Program Penyuluhan Edukasi Perilaku Menggosok Gigi pada Anak Usia Sekolah di SD Pertiwi Makassar

Abstract

Dental and oral health is very important for school-age children because good habits will be carried into adulthood. This counseling program aims to improve knowledge and behavior of proper tooth brushing in children at SD Pertiwi Makassar. The methods used include counseling, direct demonstrations, and monitoring of students' daily behavior. The results of the activities showed a significant increase in knowledge and practice of tooth brushing among students. The education provided succeeded in changing students' behavior to be better in maintaining their dental and oral hygiene.