Strengthening the role of peer counselors in preventing dental and oral diseases among students during the Covid-19 pandemic

Abstract

The role of peer counselors is being strengthened in order to help the student community prevent dental and oral diseases. Peer counselor training is conducted by involving students who are active in student activities through the online small group discussion method. The goal is to increase prospective peer counselors' knowledge and understanding of oral hygiene and caries health in order to raise public awareness about the prevention of dental and oral diseases. With high participation and support from participants, this activity encourages participants to share their knowledge and play an active role in increasing knowledge and understanding of oral hygiene and caries health. As a result, it has the potential to raise public awareness about the importance of preventing dental and oral diseases, particularly among students during the Covid-19 pandemic.