence of School Dental Health Initiatives (UKGS) referral students to North Denpasar II Community Health Centre (Puskesmas)<p>

Pendahuluan: Hasil laporan UKGS Tahun 2019 di Puskesmas II Denpasar Utara sebanyak 10% dari total 660 siswa SD dirujuk untuk mendapatkan perawatan. Namun siswa SD yang memerlukan perawatan gigi tidak datang ke Puskesmas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui alasan ketidakhadiran siswa SD rujukan UKGS ke Puskesmas II Denpasar Utara berdasarkan persepsi Ibu dan guru. Metode: Penelitian kualitatif menggunakan pendekatan studi eksplorasi pada SD di wilayah kerja Puskesmas II Denpasar Utara. Sebanyak 7 informan dipilih dengan metode purposive sampling terdiri dari ibu siswa rujukan UKGS, guru penanggung jawab serta petugas Puskesmas pemegang program UKGS. Data dikumpulkan dengan wawancara mendalam dan dianalisis menggunakan metode tematik. Hasil: Persepsi ibu terhadap kegiatan UKGS dirasa sangat bermanfaat dalam mencegah kerusakan gigi anak. Kesehatan gigi dan mulut belum menjadi prioritas sehingga ibu tidak rutin melakukan kontrol periodik. Ibu lebih memilih datang ke praktek swasta dengan menggunakan asuransi karena di Puskesmas cenderung menunggu lama. Persepsi guru menganggap kegiatan UKGS memberikan manfaat walau dalam pelaksanaan rujukan UKGS tidak ada formulir khusus, petugas kesehatan hanya melakukan pencatatan yang berisi identitas siswa serta keterangan gigi berlubang atau persistensi. Simpulan: Penyakit gigi dan mulut belum menjadi prioritas orang tua dibandingkan penyakit lain. Orang tua lebih memilih datang ke praktek swasta dengan menggunakan asuransi karena di Puskesmas cenderung menunggu lama dan akses sulit. Guru menganggap kegiatan UKGS memberikan manfaat walau dalam pelaksanaannya tidak ada formulir khusus mengenai hasil rujukan UKGS. Hasil rujukan diberitahu secara langsung maupun melalui media komunikasi online kepada orang tua. Kata kunci: karies gigi; rujukan UKGS; ketidakhadiran siswa; Puskesmas ABSTRACT Introduction: The results of the 2019 School Dental Health Initiatives (UKGS) report at the North Denpasar II Community Health Centre (Puskesmas) were 10% of the total 660 elementary school students referred for treatment. However, elementary school students who need dental treatment do not follow the instruction. This study aimed to determine the reasons for the absence of UKGS referral elementary school students to Puskesmas II Denpasar Utara based on the perceptions of mothers and teachers. Methods: Qualitative research using an exploratory study approach in elementary schools in the working area of North Denpasar II Community Health Centre. A total of 7 informants were selected by purposive sampling method consisting of mothers of School Dental Health Initiatives referral students, teachers in charge and Community Health Centre officers holding School Dental Health Initiatives programs. Data were collected by in-depth interviews and analyzed using thematic methods. Result: Mother’s perception of School Dental Health Initiatives activities is considered helpful in preventing tooth decay in children. Oral health has not become a priority so that mothers do not routinely do periodic check-ups. Mothers prefer to come to private practice using insurance because of a long queuing period in the Community Health Centre. The teacher’s perception is that School Dental Health Initiatives activities provide benefits even though there is no particular form in the implementation of School Dental Health Initiatives referrals; health workers only make records by writing down student identities and information about cavities or persistence. Conclusions: Dental and oral diseases have not become a priority for parents compared to other diseases. Parents prefer to come to private practice using insurance because of a long queuing period in the Community Health Centre and difficult accessibility. Teachers consider School Dental Health Initiatives activities beneficial even though there is no special form regarding UKGS referral results in practice. Referral results are notified directly or through online media to parents. Keywords: dental caries; School Dental Health Initiatives; referral; student absence; Community Health Centr