Proper Tooth Brushing Research Articles

The effect of chlorhexidine mouthwash on plaque accumulation in fixed orthodontic appliance users

Background: The use of fixed orthodontic appliances can affect oral health as it may hinder proper tooth brushing and limit areas of the teeth with low saliva flow, increasing the likelihood of bacterial attachment and biofilm (plaque) formation. The use of chlorhexidine (CHX) mouthwash is one way to reduce plaque accumulation in the oral cavity. Objective: The aim of this article is to assess the impact and mechanism of CHX mouthwash on the oral health of users of fixed orthodontic appliances, particularly in terms of plaque accumulation. Results: Ten articles met the criteria and were used as secondary data in this article. The research types varied from randomized controlled trials (RCTs), cross-sectional studies, to literature and systematic reviews. Users of fixed orthodontic appliances are at high risk for plaque formation, even with regular tooth brushing. CHX mouthwash can significantly reduce the number of bacterial colonies responsible for plaque formation in orthodontic users. Conclusion: CHX mouthwash is considered an effective material to reduce plaque in users of fixed orthodontic appliances. However, the dosage of CHX should be carefully considered to minimize side effects.

Peningkatan Pengetahuan dan Keterampilan Menyikat Gigi Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus dengan Media Video

In 2023, the Indonesian Health Survey indicated that Jambi Province has 76.9% of residents brushing their teeth daily, but only 3.8% follow the recommended routine of brushing after breakfast and before bedtime. Among children aged 10-14, 75.7% brush daily, with only 5.3% adhering to the recommended timing. This highlights a lack of knowledge about oral health in Jambi. To address this, a community service initiative was conducted at SLBN Muaro Jambi for children with special needs, using video media to educate on proper tooth brushing techniques. This effort, part of the Community Partnership Program, involved 70 children and aimed at promoting dental health. Following the education, there was a significant improvement in tooth brushing skills: from 16% to 70% in the high criteria category. This initiative successfully enhanced the knowledge and skills of children with special needs regarding oral hygiene.

Overview of OHI-S Status and Toothbrushing Knowledge in Baubau City Pioneer Batalyon B Police, Southeast Sulawesi

Maintaining oral and dental hygiene is an essential part of preserving overall health and preventing various diseases. To achieve optimal health, oral and dental hygiene must be properly cared for. One method to evaluate oral cleanliness is by assessing the oral hygiene status using the OHI-S (Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified). This study aims to determine the OHI-S status at Battalion B Pioneer Police Unit, BauBau City, Southeast Sulawesi. The research method applied was observational, involving direct oral examinations and the distribution of questionnaires. The study was conducted at Battalion B Pioneer Police Unit in BauBau City, Southeast Sulawesi. The results showed that the average OHI-S status of respondents fell into the moderate category, while knowledge levels about proper toothbrushing were categorized as good. Based on statistical analysis using the chi-square test, a significant relationship was found between OHI-S status and knowledge levels. Conclusion: There is a significant correlation between OHI-S status and the level of knowledge about toothbrushing.

Oral Hygiene, Dietary Habits, and Saliva Properties in Relation to the Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth Index of Dental Students: A Pilot Study

Background and Objectives: Caries development is associated with poor oral hygiene, inadequate dietary habits, quantitative and qualitative food content, and a high level of bacterial plaque. Physical and chemical changes in saliva composition and particularly changes in its buffering capability play a significant role in caries development. This study aimed to determine the predictors of poor oral health among a sample of second-year dental students. Materials and Methods: The oral health of students was estimated with clinical examination and the DMFT index. The interview included questions about demographics status (gender, age), a dietary habits questionnaire, questions about oral hygiene, and a demonstration of tooth brushing technique. Unstimulated saliva samples were collected to measure buffering capacity and pH. Results: Almost half of the students have a low level of caries experience (46.7%), followed by a slightly smaller number having a medium level (41.3%), while one in eight students (12.0%) demonstrates a high level of caries experience. Male students have a statistically higher DMFT index 5.7 ± 1.2 than female participants 4.5 ± 0.5 (p = 0.036). Significant predictors for the DMFT index score in students were milk [β-coefficient = −0.338, p = 0.011] and yoghurt [β-coefficient = 0.284, p = 0.040] consumption. All students brushed their teeth two or more times during the day, usually after waking up before breakfast and before bedtime. Most students (85.3%) apply the proper tooth brushing technique, with female students applying it more frequently (p = 0.038). The mean salivary pH was 6.9, while the mean buffer capacity was 5.8. Female respondents have a statistically lower buffer capacity (5.8 ± 0.5) than male respondents (6.1 ± 0.4) (p = 0.047). Conclusions: Dentistry students are introduced to good oral hygiene habits, especially female students, while dietary habits should be improved. However, one in eight dental students is at high caries risk. By assessing the level of caries experience, targeted strategies can be developed to promote, maintain, and enhance oral health among dental students.

