Head of the Community Service Unit of FKG UGM, drg. Yosaphat Bayu Rosanto, M.D.Sc., Sp.B.M.M.(K), emphasized the crucial role of teachers in supporting the national target of achieving a caries-free Indonesia by 2030.\n\u201cConsidering that children\u2019s dental decay index (DMFT) is still relatively high, teachers are key figures who can help address this issue,\u201d he explained. He also added that FKG UGM will conduct roadshow<\/em> school visits for dental checkups, and each participating school will receive a quota of 10 students for free dental treatment in December 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During the SHP training, teachers were given fundamental knowledge on oral health. Bekti Nur Aini, S.Kp.G., M.P.H., highlighted the importance of proper toothbrushing technique using the \u201cRed to White\u201d method (from gums to teeth).\n\u201cMaintaining oral hygiene is essential for improving quality of life. Tooth pain affects comfort, time, and finances. Therefore, brushing teeth at least twice daily\u2014after breakfast and before bed\u2014should be a habit,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The training also covered stages of tooth development and common oral health issues in early childhood, such as prolonged use of feeding bottles beyond age 2\u20133 and thumb-sucking. drg. Arif Rahman Setiawan explained that these habits can lead to bottle caries and disrupt permanent tooth growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe can observe changes in the oral cavity caused by such habits, including biting hard objects or bottle-feeding beyond age three. The longer dental examination is delayed, the more complex and costly the treatment becomes,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Participants showed enthusiasm during the toothbrushing practice session using demonstration models. Teachers responded positively, acknowledging the training as highly relevant to students\u2019 needs.\n\u201cThis activity is excellent and the materials are very applicable. We hope for ongoing support from FKG UGM,\u201d said Triono from Muhammadiyah Prambanan Orphanage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A similar sentiment was expressed by Hanifatud Diniah from RA Baiturrahmah. She emphasized the importance of teacher understanding in oral health education.\n\u201cWe feel we have gained valuable knowledge from the experts. Oral health is essential and affects many aspects of life. We hope to apply this knowledge soon, and we hope this kind of program continues regularly,\u201d she concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reporter: Maria Shinta | Photographer: Dody Hendro W.<\/strong> | Author: Fajar Budi Harsakti<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Peran guru tidak hanya terbatas pada pendidikan akademis, tetapi juga mencakup upaya menjaga kesehatan fisik anak didiknya. Salah satu aspek penting yang sering terabaikan namun berdampak langsung pada kualitas hidup dan kemampuan belajar siswa adalah kesehatan gigi dan mulut. Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi Universitas Gadjah Mada (FKG UGM) memperkuat komitmen di bidang ini dengan mengundang perwakilan […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":293,"featured_media":15608,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[136],"tags":[307,289,291],"class_list":["post-15605","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-berita-terbaru","tag-sdg-17-kemitraan-untuk-mencapai-tujuan","tag-sdg-3-kesehatan-dan-kesejahteraan-yang-baik","tag-sdg-4-pendidikan-berkualitas"],"gutentor_comment":1,"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/fkg.ugm.ac.id\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/10\/1-DSC_3779-1024x683.jpg\")
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