Pelayanan Kesehatan Gigi di Puskesmas Saat Pandemi
Hasil Riset Kesehatan Dasar (Riskesdas) tahun 2018 menyatakan bahwa proporsi terbesar masalah gigi di Indonesia adalah gigi rusak/berlubang/sakit (45,3%). Sedangkan masalah kesehatan mulut yang mayoritas dialami penduduk Indonesia adalah gusi bengkak dan atau keluar bisul (abses) sebesar 14%. Tentunya hal ini membutuhkan perawatan dari fasilitas pelayanan kesehatan gigi dan mulut. Mengingat bahwa tindakan perawatan gigi menimbulkan kebanyakan menimbulkan aerosol, Puskesmas G…
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The Importance of Dental Flossing
Cr pic: womenshealthmag.comNational Health Research data from 2018 shows that the periodontitis rate in Indonesia reaches 74.1% (KEMENKES, 2018). This disorder is caused by poor oral and dental hygiene, as a result there is accumulation of plaque and calculus on the teeth. Dental plaque is recognized as the main agent for the development of dental caries, gingivitis, and periodontal disease. This article will discuss about; 1. Brushing teeth is not enough to clean entire sur…
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