The Vice Dean for Finance, Assets, and Human Resources of the Faculty of Dentistry UGM, drg. Margareta Rinastiti, M.Kes., Ph.D., Sp.KG (K)—affectionately known as drg. Tita—announced the recipients of the Dentistry Award for the July 2025 period during the Dentist Oath-Taking and Inauguration Ceremony on 10 July 2025. First place drg. Tiffany Winata, second place drg. Vina Fitria Pramata Puspa, and third place: drg. Feby Cahyati.
In her light-hearted yet inspiring message delivered through a song, drg. Tita sang: “Stecu-Tecu.. dear colleagues, let’s go together, come join the DTPK, stecu-stecu let’s step forward together, dear friends, congratulations on serving the nation.. and one more thing.. is there anyone willing to become a lecturer?”
DTPK (Remote, Border, and Island Areas) for Dentists refers to the government’s program that assigns healthcare professionals, including dentists, to underserved and hard-to-reach regions across Indonesia, aiming to ensure equitable access to healthcare. DTPK Coverage:
- Remote areas: Difficult to access, limited facilities, far from urban centers.
- Border areas: Regions directly adjacent to other countries, often underserved.
- Islands: Small islands frequently lacking healthcare personnel.
Objectives of the DTPK Dentist Program: Equal distribution of dental health services across Indonesia. Increase community access to dental care in disadvantaged regions. Address the shortage of dental healthcare workers in 3T areas (disadvantaged, frontier, outermost).
Types of Assignments: Contract-based (PTT), Nusantara Sehat program, Special assignments (Ministry of Health program)
Benefits for Participating Dentists: Additional incentives, transport and accommodation support. Certificate of service in special areas, valuable for civil servant recruitment (CPNS) or further education.
Author: Andri Wicaksono | Photo: Doc. Dentist Inauguration Committee
