The Faculty of Dentistry at Universitas Gadjah Mada (FKG UGM) proudly announces that its Dental Hygiene Program has achieved the prestigious 'Excellent' Accreditation status. This achievement follows an accreditation assessment conducted by the Independent Health Higher Education Accreditation Agency (LAM-PTKes) on 14-15 August 2024.
The assessment team, led by Prof. Dr. Eha Renwi Astuti, drg., M.Kes., Sp.R.K.G, Subsp. Rad. D (K), and Prof. Dr. Nurlindah Hamrun, drg., M.Kes., thoroughly evaluated various aspects of the program, including curriculum quality, faculty qualifications, and student support services. This comprehensive evaluation highlights the program’s commitment to providing high-quality education that meets international standards.
Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, Prof. drg. Suryono, SH., MM., Ph.D., congratulated the program on this achievement, stating, “Congratulations to the Dental Hygiene Program for achieving ‘Excellent’ accreditation. I would like to thank the Head of the Dental Hygiene Program, Prof. Dr. drg. Regina Titi Christinawati Tandelilin, M.Sc., the Program Secretary, Prayudha Benni S, S.Kp.G., M.P.H., the Head of Quality Assurance, dr. Dyah Listyarifah, M.Sc., D.Med.Sci, PhD, and the entire team for preparing the accreditation documents. Special thanks to all faculty and staff for their outstanding participation. Let’s continue to move forward for our institution.”
Prof. Dr. drg. Regina Titi Christinawati Tandelilin, M.Sc., Head of the Dental Hygiene Program, expressed her gratitude, stating, “The accreditation result is truly relieving, joyful, and at the same time provides a greater challenge and motivation to continue improving.” Program Secretary, Prayudha Benni S, S.Kp.G., M.P.H., added, “We are very grateful for this ‘Excellent’ accreditation. This achievement is the result of hard work and collaboration from the entire academic community. It encourages us to continuously enhance the quality of our educational mission.”
This ‘Excellent’ Accreditation is concrete proof of the Dental Hygiene Program’s and FKG UGM’s commitment to providing high-quality dental hygiene education. It also demonstrates that the program and the faculty have met and exceeded the standards set by LAM-PTKes, which include critical aspects of higher education management.
During the visitation process, the assessment team praised the various innovations implemented by FKG UGM, including competency-based curriculum development, the use of digital technology in learning, as well as research and community service programs that make tangible contributions to oral health.
As the only dental hygiene program in Indonesia, FKG UGM continues to solidify its position as an institution of excellence and international standards. This achievement reaffirms the faculty’s high-quality education, exceptional facilities, and competent teaching staff in the field.
With this achievement, FKG UGM aims to continue contributing to the development of competent, professional, and highly-integrity dental healthcare professionals. Furthermore, FKG UGM remains committed to innovating and improving education quality, ensuring it stays relevant to the development of science and the needs of society.
By achieving this milestone, the Dental Hygiene Program at FKG UGM contributes to the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4 (Quality Education), Goal 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), and Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure).
Authors: Bekti Nur’aini, Vona
