Description of Knowledge about Dental Hygiene in Fourth Grade Students of SDN Banyu Urip II Surabaya in 2023

Abstract

Background: The condition of the teeth in the oral cavity which is characterized by the absence of food particles, tartar, plaque, and dirt on other surfaces is called maintaining dental and oral health. The problem in this study is the high percentage of debris index scores in fourth grade students of SDN Banyu Urip II Surabaya. So the purpose of this study was to assess knowledge about dental and oral hygiene in fourth grade students of SDN Banyu Urip II Surabaya in 2023 (before and after they used animated video media). Methods: Descriptive research with the target of this study was 30 students of SDN Banyu Urip II Surabaya involving animated video media. In this study, the instrument used was a questionnaire sheet and the data collection method was by filling out the pretest and posttest questionnaire sheets. Data analysis was carried out by calculating the percentage of correct answers and presented in table form. Result: his study shows that before receiving counseling involving media in the form of animated video technology that is very familiar with children's lives, the knowledge of fourth grade students at SDN Banyu Urip II Surabaya was categorized as lacking, but after receiving the counseling, their knowledge increased and was categorized as good.