Background: As aging, there is also a degenerative process in the function of the body, especially teeth and mouth. One of this problem is tooth loss that can affects the function of the oral cavity. Aim: The purpose of this study is to know the factors related to the use of denture, among elderly people in Selemadeg. Method: Descriptive study used with cross sectional study, that be done in Selemadeg with 70 samples, obtained by simple random sampling. Data of this research obtained from interviews with the questionnaire. Data were tested using Chi-square test (p<0,05). Results: The result of this study showed the use of denture on elderly people in Selemadeg village are 12 people (17,1%). The use of denture based on economic status is above UMK (75%), with p value <0,001. Based on knowledge is the majority of respondents have a high level of knowledge (91,7%), with p value <0,001. Based on the experience is most of respondents had a good experience (58,3%), with p value <0,001. Conclusion: It was concluded that the use of denture among elderly people in Selemadeg village tends to be low, and based on economic status, knowledge, experience, and availability of time had statistically significant trend.

ABSTRAK : Penyakit periodontal merupakan masalah kesehatan rongga mulut yang diawali oleh akumulasi lokal dari mikroorganisme (dental plaque) beserta produk metabolisnya. Tingkat keparahan penyakit bervariasi pada anak-anak dan remaja, namun cenderung meningkat seiring dengan masa pubertas. Tujuan Penelitian: mengetahui kebutuhan perawatan periodontal pada remaja usia 15-18 tahun di SMAN 1 Semarapura, Klungkung. Metode Penelitian: Penelitian ini bersifat observasional deskriptif dengan pendekatan cross-sectional. Sampel sebanyak 107 remaja (55 orang laki-laki dan 52 orang perempuan), diperoleh melalui metode consecutive sampling. Pemeriksaan dan penilaian terhadap kondisi jaringan periodontal dilakukan menggunakan kaca mulut, WHO Periodontal Examining Probe, serta formulir pemeriksaan, yang selanjutnya dievaluasi dengan metode Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN). Hasil: Sebanyak 13 orang (12,1%) memiliki jaringan periodontal yang sehat, 4 orang (3,7%) mengalami perdarahan, 70 orang (65,4%) dengan kalkulus, 19 orang (17,8%) dengan kedalaman pocket ≤5 mm, dan 1 orang (0,9%) dengan kedalaman pocket ≥6 mm. Seluruh remaja dengan perilaku merokok dan mengkonsumsi alkohol dalam enam bulan terakhir, memiliki masalah dengan kondisi jaringan periodontalnya dan kalkulus merupakan masalah yang paling banyak ditemukan. Kesimpulan: perawatan periodontal yang paling dibutuhkan oleh remaja di Kabupaten Klungkung berdasarkan skor CPITN adalah edukasi instruksi kesehatan mulut dan scaling.

Background: Edentulous is a condition when the tooth is apart from its socket, which can be caused by caries, periodontal disease, trauma, and systemic disease history. Aim: The purpose of this study is to know the prevalence of tooth loss and to know sociodemographic that affecting the loss of tooth on elderly in Penatahan village. Methods: The design of this study is cross-sectional analytic. Samples of this study are elderly in Penatahan village, Tabanan aged 45-74 years. The sampling technique of this study is using total sampling of 99 people were given a questionnaire.Results: Based on the result of the bivariate analysis there were 78 (78.8%) of people who have lost of the teeth. The incidence of tooth loss by the age of the respondents has a meaningful statistical test (<0.001) with prevalence ratio (PR) CI (Confidence Interval) 95% is 0,554 (0,407-0,752), based on the incidence of tooth loss with menopause status of the respondents has a meaningful statistical test (<0.001) with prevalence ratio (PR) CI (Confidence Interval) 95% is 2.450 (1.202-4.996). Based on the result of the multivariate analysis between the variables of age, menopause status, income and occupation, factor that affecting the loss of tooth is menopause status with OR (odds ratio) CI (confidence interval) 95% is 0.16 (0,02-0,94) with a value p = 0,043. Conclusions: The conclusion of this study is that the incidences of tooth loss related with the age and menopausal status, while occupation and income has not.

Gangguan muskuloskeletal (musculoskeletal disorders) merupakan keluhan yang menimbulkan rasa nyeri berkepanjangan. Salah satu pencegahan yang dapat dilakukan adalah dengan menerapkan postur kerja yang sesuai dengan prinsip ergonomi. Tujuan Penelitian: untuk mengetahui penerapan edukasi ergonomi dalam menurunkan keluhan muskuloskeletal dan memperbaiki konsistensi postur tubuh pada mahasiswa PSPDG Universitas Udayana. Metode Penelitian: Penelitian ini adalah penelitian eksperimental dengan rancangan quasi pre and post test control group design. Sampel sebanyak 20 orang dibagi menjadi 2 kelompok masing-masing 10 orang. Kelompok 1 sebagai kelompok kontrol dengan kondisi konvensional, sedangkan kelompok 2 sebagai kelompok perlakuan dengan intervensi edukasi ergonomi. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan mengukur keluhan muskuloskeletal menggunakan kuesioner Nordic Body Map sebelum dan setelah kegiatan praktikum pada kedua kelompok dan konsistensi postur tubuh menggunakan Test Of Visual Perception (TVP). Hasil: dari hasil uji Wilcoxon didapatkan nilai p=0,005 (p<0,05) pada kelompok kontrol dan  nilai p=0,064 (p>0,05) pada kelompok perlakuan. Uji beda selisih menggunakan Mann-Whitney Test diperoleh nilai p=0,002 (p<0,05) dan untuk membandingkan skor TVP antara kedua kelompok menggunakan uji Chi-square diperoleh p=0,000 (p<0,05). Kesimpulan:  edukasi ergonomi dapat menurunkan keluhan muskuloskeletal dan memperbaiki konsistensi postur tubuh pada mahasiswa PSPDG Universitas Udayana.