Effect of Proper Tooth Brushing Technique on Dental Plaque Among School Going Children

Background: Health education is crucial for fostering good oral health and using dental care to build cleaning habits is the most effective way to achieve good oral health. This study aimed to compare the reduction in dental plaque score among lecture and pamphlet groups via bass tooth brushing demonstration among school-going children of Karachi. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with sixth-grade students aged 11 to 13 from three government schools, selected through convenience sampling, and students were randomly assigned to three groups: Group A (Lecture), Group B (Pamphlet), and Group C (Control). The sample size was 168 (56 per group). Data collection involved structured proformas and oral health examinations. Groups A and B learned the Bass brushing method based upon criteria of the American Dental Association, while Group C maintained routine practices. Plaque scores were assessed at baseline, one month, and three months, with analysis using SPSS and Chi-square tests for significance. P-value ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Mean age of participants was 12.161±0.493 years. Group A and B had good plaque scores (0.1-0.9mm) at T0, T1 and T2 among 51.8%, 85.7% and 69.6% of the students respectively for group A, while 73.2%, 82.1% and 69.6% of the students respectively for group B. A significant difference found for plaque score between the control and intervention groups (p<0.001 each). Conclusion: Proper brushing technique resulted in the reduction of plaque score among the lecture group followed by the Pamphlet group, but no reduction was reported for control group.

Dental Health Education at Aisyiyah Kindergarten, Kalitengah Village

Dental and oral health is an important part of overall body health. Problems with teeth and mouth can negatively impact body health and interfere with daily activities, especially in children. Dental health education at Aisyiyah Kindergarten in Kalitengah Village is crucial for raising children's awareness of the importance of oral hygiene. This educational activity includes outreach on proper tooth brushing techniques, understanding the significance of dental health, and providing information on foods that are beneficial or harmful to teeth. Through a fun and interactive approach, children are encouraged to actively participate in tooth brushing practices and selecting healthy foods. The results of this activity indicate an increase in children's understanding of dental health, which is expected to foster good habits from an early age to maintain their dental health in the future

Efektivitas Gosok Gigi Massal dan Pendidikan Kesehatan Gigi Mulut Pada Anak Usia 7-11 Tahun di SD Inpres Unggulan BTN Pemda

Maintenance of oral health is one way to improve health. The mouth is not just an entry point for food and drink but the function of the mouth is more than that and not many people realize the big role the mouth plays for one's health and well-being.The output target of this activity is the implementation of the School-Age Health Degrees Improvement Program.The method used in this research is observation, counseling and evaluation. The result on brushing teeth properly and correctly Schoolat 174Murni, the children realized that brushing their teeth from an early age was very important, the children were able to brush their teeth properly and correctly even though it was not optimal, so that children had knowledge from an early age about brushing teeth properly and properly. providing support to children in terms of health is very important because it can become a habit for life later.Obtained from counseling on proper and proper tooth brushing at schoo at 174 Murni is that children have realized that brushing their teeth from an early age is very important, children can brush their teeth properly and correctly even though they are not maximized, giving support to In terms of health, children are very important because they can become a habit for their future lif

Empowering Communities Through Capacity Building Dental And Oral Health Screening And Counseling In Kedungwinong

The main issue for the elderly is the loss and damage of many teeth, leading to difficulties in chewing food. The most common cause of tooth loss is poor oral health, particularly dental caries and periodontitis. Elderly individuals often neglect oral hygiene and frequently complain of dental issues such as loose teeth, cavities, or swollen gums. The purpose of empowering communities through capacity building was to increase awareness of the importance of maintaining overall health, dental and oral health, and to assess the level of knowledge and the status of dental and oral health among the residents of Kedung Winong. The proposed solution to the problem is to increase residents' awareness of maintaining dental and oral health, enhance their knowledge of proper tooth brushing techniques, promote the habit of brushing teeth at appropriate times, and raise awareness about the importance of regular health check-ups as a preventive measure against chronic diseases. Methods of oral health counseling and examinations was chosen to solve the problems. The counseling and examination activities for the community in the Muhammadiyah and Aisyiyah branches in Kedungwinong, Nguter, Sukoharjo, were successfully implemented, with enthusiastic and cooperative participation. The activities effectively raised awareness about the importance of dental and oral health.

