Comparison of Knowledge Oral Health Between Dentist And

Parent on Dental And Oral Health At RSGM Baiturrahmah

Rizki Aulia*, Sri Pandu Utami**
*Student, FKG Baiturrahmah University, Padang
Email : 1510070110033@student.unbrah.ac.id
** IKGA Section, Baiturrahmah FKG, Padang
Email : panduutamidrg@yahoo.co.id

KEYWORDS: ABSTRACT
Attitude, knowledge, Dental and Background: Dental and oral health is something that is often ignored
Oral Health by many people, even though teeth and mouth are the "entrance" for
bacteria and germs that can interfere with other body organs. Dental
and oral health is an integral part that cannot be separated from
general health. One of the factors that affect dental and oral health is
the level of knowledge, attitudes and actions. Knowledge of dental and
oral health is obtained through a complex cognitive process. Objective:
To compare attitudes and knowledge between dentists and parents on
dental and oral health. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional
survey method using self-administered. questionnaire totaled 50 items.
Participants were asked to fill out the questionnaire directly. Results:
Educational efforts to improve oral health knowledge and skills play an
important role in maintaining oral health. It was noted that there was a
significant difference between the level of knowledge test before and
after in the study conducted by dentists at 60 minutes of oral health
education presentations. After the study, 92% of the participants
reported that they were very likely to incorporate the acquired
knowledge into their daily practice. Conclusion : Dentists have an
important responsibility when it comes to protecting children's oral
health. They must act in coordination with the dentist. It can be stated
that a single guideline for all health professionals needs to be
developed to raise awareness and increase knowledge of oral health.
and so on). By itself, the time from sensing to
producing knowledge is greatly influenced by
the intensity of attention and perception of the
PRELIMINARY object. Most of a person's knowledge is
Dental and oral health is something that is obtained through the sense of hearing (ears),
often overlooked by many people, even though and the sense of sight (eyes). Good oral and
teeth and mouth are the "entrance" for bacteria dental hygiene shows a great contribution in
and germs that can interfere with other body preventing oral diseases. According to WHO,
organs. Dental and oral health is an integral part the prevalence of dental caries worldwide is 60-
that cannot be separated from general health. 90% in children and close to 100% in adults.
One of the factors that affect dental and The percentage of Indonesian population
oral health is the level of knowledge, attitudes experiencing dental and oral health problems
and actions. Knowledge of dental and oral based on Riskesdas in 2013 was 25.9%. This
health is obtained through a complex cognitive number increased by 2.5% compared to the
process. According to Soekidjo Notoatmodjo, previous 2007
2010 knowledge is the result of human sensing, Riskesdas, which was 23.4%.
or the result of someone knowing about objects
through the senses they have (eyes, nose, ears,
 Prevention of dental and oral diseases and
provision of dental and oral health services are A. Table of Research Results

the main difficulties faced by dentists. were asked to fill out the questionnaire directly.

Therefore, early intervention is needed in Questionnaire questions were prepared with a

prevention efforts, especially dentists and literature assessment. The research was

parents. colonization of the mouth by bacteria conducted at the Department of IKGA,

and the emergence of bad habits in deciduous Baiturrahmah University. The research was

teeth, can affect oral and oral health in the first conducted in October-November 2020.

years of life. Ways of working

In addition to dentists, the important role Parents of child patients were recorded and

of parents in increasing knowledge in efforts to then asked to fill out a questionnaire that had

prevent dental and oral diseases in children. been given and then recorded.

Based on the description above, the purpose of RESEARCH RESULT

this study is to compare attitudes and
knowledge between dentists and parents on
dental and oral health at RSGM Baiturrahmah.
The problem in this study is how to compare
attitudes and knowledge between dentists and
parents on dental and oral health.
The research was conducted at the
Department of IKGA, Baiturrahmah University.
The study was conducted in October-November
2020 with a sample of 50 people. From the
results of the study, it was found that there were
no significant results between the relationship

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY between parental knowledge and the level of

This study uses a cross-sectional survey oral health.

method using self-administered, the

questionnaire consists of 50 items. Participants

Survey questions Agree Do not

agree
Oral hygiene is important in 100 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.
preventing dental caries. (a)
fluoride supplements are 86.8 79.3 4.4 20.7 8.8 0 0 0 0
important in preventing teeth
family doctor must provide oral 39.6 50 31.3 32.8 29.1 17.2 0 0 171
health
Family doctors have an 64.5 39.7 34.6 29.3 3.8 31 0 0 0
important role in prevention
Routine dental visits are 100 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.
important in preventing oral (a)
Early childhood caries is only 52.4 36.2 17.3 31 30.3 32.8 0 0 38
observed in feeding bottles
Untreated early childhood 90.7 58.6 7.1 17.2 2.2 24.1 0 0 0
caries can affect the general
Bacteria that cause dental caries 31.9 87.9 39.6 3.4 28.6 8.6 0 0 0
can be transferred from
fruit juices and carbonated 33.5 41.4 50.5 44.8 15.9 13.8 0 0 551
drinks are harmful to
 Gingivitis may be 17.6 63.8 14.8 5.2 67.6 31 0 0 0
prevented. 17.6
Malocclusion may be prevented. 26.4 53.4 32.4 19 41.2 27.6 0 0 1
Oral health is a part of prenatal 56.6 100 15.9 0 27.5 0 0 0 0
care.
Pregnant women should be 88.5 70.7 4.4 5.2 7.1 24.1 0 0 2
directed to the dentist for
It is suitable for bottle use at 67.6 65.5 25.8 17.2 6.6 17.2 0 0 33
night to sleep.
Children should be bottle 30.8 62.1 52.2 10.3 17.0 27.6 0 0 0
weaned when they are
Maternal prenatal dietary 24.7 100 45.6 0 29.7 0 0 0 0
habits can affect
Factors such as hormonal and 68.1 63.8 6 8.6 25.8 27.6 0 0 736
immunological changes during pregnancy increase susceptibility to periodontal disease.
Untreated oral infection can 28.6 84.5 56.6 3.4 14.8 12.1 0 0 0
become a systemic problem
during pregnancy and cause
preterm and/or low birth
weight.
The patient evaluation form 100 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.
should include questions about (a) oral health (eg name and contact information of dentist, reason and
history of last dental procedure, previous dental procedure).

