Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: As people age, their overall health status, including oral health, tends to decline. Among the elderly, oral health issues often receive less attention, making proper education essential regarding common problems such as tooth mobility and ways to maintain oral health. This community service activity was conducted for the elderly in RT 014 / RW 008, Jatipulo Village, Palmerah District, West Jakarta. The method used in the counseling session included presentations and demonstrations with educational aids. Participants' knowledge was evaluated before and after the session to assess the program's effectiveness using multiple-choice questionnaires. The evaluation results showed an increase in the average post-test scores compared to the pre-test scores. Thus, it can be concluded that this counseling activity successfully improved the knowledge of the elderly in RT 014 / RW 008, Jatipulo Village, Palmerah District, West Jakarta, regarding oral health.
Authors: Joko Kusnoto, Octarina, Melanie Sadono Djamil, Riko Nofrizal, Fergie Christin Maitimu, Stephanie Justine Kusnadi
Institution: Universitas Trisakti
Language: English
Subfield: Periodontics
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409802043