Public awareness towards health is increasing, including in terms of consumption of food and beverages. Juice is a functional form that utilizes active compounds from fruits and vegetables. Mangost…
Background: Streptococcus mutans is the main bacteria found in dental plaque. Dental plaque can be controlled by using toothpaste. The combination of herbal ingredients and toothpaste can deliver c…
Background: Enterococcus faecalis bacteria was the main bacteria causing persistent periradicular infections after endodontic treatment. Elimination of bacteria can be done using irrigation agent s…
Latar Belakang: Kehilangan prematur gigi desidui banyak ditemukan pada anak-anak dengan distribusi yang bervariasi dan berdampak terhadap pertumbuhan dan perkembangan gigi permanen. Pada periode gi…
Hasil Riset Kesehatan Dasar (Riskesdas) 2018, prevalensi masyarakat Indonesia yang mengalami masalah gigi dan mulut sebesar 57,6%, yang mendapatkan pelayanan dari tenaga medis gigi hanya sebesar 10…
Background: Stunting is a chronic nutritional deficiency caused by a deficiency of macronutrients and micronutrients. Nutritional deficiency in stunting children affects the occurrence of salivary …
Background: Caries and periodontitis are the most common dental and oral health problems in Indonesia. In order to prevent caries, maintaining dental and oral health could be done with tooth brushi…
Dental caries is the most common infectious disease in the oral cavity. Streptococcus mutans is a normal microflora in the oral cavity which can be a pathogen that causes dental caries. Kepok banan…
Background: Panoramic radiograph is one of radiographic technique that is often used in dentistry. This radiograph technique is susceptible to various errors that can affect the interpretation, dia…
Durian (Durio zibethinus murr) is a fruit with the 4th commodity in Indonesia which the rind has an antibacterial effect. Durian rind contains active compounds such as flavonoid, alkaloid, saponin,…
Staphylococcus aureus were one of the microbials that often found on the denture surface of denture stomatitis patients. It can be prevented by using denture cleanser. Gynura pseudochina was herbal…
Tooth growth and development such as tooth eruption is part of the body's growth and development in general, influenced by genetic and environmental factors. Environmental factors such as gestation…
Background: Impacted teeth are teeth that fail to erupt within the dental arch. Third molars are the most frequently impacted teeth. One measures to prevent tooth impaction or complications that ma…
Background: Periodontal tissue in the elderly will experience aging and decrease its function as tooth supporting tissue. Decreased function of the periodontal tissue was accompanied by abnormaliti…
Background: Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) was reported as a pathogen that cause oral and dental problems. Increased incidences of resistance and side effects of synthetic antibacterial drugs ha…
Latar belakang: Plak merupakan penyebab lokal dari terjadinya penyakit pada rongga mulut, hal ini disebabkan karena aktivitas dari mikroorganisme yang terkandung di dalam plak. Bakteri Streptococcu…
Latar Belakang: Penyakit periodontal merupakan masalah kesehatan gigi dan mulut yang sering dijumpai di masyarakat. Penyebab utama penyakit periodontal adalah bakteri yang terkandung dalam plak sub…
Latar belakang: Gigi impaksi merupakan gigi yang gagal erupsi sepenuhnya ke dalam rongga mulut dan bersifat patologis sehingga memerlukan perawatan. Salah satu perawatan gigi impaksi yang dapat dil…
Introduction : Email is the hardest layer on the tooth crown. The enamel-forming minerals can be detached from the tooth surface called demineralization. Demineralization occurs when the pH of the …
Background: Brushing teeth is one of the most common ways to maintain oral hygiene. The horizontal brushing technique is an easy technique to do. Properly tooth brushing will provide a healthy oral…
Mouthwash is a solution that works to reduce the number of microbial in the oral cavity, prevent periodontal diseas and halitosis as well as dental health problem. Kersen leaf (Muntingia calabura L…