Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Health Research (ISHR 2019)

The Relationship Between Tooth Brushing Behavior and Dental Caries in Children in Bandung

Authors
Lelly Andayasari, Iin Nurlinawati, Soraya Maulia
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Lelly Andayasari
Available Online 22 February 2020.
DOI
10.2991/ahsr.k.200215.082How to use a DOI?
Keywords
tooth brushing behavior, caries, children
Abstract

Background: Children with the correct habit of brushing have a smaller incidence of dental caries compared to children who rarely brush their teeth. The survey of Indonesia suggested that the prevalence of behavior tooth brushing increase from 2,3 in 2013 to 2,8 in 2018. Objective: To identify relationship between tooth brushing and caries happening with children at Bandung city. Method: The study was conducted on children aged 4-7 years in the city of Bandung. The research design was cross sectional. The dental health status is examined by a dentist using a sterile standard diagnostic tool. Data on the characteristics and habits brushing teeth are obtained through interviews with their parent using a questionnaire. Data were analyzed by univariate and bivariate using SPSS software. Result: The Correct tooth brushing behavior has a correlation to the occurrence of dental caries (r=0,521; p=0,000). Conclusion: Dental caries is more common in children who have incorrect tooth brushing behavior. In this study proper tooth brushing behavior was significantly associated with dental caries. Recommendation: Parents pay attention to children when brushing their teeth. This is to prevent dental caries and other oral diseases.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Health Research (ISHR 2019)
Series
Advances in Health Sciences Research
Publication Date
22 February 2020
ISBN
10.2991/ahsr.k.200215.082
ISSN
2468-5739
DOI
10.2991/ahsr.k.200215.082How to use a DOI?
Copyright
© 2020, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.
Open Access
This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).

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