THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM TO ENHANCE FLOSSING PRACTICE UTILIZATION AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN

Annisa Septalita; Kayla Alika STEPHANIE; Inka Dwirifdani KUNCORO; Yufitri MAYASARI; Mutiara Rina R RUSLAN

doi:10.33068/iccd.v7i1.943

Annisa Septalita Universitas Prof. Dr. Moestopo (Beragama)
Kayla Alika STEPHANIE Universitas Prof. Dr. Moestopo (Beragama)
Inka Dwirifdani KUNCORO Universitas Prof. Dr. Moestopo (Beragama)
Yufitri MAYASARI Universitas Prof. Dr. Moestopo (Beragama)
Mutiara Rina R RUSLAN Universitas Prof. Dr. Moestopo (Beragama)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33068/iccd.v7i1.943

Keywords: Utilization, Flossing, Community Partnership Programs, Oral Health

Abstract

Flossing plays a crucial role in maintaining oral health by removing plaque from interdental areas that cannot be reached with toothbrushing alone. In Indonesia, the practice of flossing remains uncommon, particularly among children, contributing to the high prevalence of periodontal disease. This highlights the urgent need for preventive strategies through early education to encourage proper and consistent oral hygiene behaviors. To address this issue, the SMART GG Community Partnership Program (CPP) was implemented as a school-based intervention aimed at providing flossing practice utilization among primary school children. The program included health education sessions, demonstrations of proper flossing techniques, the use of flossing cards, and 21-day calendars for self-monitoring. A pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test approach was conducted among 43 fourth-grade students at SD Kartika X-2, Jakarta. The results indicated an increase in flossing utilization scores after the intervention, showing positive changes in students’ behavior. In conclusion, the SMART GG program effectively enhanced flossing practice utilization among schoolchildren and presents a sustainable model for strengthening oral health education in Indonesia.

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