Dental Health Education and Tooth Brushing Together at TPA AMALIA: "My Teeth are Healthy, I'm Growing Great!"

Abstract

The main concern for children's dental health is damage to the primary teeth. Dental health in early childhood is a child's development that needs attention. This is a crucial concern in maintaining healthy teeth by teaching the habit of brushing teeth to children from an early age to adulthood. The purpose of this activity is to increase children's knowledge and awareness about the importance of maintaining oral hygiene and health from an early age. This community service activity was carried out at TPA AMALIA for 15 students using audio-visual media for the education. There was examination in oral cavity of students and tooth brushing together. The analysis showed an increased in students' knowledge and awareness about the importance of maintaining oral hygiene and health from an early age. At the end of the community service activity, the audiovisual media, dental and toothbrush teaching aid were donated to TPA AMALIA with the hope that teachers and students can practice brushing their teeth properly every time they need.