The Effect of Educational Games on Tooth Brushing Skills in Preschool Children

Educational regarding proper tooth brushing procedures needs to be carried out since preschool, because this is a golden time to build a habit. However, the proportion of correct brushing behavior based on RISKESDAS 2019 is only 2.8%. To overcome this behavior, it is necessary to provide treatment that attracts children's attention, such as providing educational games. The educational game that designed by researchers is about Tooth brushing Simulation using the Doctor Toys Set Educational Game Tool and video for how to play. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of educational games to improve toothbrushing skills in Atikan Kindergarten, Bandung City. This research method uses a pre-experimental one group pre-test – post-test design which was carried out in April 2022 with a total sampling of 20 children. Toothbrushing skills were observed 2 times, before treatment (pre-test) and after treatment with educational games (post-test). Data analysis used paired-T test. The average score of the correct brushing movement before and after doing the Educational Game on Simulation of Brushing Teeth was 6.65 and 11.85 and there was a significant difference based on the mean score (p<0.05). The conclusion is that an Educational Game about Simulation of Brushing Teeth with Doctor Toys Set and a video of how to play the tool can be used to improve tooth brushing skills in pre-school children.

Pamphlet or a Lecture, which Method is more Effective in Educating Children about Proper Ways of Tooth Brushing? Quasi-Experimental Study

OBJECTIVE: To compare the effect of educating proper tooth brushing techniques via lecture or pamphlet on the reduction of dental plaque score among 12-year-old schoolchildren from subset Karachi. METHODOLOGY: A quasi-experimental study was performed from September to December 2021 in three underprivileged Karachi schools. After ethical approval schools were selected based on convenience sampling. Subjects were selected by random sampling and were divided into groups A, B, and C. The children of groups A&B (lecture& pamphlet) were taught tooth brushing as per American dental association criteria. The Plaque score at baseline was recorded. Group A was educated using a lecture with a live demonstration of brushing using models and charts. Group B was given Pamphlets, that had both text and illustrations, containing pictures of brushing techniques. Group C had no intervention i.e. a control group. The dental plaque score was calculated using the Loe and Silness scale. The Plaque score was measured at baseline (0), after one month, and after three months. RESULT: At baseline mean, the mean plaque score was 1.381±0.636, at 1-monthfollow-up 1.161±0.562, and at 3 months follow-up 1.065±0.658. There was a significant decline in mean plaque score in group A(lecture) followed by Group B(Pamphlet) after three months of intervention. No difference was seen in the control group. CONCLUSION: The study concluded that health education programs promote oral hygiene among school-going children as a significant improvement in mean plaque score reported from baselines to 3 months follow-up. KEYWORDS: Toothbrushing Technique, Dental Plaque, Lecture, intervention, Pamphlet.

