The Rector explained that the values of Pancasila must be implemented in everyday life to prevent social inequality. In the healthcare sector, efforts to reduce inequality are reflected through the availability of equitable access to medical services. In line with this commitment, the Faculty of Dentistry UGM (FKG UGM) continues to contribute to reducing the concentration of specialist dental services, which have historically been centered mainly on Java Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, FKG UGM regularly sends dental specialists to provide services for communities in various regions. Examples include services at H. Badaruddin Kasim Regional Hospital, Tabalong Regency, South Kalimantan, on 28\u201329 November 2025, and Patut Patuh Patju Regional Hospital, West Lombok, on 17\u201321 November 2025. These outreach efforts support the realization of social justice by ensuring that communities across Indonesia have equal opportunities to access quality healthcare services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the regional level, efforts to improve quality of life and dental health among teachers have also received attention. FKG UGM, in collaboration with PT Haleon, organized a denture provision program for 170 teachers in Yogyakarta City on 26 May 2026.\nThe teachers underwent clinical examinations, dental cleaning procedures, fillings, and extraction of remaining tooth roots. These stages were conducted as preparation for mass dental impressions in July and denture placement in August. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, support for strengthening the domestic healthcare industry continues to be encouraged to reduce dependence on imported products. By 2024, FKG UGM had successfully commercialized 15 products developed through collaboration with industry partners, including Gamacha, Cerrafold, Ceraspon, Clarisamin, Propagel, Dental Silkbon, Propasdent, Stem Rejuv, Berwyndent, Beauty Vamp, Corian D Lipbalm, Cinnacare Roll On Antibacterial, as well as devices such as Gama Dentical XR, LIQUIVERN UA-6, and Inovia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amid global efforts toward environmentally friendly dental practices, researchers at the Faculty of Dentistry Universitas Gadjah Mada (FKG UGM) have successfully developed a natural fiber-based dental filling material using Wajo silk fibers. The innovation, named Dental Silkbon, represents a concrete step toward utilizing sustainable dental materials derived from Indonesia\u2019s local resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dental Silkbon is a healthcare material developed from silk cocoon fibers of the Wajo silkworm (Bombyx mori), based on research conducted by Prof. Dr. drg. Siti Sunarintyas, M.Kes. The utilization of local materials as reinforcement for dental filling materials, which can reduce production costs, aligns with the principle of national unity by strengthening domestic resilience. The product is designed as a reinforcement material to improve the strength and durability of dental fillings compared with conventional composite resin. In addition to large restorations, this material can also be used for orthodontic retainers, splinting procedures, and prosthodontic applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beyond its mechanical advantages, Dental Silkbon is also considered more economical. Its price is estimated to be only half that of comparable imported products because all components are sourced domestically. \u201cThis product is environmentally friendly, more affordable, and strengthens the independence of the domestic dental industry,\u201d explained Prof. Narin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Author: Fajar Budi Harsakti <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Universitas Gadjah Mada menggelar upacara bendera memperingati Hari Lahir Pancasila. Upacara yang diikuti ribuan sivitas akademika UGM berlangsung di halaman Balairung UGM, Senin (1\/6) dipimpin langsung oleh Rektor UGM, Prof. dr. Ova Emilia, M.Med.Ed., Sp.OG(K)., Ph.D. Rektor UGM dalam amanatnya mengingatkan bahwa Pancasila merupakan jiwa dan pedoman hidup yang berperan penting bagi pemersatu bangsa. Mengusung […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":293,"featured_media":18947,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[136],"tags":[302,306,307,289,291],"class_list":["post-18944","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-berita-terbaru","tag-sdg-12-konsumsi-dan-produksi-yang-bertanggung-jawab","tag-sdg-16-perdamaian-dan-keadilan-institusi-yang-kuat","tag-sdg-17-kemitraan-untuk-mencapai-tujuan","tag-sdg-3-kesehatan-dan-kesejahteraan-yang-baik","tag-sdg-4-pendidikan-berkualitas"],"gutentor_comment":0,"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/fkg.ugm.ac.id\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/06\/92-DSC_5723-1024x683.jpg\")
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