ENHANCING ORAL HEALTH LITERACY ON FLOSSING PRACTICES AMONG FOURTH-GRADE STUDENTS AT KARTIKA X-2 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PESANGGRAHAN, SOUTH JAKARTA
Abstract
Research findings indicate a high prevalence of dental caries (88%) and periodontal disease (74.1%) (Susilawati et al., 2018; Andayani et al., 2021). This suggests that although tooth brushing frequency is relatively high, brushing techniques may not be fully effective, particularly in cleaning interdental areas where plaque commonly accumulates. The school period is a crucial stage in children’s growth and development, as it represents a formative phase for establishing knowledge and positive habits that are likely to persist into adulthood (Fauziah et al., 2023). One of the proposed solutions to address this issue is the provision of education on flossing techniques (interdental cleaning) prior to tooth brushing, combined with the optimization of the School Dental Health Unit (UKGS). This program involved 43 fourth-grade students at Kartika X-2 Elementary School, Pesanggrahan. The activity began with a pre-test using a questionnaire to assess students basic understanding of flossing, followed by education and demonstration sessions. The program concluded with a post-test administered to all participants. The results showed that the flossing education was effective in improving students knowledge and literacy related to oral health.
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