Pendahuluan: COVID-19 merupakan virus baru yang pertama kali ditemukan di Wuhan, Cina. Pada pertengahan tahun 2020 kasus kematiannya terus meningkat di seluruh dunia. Topik: Dokter gigi merupakan profesi yang rentang tertular sehingga harus menerapkan tindakan pencegahan serta menerapkan perilaku waspada terjadinya penularan pada semua pasien. Diskusi: The American Dental Association (ADA) mendeskripsikan teledentistry sebagai "penggunaan sistem dan metodologi telehealth dalam kedokteran gigi", yang mencakup "berbagai macam teknologi dan tindakan untuk memberikan layanan medis, kesehatan, dan edukasi secara virtual. Kesimpulan: Pencegahan penularan penyakit dengan memakai alat perlindungan diri yang lengkap, seleksi kasus emergency serta teledentistry dapat dilakukan selama masa pandemi COVID-19 ini berlangsung untuk mengurangi kemungkinan penularan di tempat praktek dokter gigi.

Background: One of the most common treatments performed by the dentist is scaling. Scaling process typically lasts approximately 45 minutes, during which dentists will be in a static position which can cause musculoskeletal disorder. The aim of the study is to determine the relationship of ergonomic posture application to musculoskeletal complaints during the scaling action in dentist practice in Denpasar City. Methods: The research has been done by using analytic observational with cross sectional design. The sample of this research are 44 dentists who practicing dentistry in Denpasar. Data collection is sourced from the primary data by appraisal using test of visual perception (TVP) and filling the Nordic body map questionnaire by the sample before and after the scaling procedure. Results: Statistical test results using pearson chi-square showed that the significance value of 0.035 < α = 0.05. Conclusion: there is a relationship between the application of ergonomic posture to musculoskeletal complaints during the action of scaling ultrasonic on dentist practice in Denpasar City.   Latar Belakang: Salah satu perawatan yang paling sering dilakukan dokter gigi adalah scaling. Proses scaling biasanya berlangsung kurang lebih 45 menit, selama itu dokter gigi akan berada pada posisi statis yang dapat menyebabkan musculoskeletal disorder. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan penerapan postur tubuh yang ergonomi terhadap keluhan musculoskeletal selama tindakan scaling pada praktik dokter gigi di Kota Denpasar. Metode: telah dilakukan penelitian observasional secara analitik dengan desain cross sectional. Sampel penelitian ini adalah dokter gigi yang berpraktik di Kota Denpasar sebanyak 44 orang. Pengumpulan data bersumber dari data primer dengan melakukan penilaian menggunakan test of visual perception (TVP) dan pengisian kuisioner Nordic body map oleh sampel, sebelum dan sesudah dilakukannya tindakan scaling. Hasil: berdasarkan uji statistik menggunakan pearson chi-square menunjukkan bahwa nilai signifikansi 0,035 < α = 0,05. Simpulan: bahwa ada hubungan antara penerapan postur tubuh yang ergonomis terhadap keluhan musculoskeletal selama tindakan scaling ultrasonic pada praktik dokter gigi di Kota Denpasar.

Dental procedure sometimes can cause injury to the oral mucosa either intentionally or unintentionally. Inflammation on mucosa of the mouth / stomatitis is an inflammation that occurs in the oral mucosa, usually form of a yellowish white spots. These patches can be single or multiple. Inflammation on the mucosa of the mouth can affect the mucous membranes of the inner cheek, inner lip, tongue, gums and palate in the oral cavity. This study uses an Experimental Randomized Post Test Only Control Group Design on 32 male rats that had been induced by H2O2, causing inflammation of the lower labial mucosa, Sample were divided into two treatment groups, each group of 16 rats. Control group get Povidone Iodine for 3 days, and the treatment group was given ethanol extract  50 % of fennel fruit for 3 days. On day 7 rats euthanized for taking the oral mucosal tissue and then made histology preparations with HE staining. Data were analyzed, with Shapiro-Wilk normality test and followed by independent T-test.The mean macrophages and neutrophils significantly different (p <0.05). It can be concluded that the ethanol extract of 50% fennel fruit, can reduce macrophages and neutrophils than Povidone Iodine, so the inflammatory process can be shorter and healing process more quickly.

Background: Oral cavity consists of teeth, gingiva, palate, tongue and other mucosal tissues. Maintaining oral health is important, and influenced by several factors, including body image, social practices, social and economic status, knowledge, cultural variables, as well as a personal choice. Objective: This study aims to investigate the differences of oral hygiene index level between dental and medical students. Methods: this was an analytic observational study with cross-sectional design. Subjects were 170 of dental and general medical students at Medical Faculty of Udayana University selected as the sample. The sampling technique used is the stratified random sampling. The level of oral hygiene is measured using a score OHI-S. Data obtained by clinical examination and questionnaires and then processed by computer software. Results: Based on the characteristics of age, gender, diet, and knowledge between dental dan general medical student get p-value > 0,05 and based on behavioral characteristic, general medical student with p-value < 0,05 whereas dental student with p-value > 0,05. Based on the characteristics of the majors, OHI-S of dental students were 90.6% and general medical students with OHI-S were 75.3% with p <0.05. Conclusions: There is a statistically significant difference in the level of oral hygiene between dental students and general medical students.