Tooth Brushing Learning Methods: Differential or Conventional? – A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Introduction: Proper tooth brushing is a complicated process for children. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of differential learning to improve tooth brushing in children. Methods: In this prospective, controlled, single-blinded, randomized clinical trial, 58 children between 3 and 8 years of age (mean: 5.7 ± 1.5 years; 29 female) were randomly assigned to test or control group through the child’s self-drawing of an unlabeled envelope from a box. All children received oral hygiene instructions and information in these sealed envelopes and were asked to follow the corresponding instructions at home for 28 days. Children in the test group received instructions with exercises using the differential learning method, whereas the children in the control group received the usual tooth brushing instructions. Results: At baseline and planned follow-ups after 4 and 12 weeks, plaque and gingival indices (QHI, PBI) were recorded in both groups by 2 calibrated and blinded investigators. At baseline, there were no significant differences between the test and control groups regarding plaque and gingival indices (QHI: 4.1 ± 0.5 vs. 4.1 ± 0.4; p = 0.7; PBI: 0.6 ± 0.3 vs. 0.6 ± 0.3; p = 0.7). At the 1st and 2nd follow-up, both groups showed improved oral health indices, but there was an overall better improvement in the test group. While the difference in gingival indices was statistically significant in the 1st recall (PBI/test: 0.1 ± 0.2 vs. control: 0.3 ± 0.2; p < 0.001), the difference in plaque indices was not (QHI/test: 2.1 ± 0.9; control: 2.6 ± 0.9; p = 0.07). At the 2nd recall (mean week = 19.5 weeks), the test group showed statistically significant and clinically relevant better oral health indices than the control group (2nd recall, QHI/test: 2.1 ± 0.9 vs. control: 3.2 ± 1; p < 0.001; PBI/test: 0.1 ± 0.2 vs. control: 0.5 ± 0.2; p < 0.001). Conclusion: In conclusion, differential learning leads to oral hygiene improvement in children with high caries risk and initially poor oral hygiene, which was superior to the conventional learning method through repetition in the medium term.

Preventing Parental Behavior Regarding Childhood Chewing Betel Habits In Preschool Children

&lt;em&gt;In Nefoneke village, Kec. Takari District, Kupang, 79.5% of people consume betel nut, and they often teach their children to consume it in a unique way. A community service aims to increase the knowledge and attitude of preschool teachers, health cadres, and parents of preschool children about the dangers of betel nut consumption. The service involves collaborating with Posyandu cadres and mothers with children under five to socialize about the dangers of betel nut consumption, demonstrating proper tooth brushing, and creating booklets for distribution. Community education, cadre training, and mentoring are also provided to mothers to serve as role models for their children. Results show that 5 Family Welfare Education cadres, health cadres, and Early Education teachers have been trained in recognizing the dangers of betel nut consumption for pregnant women and children. The knowledge and attitudes of these cadres and teachers have increased from 50 to 80, and the "OLOK" system has been implemented, with 89% of Early Education children using this method.&lt;/em&gt;

Oral health-related quality of life and depressive symptoms in adults: longitudinal associations of the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA)

BackgroundLittle is known about the relationship between oral health status and depressive symptoms in adults in England. The aim of this study was to examine the longitudinal association between oral health parameters and depressive symptoms in adults in England.MethodsData were obtained from the English Longitudinal Study of Aging (ELSA), which included information on self-rated oral health, oral impairment in daily life (Oral Impacts on Daily Performances, OIDP), and depressive symptoms (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, CES-D) in 6790 adults aged ≥ 50 years. Wave 3 data were used as baseline, while Waves 5 and 7 were used for follow-up assessments. Logistic regression was used to determine whether depressive symptoms at baseline anticipated self-rated oral health and OIDP and whether oral health status (at baseline) was associated with the development of depressive symptoms at follow-up assessment.ResultsParticipants with poor self-rated oral health were at higher risk of developing depressive symptoms, even after adjusting for behavioral, clinical, and sociodemographic characteristics (OR = 1.69, 95% CI 1.38–2.07). Similarly, having oral impacts on daily performances were associated with the development of depressive symptoms: The OR for developing depressive symptoms at Wave 5 or 7 was 2.19 (95% CI 1.62–2.96) after adjustment for all covariates. Participants with depressive symptoms at baseline were more likely to report poor self-rated oral health (OR = 1.93, 95% CI 1.52–2.44) or one or more oral impacts (OR = 1.86, 95% CI 1.45–2.40) at follow-up than those without depressive symptoms at baseline, even after adjusting for confounders.ConclusionsIn the present study, a bidirectional association was found between depressive symptoms and poor oral health in older adults. Maintaining good oral health in older adults may be a protective factor against depressive symptoms. Therefore, more attention should be paid to promoting oral health awareness in older adults, including encouraging regular dental checkups, proper toothbrushing and flossing techniques, and healthy lifestyles.

