OCTOBER 2025 TRAINING: DENTOMAXILLOFACIAL RADIOLOGY BASED ON CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CBCT)
On Saturday, 18 October 2025, the Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FKG UGM), organised a Pengayaan Delik Tipikor dan Gratifikasi hands-on session under the theme “Building an Anti-Corruption Culture for Dental Specialists and Prospective Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology Specialists.” The session featured Muflih Fathoniawan, a Professional Trainer, Talents Mapping Consultant, and Anti-Corruption Instructor from LSP KPK, who has long been active in promoting integrity development among professionals.
This activity formed part of FKG UGM’s commitment to strengthening ethical competence and integrity among healthcare professionals, particularly dental specialists who bear significant responsibility in public service delivery and the management of healthcare resources.
Highlighting Indonesia’s Low Corruption Perception Index
In his presentation, Muflih began by outlining the national context. Indonesia’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2024 stood at 37 out of 100, placing the country 99th out of 180 countries. According to him, this condition serves as a critical warning for all sectors, including the healthcare profession.
“Corruption is an extraordinary crime, yet it is often perceived as ordinary. It originates from behaviours that emerge long before they constitute criminal acts,” he emphasised.
In-Depth Understanding of Corruption Offences and Gratification
Muflih explained the classification of corruption, its legal basis, and the seven categories of corruption offences as stipulated in Law No. 31 of 1999 in conjunction with Law No. 20 of 2001, including:
- State financial losses
- Bribery
- Gratification
- Embezzlement in office
- Extortion
- Fraudulent acts
- Conflicts of interest in procurement
Participants were also encouraged to recognise various forms of gratification, including money, goods, travel facilities, accommodation, and gifts disguised as tokens of appreciation. Muflih stressed that gratification is often an “investment” made by the giver to claim favours in the future.
“Reject gratification, reject moral indebtedness. A professional’s dignity is never comparable to the value of any gift,” he stated.
Strengthening the Integrity of Healthcare Professionals
The session also discussed theories of corrupt behaviour, such as the Fraud Pentagon and GONE Theory, which illustrate that corruption arises from pressure, opportunity, rationalisation, and weak environmental controls.
According to Muflih, integrity is the primary safeguard. He outlined five strategies to withstand integrity-related temptations:
- Sharpen one’s conscience
- Adopt an assertive attitude
- Use reflective questions (e.g. PROVEIT)
- Get and be a role model
- Understand mechanisms for reporting suspected corruption
He also shared an inspiring story of Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono IX, highlighting how exemplary honesty among public figures strengthens an anti-corruption culture.
Reporting Procedures and Whistleblower Protection
The programme further reviewed the proper format for reporting alleged corruption, the legal basis for reporting gratification, and whistleblower protection guarantees as regulated by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). Participants were directed to utilise official channels such as www.kpk.go.id to ensure lawful and secure reporting.
FKG UGM’s Commitment to Building a Culture of Integrity
The activity was enthusiastically received by both dental specialists and prospective Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology specialists. FKG UGM reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that education, service, and community engagement practices remain free from potential misconduct.
Through the implementation of this training, it is expected that UGM dental specialists will serve as the frontline in safeguarding the integrity of the healthcare profession, while also contributing to national anti-corruption efforts.
(Andri Wicaksono | Image: RRI Illustration)
