PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN KESEHATAN GIGI DAN MULUT ANAK PANTI ASUHAN ASHABIL RAYYAN KOTA PADANG MELALUI UPAYA KESEHATAN MASYARAKAT

Abstract

Maintaining oral health is one way to improve health. The mouth is not just a gateway for food and drink; it serves much more than that, and many people are unaware of its significant role in a person's health and well-being. Oral health services are specifically targeted at the group most at risk of oral health problems, namely children aged 5-12. The goal of this activity is to increase children's knowledge of how to maintain oral health. This activity is carried out through observation, counseling, and evaluation. The results of the counseling on proper tooth brushing at the Ashabil Rayyan Orphanage in Padang City show an increase in understanding that brushing from an early age is very important. Children are now able to brush their teeth properly, although not optimally. This provides children with early knowledge about proper tooth brushing.   Keywords: Counseling, dental health, children