Peningkatan Pengetahuan Kesehatan Gigi dan Mulut Melalui Penyuluhan pada Siswa Madrasah Ibtida’iyah Negeri 2 Bantul

The importance of maintaining healthy teeth and mouth from an early age through the provision of education is the basis for this community service. The purpose of this activity is to increase knowledge and build habits of elementary school students about maintaining good and correct dental and oral health. The method used in this community service is dental and oral health counseling through audio visuals and demonstrations which are held at Madrasah Ibtida'iyah Negeri (MIN) 2 Bantul. A total of 109 students from grades IV and V were involved in this activity. The activity is accompanied by pre-test and post-test work as well as the practice of brushing teeth together as an indicator of the success of the activity. The results of counseling activities at MIN 2 Bantul showed that there was an increase in knowledge of oral and dental health with higher post-test results of 14% compared to the pre-test and skills in carrying out proper tooth brushing techniques. The conclusion from this activity is that there is an increase in dental and oral health knowledge after providing counseling to students in grades IV and V of Madrasah Ibtida'iyah Negeri (MIN) 2 Bantul.

Education to maintain dental health for children at SDIT Al-Madinah Bogor

The degradation of dental hard tissues caused by the acidic activities of bacteria and fermentation, coupled with the disruption of the delicate balance between demineralization and remineralization processes, leads to the formation of cavities known as dental caries. The elevated prevalence of dental caries among children can be attributed to poor oral hygiene practices. This situation arises partly due to improper tooth brushing routines and a preference for consuming cariogenic foods. Educational efforts have been undertaken to address proper tooth brushing techniques, promote a non-cariogenic diet that includes an increased intake of fiber-rich fruits and vegetables, and provide education on hand hygiene as well as regular visits to the dentist every six months. The primary objective of these endeavors is to enhance children's knowledge and awareness of maintaining oral and dental health, with the ultimate goal of reducing the incidence of caries among children. After counseling, it was found that children's knowledge regarding dental health increased by 26.23%.

Physical and Mental Health Assessment Among School Age Children in Islamic School, Medan

Children are individuals under the age of 18 years with significant physical and mental growth and development. But, in fact, this growth and development cannot be achieved perfectly. Based on the survey results, several factors are the causes of the child's optimal growth and development, such as economic factors, the level of knowledge and education of the mother. If examined, this factor is closely related to family poverty factors. Not only that, the data related to children's mental health is also almost non-existent, so that children not only face problems related to physical problems, but also problems related to psychological disorders. Therefore, it takes an intervention that can be done on children in optimizing physical and mental health. In this case an approach is needed in the form of school-based intervention in organizing a program for examining the physical and mental health of children. Program implementation has been carried out at the Tahfidz Plus Khoiru Ummah School, at the kindergarten level (17 children) and elementary school (30 children, grade 1-5 elementary school) by coordinating with school teachers who are responsible for each class. The first action taken was a physical examination for all kindergarten and elementary school children. Based on the results of the physical examination, there is no abnormality on the child's health scale. Child health problems found only with flu and cough problems. To overcome this, children have been taught related to health promotion in an effort to prevent disease by demonstrating proper hand washing, proper toothbrushing, wound care and diarrhea. For a physical examination of mental health, screening is done by inviting children to talk about their daily lives during a physical examination while identifying other symptoms outside the instrument checklist. There are 2 instruments used in children's mental health screening, namely Early Childhood Screening Assessment which will be used for kindergarten children and instruments for Social, Academic &amp; Emotional Behavior Risk Screener for elementary school children. Based on the results of temporary screening, there was only one elementary school child who needed further treatment and needed more accurate discussion with the class teacher at the next meeting.

Promosi Dan Prevensi Penyakit Gigi dan Mulut Masyarakat di Kecamatan Pattallassang

Oral health is an important aspect of general health that is often neglected by the community. In Pattallassang District, low knowledge and awareness of oral health has led to a high prevalence of oral diseases. This program aims to increase public knowledge and awareness through counseling on proper tooth brushing techniques, healthy eating patterns, the dangers of smoking to oral health, and the importance of regular visits to the dentist. This counseling was conducted using an interactive and educational approach, involving 35 participants divided into four age groups: children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Before the counseling, the average community knowledge score was around 47.5%, reflecting the low level of initial knowledge. After the counseling, the average knowledge score increased significantly to 82.5%, with a consistent increase in knowledge of 35% across all age groups. These results indicate that a comprehensive counseling approach tailored to the characteristics of each age group is effective in increasing public knowledge and awareness of the importance of preventing oral diseases. This program suggests the need for similar outreach activities to be carried out continuously to achieve a wider impact and support efforts to improve overall public health in Pattallassang District.

