The Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FKG UGM) conducted a community service program titled \"Social Service: Free Dental Health Consultations and Prosthetic Services\" in Padukuhan Kragilan, Mlati, Sleman, on 4 August 2024. This initiative aims to improve the dental and oral health of the local community while providing free prosthetic solutions for those in need. The event was attended by various stakeholders, including UGM Prosthodontics alumni, the Yogyakarta Prosthodontic Association, lecturers from UGM\u2019s Prosthodontics Department, and postgraduate prosthodontics students. The opening ceremony was also attended by representatives from the local government, healthcare professionals (Iprosi members, FKG lecturers, and prosthodontic residents), and the Kragilan community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This activity included multiple services, such as: free dental health consultations, free prosthetic fabrication, and oral health education.\nParticipants had the opportunity to consult directly with professional dentists about their oral health concerns. Additionally, those in need were provided with free prosthetic services to assist with missing or damaged teeth.\nBeyond healthcare services, participants also received essential education on proper oral hygiene, including correct brushing techniques and healthy eating habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This initiative is part of FKG UGM\u2019s commitment to making a real impact in the field of dental and oral health. Drg. Nadya Kurnia Putri, one of the participating dentists, stated:\n\"Through this social service program, we hope the community becomes more aware of the importance of maintaining oral health, and we can help those in need of free dental care.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the event, five patients immediately received denture fabrication services, while others were referred for further treatments, such as tooth extractions followed by denture placement.\nThis initiative is expected to provide immediate health benefits while strengthening the relationship between FKG UGM and the community, raising awareness of the importance of oral care.\nAgus, a representative from the local government (Dukuh Kragilan), expressed his appreciation: \"We hope this event runs smoothly until the dentures are fitted next month. We also hope that similar programs continue, as they bring significant benefits to the community.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This initiative also aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 3 <\/strong>Good Health and Well-being, which aims to enhance public health quality comprehensively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Author: Diva L<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" FKG UGM mengadakan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat bertajuk “Bakti Sosial: Konsultasi Kesehatan Gigi dan Pembuatan Protesa Gratis” di Padukuhan Kragilan, Mlati, Sleman, pada 4 Agustus 2024. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesehatan gigi dan mulut masyarakat setempat serta memberikan solusi bagi mereka yang membutuhkan protesa gigi. Acara tersebut dihadiri oleh berbagai pihak, termasuk alumni Prostodonsia UGM, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":417,"featured_media":13333,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[136,316],"tags":[367,289,312],"class_list":["post-13332","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-berita-terbaru","category-sdg-3","tag-prostodonsia","tag-sdg-3-kesehatan-dan-kesejahteraan-yang-baik","tag-sdgs"],"gutentor_comment":0,"yoast_head":"\n