FD (%) P(%) p value

You assess your patient's dietary habits? 0000

Yes 31.3 100

No 68.7 0

Have you had an oral health check? 0000

No 85.7 15.5

Always 0 8.6

At mother's request 3.8 31.0

In the face of trouble 10.4 44.8

At what age did you suggest the first oral exam? 0034

When the first tooth erupts 73.1 53.4

Immediately after birth 11.5 19.0

Age 3-6 6.0 10.3

Age > 6 7.7 17.2

Not recommend 1.6 0

How often do you recommend oral health checkups? 0608

Once a year 9.9 6.9

Every 6 months 85.7 89.7

Each month 0.5 1.7

In the face of trouble 3.8 1.7

Do you prescribe systemic fluoride to your patients? 0000

No 78.6 55.2

Always 0 10.3

At mother's request 21.4 34.5

Do you ask parents what source of water their child is 0000

drinking?
Yes 97.8 20.7

No 2.2 79.3

Have you changed your fluoride prescription in relation to 0012

drinking fluoride levels?
Yes 0 3.4

No 100 96.6

Would you recommend parents to use fluoride toothpaste for 0010

their children?
Yes 89.6 100

No 10.4 0

Would you recommend parents applying topical fluoride to 0890

 FD (%) P(%) p value
their children?

Yes 96.2 96.6

No 3.8 3.4

Would you recommend parents any other means of fluoride 0000

supplementation?
Yes 0 46.6

No 100 53.4

Do you prescribe vitamin D to your pediatric patients? 0134

Yes 79.1 87.9

No 20.9 12.1

Would you recommend parents to brush their children's 0012

teeth?
Yes 100 96.6

No 0 3.4

Would you suggest parents any other ways to protect their 0003
children's oral health?
Yes 48.4 70.7

No 51.6 29.3

Do you inform parents about the importance of oral 0000

hygiene?
Yes 50.5 79.3

No 49.5 20.7

Do you provide educational materials to parents about 0000

interventions to prevent or control oral disease?
Yes 12.6 44.8

No 87.4 55.2

better cost-effectiveness than less standardized

DISCUSSION
In this study, it was emphasized that
dentists, the first doctors that children meet,
play an important role in the maintenance of
oral health and the prevention of oral diseases.
Caries management for children further refines
decisions about treatment thresholds and
individualized care based on a particular
patient's level of risk, age, and appropriate
prevention strategies. Such a protocol should
result in a greater likelihood of success and
treatments. In addition, the caries management
protocol eliminates the practitioner's need for
repeated high-level treatment decisions,
standardizes decision-making and treatment
strategies, eliminates treatment uncertainty and
ensures more accurate strategies.
According to the literature, children under
three months of age have been shown to have
acquired Streptococcus mutans, which causes
decay in their oral cavity, despite the absence of
tooth eruption. The most studied factors for
dental caries are systemic and topical fluoride,
sugar substitutes and brushing with fluoride
toothpaste. Both application before and after
the eruption of fluoride enhances the
cariesinhibiting effect. Bubna et al stated that
many parents are not informed about proper
oral hygiene techniques, proper diet to prevent
dental caries, correct amount of fluoride, or
good nutrition practices for children. In this
study, pediatricians and family physicians
thought that the routine of their survey visits. In
addition, dentists recommended parents use
fluoride toothpaste for their children (100% and
89.6%, respectively) and topical fluoride
application (96.6% and 96.2%, respectively).
In a study conducted by Poornima et al.
more than half of the participants (54%)
indicated that the main risk factors for dental
caries were inadequate brushing and poor oral
hygiene can lead to early childhood caries
(ECC). In addition, the authors stated that 49%
of the participants thought that a familial
predisposition could cause ECC, and 23% of
the participants thought that dental malposition
could not cause ECC. Similarly, in this study, it
was observed that inadequate tooth brushing,
poor oral hygiene, and frequent sugar intake
would lead to dental caries, according to 100%
of the participants in both groups. In addition,
96.6% of the dentist group thought that a
familial predisposition could cause dental
caries, although this rate was 87.4% in the
family physician group (p > 0.05).
Educational efforts to improve oral health
knowledge and skills play an important role in
maintaining oral health. It was noted that there
was a significant difference between the level
of knowledge test before and after in the study
conducted by dentists at 60 minutes of oral
health education presentations. After the study,
92% of the participants reported that they were
very likely to incorporate the acquired
knowledge into their daily practice.
CONCLUSION
This concludes that, as a first step, dentists
have an important responsibility in terms of
protecting children's oral health. However, they
must act in coordination with the dentist. It can
be stated that a single guideline for all health
professionals needs to be developed to raise
awareness and increase knowledge of oral
health.
Suggestion
This study has a bias because it is based on
self-reported data. Moreover, because of the
number of participants used, these findings may
not be sufficient to generalize to all dentists in
Indonesia. It is possible that the values obtained
may differ depending on the experience and
opinions of other doctors. For this reason, it is
necessary to conduct future studies with a wider
and larger set of participants to demonstrate
knowledge and attitudes about oral health from
the related branch.
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