Background: Riskesdas in 2018 stated that the proportion of dental and oral problems in Indonesia was 57.6%. The level of dental and oral health problems of children with special needs is higher th…
Background: Candida albicans is a fungus that normally lives in the human oral cavity. About 30-60% of Candida albicans grows in the oral cavity of adults and 45-65% of Candida albicans grows in th…
Background: Overweight is a condition where body weight exceeds the normal range due to excess fat, but it does not yet qualify as obesity. Obesity is a more severe condition characterized by exces…
Background: South Sumatra is one of the major pineapple-producing regions in Indonesia. Jelly candy has the potential to become an alternative processed product made from nutrient-rich pineapple us…
Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) ranks malocclusion as the third most common oral health problem after dental caries and periodontal disease. According to the Research and Developmen…
Background: Herbs are widely used by Indonesians as traditional medicine due to easy accesibility, affordable price, and minimal side effects. Therefore, further researchs on herbs are required to …
Background: Traumatic dental injuries (TDI) are ranked as the second most common oral disease. With various types of TDI along with factors contributing to the complexity of its complications, furt…
Latar belakang: Penyakit periodontal merupakan masalah kesehatan gigi dan mulut dengan Porphyromonas gingivalis sebagai salah satu bakteri patogen utamanya. Menyikat gigi menggunakan pasta gigi dap…
Background: Streptococcus mutans is the primary bacterium responsible for dental caries. One potential natural antibacterial agent is chitosan, which is derived from the shells of mangrove crabs (S…
Background: Halitosis is an unpleasant odor from the oral cavity caused mainly by Volatile Sulfur Compounds (VSCs), the result of the activity of anaerobic gram-negative bacteria. Reducing VSCs lev…
Background: Individuals with chronic periodontitis disease have relatively lower vitamin D levels than healthy individuals. Several previous studies have shown that vitamin D can act as an addition…
Background: According to Riskesdas 2018, malocclusion was the third most common oral and dental condition in Indonesia, with a prevalence of 80%. The highest incidence was found among children aged…
Background: Long working hours and static working postures in dentists can increase the risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). These musculoskeletal complaints are also experienced by dental stu…
Introduction: Odontogenic infections are a common disease in dental practice that is caused by bacteria S. aureus. One of herbal ingredients that has antibacterial properties is garlic peel which c…
Fixed Partial Denture (FPD) is a prostheses cemented to abutment with luting cement permanently, often experiencing retention loss. The selection of cementation materials for FPD significantly infl…
Background: Hyposalivation can cause negative impacts on oral health, so salivary flow rates need to be increased. Music with a peaceful and calming atmosphere has been shown to increase the saliva…
Latar belakang: Bakteri Staphylococcus aureus adalah penyebab dari berbagai infeksi di tubuh manusia, salah satunya pada rongga mulut. Jahe merah (Zingiber officinale var. rubrum) memiliki beberapa…
Latar belakang: Ektraksi gigi merupakan tindakan perawatan yang dapat menyebabkan luka berupa soket terbuka. Proses penyembuhan luka terdiri dari beberapa fase dan melibatkan berbagai sel, salah sa…
Background: Endo-perio lesion primarily caused by endodontic and periodontal are the most commonly encountered conditions. The success of endo-perio lesion treatment depends on efficient disinfecti…
Background: Dentin hypersensitivity is a condition characterized by sharp, brief pain caused by exposed dentin as a reaction to external stimuli. One treatment involves the use of desensitizing age…
Background: Dental erosion is the progressive loss of dental hard tissue by chemical processes without involving bacteria. Dental erosion has become a global problem with a fairly high incidence ra…
Background: Dental caries can occur as a result of acidic salivary pH. Mechanical stimulation through chewing jelly candies containing natural ingredients such as pineapple may serve as an alternat…
Background: There is a relationship between the condition of the oral cavity and systemic conditions, if there is a disorder in the body system, it will also have a bad impact on the oral cavity, a…
Tooth loss is a common oral health problem among geriatric patients (elderly). If left untreated, tooth loss can lead to diminished oral cavity functions, ultimately impacting overall quality of li…
Background: Dental caries is a multifactorial disease, one of the causes is diet. Diet is closely related to the fulfillment of nutrients for the body. Inconsistent nutritional intake can cause an …
Flowable composite has lower filler content (37%-53%) compared to packable composite. Lower filler content can reduce compressive strength. Compressive strength is an important mechanical property …
Prevalensi obesitas di Indonesia pada remaja usia 12-15 tahun sebesar 2,5% pada tahun 2013 dan mengalami kenaikan menjadi 4,8% pada tahun 2018. Permasalahan gizi pada remaja dapat menyebabkan kuran…
Background : Malocclusion is a dental condition that deviates from normal occlusion.The result of epidemiological surveys report that the high prevalence of malocclusion often occurs in 12-year-old…
Background: One of the biggest challenges of the 21st century is global warming. Dentistry is one of the major contributors of waste. A concept called Green Dentistry was established to reduce the …
Latar Belakang: Chlorine dioxide merupakan agen antijamur spektrum luas yang prinsip kerjanya sama seperti Chlorhexidine gluconate, yaitu dengan mengoksidasi sel jamur yang berujung pada kematian s…