Edukasi Cara Sikat Gigi Pada Ibu Siswa TK Perwanida Kotawaringin Barat Kalimantan Tengah

Dental health is part of overall health. Mother's level of knowledge has an important role in maintaining dental health in her child. Preschoolers are children aged between 4-6 years which is called the "golden age". So that in the preschool period mothers should have taught children how to brush their teeth properly. This service aims to provide education and increase mother's knowledge about brushing teeth to students of Perwanida Kindergarten, West Kotawaringin Regency, Central Kalimantan. This service is carried out by providing education to 50 mothers through speeches using visual aids about proper tooth brushing procedures. Measuring the level of knowledge was carried out using pretest and posttest questionnaires. Mother's knowledge level data were analyzed using MS.Excel and then translated into Good, Adequate, and Poor knowledge level categories. The results of this activity showed that there was an increase in mother's knowledge in the Good category from 53% to 74% and a decrease in mother's knowledge in the Enough category from 45% to 26% and in the Less category 2% to 0%. Based on the results of the education, it can be concluded that Education on the Use of Toothbrushes for Mothers of Perwanida Kindergarten students in West Kotawaringin, Central Kalimantan is said to be successful with an increase in the Good knowledge category. It is recommended that health workers can improve health promotion on how to brush their teeth properly in order to reduce the incidence of dental disease in children.

Dental patients’ perceptions of and desired content from patient health portals

BackgroundPatient health portals (PHPs) encourage patient engagement to achieve the quadruple aim of health care: to improve the patient’s experience of care, improve population health, reduce health care costs, and improve the work life of health care providers. The purpose of this study was to capture dental patients’ perspectives on PHPs and their desired content. Specifically, the authors examined the important features for dental patients to have as well as the barriers and facilitators of PHPs. MethodsThe authors conducted a cross-sectional study of adult patients attending the predoctoral, faculty, and resident clinics at an academic dental center from July through October 2020. Patients were invited to complete an 18-item self-administered survey. The survey captured patient demographics, preferences, desired content, and facilitators and barriers of PHPs. The authors performed descriptive statistical analysis and bivariate analysis. ResultsA total of 325 people participated. Most participants had a bachelor’s degree, internet access, government insurance, and a combined household income of more than $50,000 per year. Completed procedures, past visit summaries, and date of last visit were the top 3 types of information patients desired in dental health PHPs. The top 3 desired oral health topics in PHPs included signs of gingival disease and proper management, caries prevention, and proper toothbrushing and flossing techniques. Highest perceived barriers included high cost and privacy and security concerns. Highest perceived facilitators included user-friendly portals and monitoring personal health. ConclusionsThis study highlights dental patients’ preferences for a PHP and can inform the development of dental PHPs. Dentists must overcome identified barriers to increase patient engagement in using dental PHPs. Practical ImplicationsImplementing the patient-identified features in a dental PHP will help improve the quality of oral health care delivery by increasing patient engagement and improving the patient’s experience.

COMEPOPA MEDIA ON SKILL AND DENTAL HYGIENE STATUS OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN IN PLAY GROUP

Backround: Riskesdas data in 2018 saw a two-fold increase compared to the 2013 Riskesdas data on dental and oral problems, from 25.9% to 57.6%. Riskesdas data in 2018 West Java Province has problems with dental and oral health slightly exceeding the national figure of 58%. It is necessary to educate the public, especially children, to inculcate proper tooth brushing behavior. The counseling given can use the Comepopa media. The Research objective: to determine the effect of comepopa media on the skills and dental hygiene status of preschool children in the study group PUI Sindangwargi. Research method: using a quasi-experimental design with one group pre-test post-test design. Sampling with a total sampling of 22 respondents. The measuring instrument uses an observation sheet on brushing practices and a sheet measuring the status of dental hygiene using the PHP-M indeks. Analysis of hypothetical data using the Wilcoxon test. The results of the study: there was an increase after counseling with Comepopa media on tooth brushing skills from 4.64 to 8.32 and there was a decrease after counseling with Comepopa media on dental hygiene from 36.64 to 27.00. Wilcoxon test results obtained p value = 0.000 (&lt;0.05). Conclusion: there is an effect of comepopa media on the skills and dental hygiene status of preschool children in the PUI Sindangwargi study group.