Oral and Dental Health Education at Formoza Public Health Center, Dili, Timor-Leste

Riadah; Rikha Indriastanti; Arina Manasika; Dian Yuliana Saputri; Dulce dos Santos Pinto Tilman; Alfan Affandi

doi:10.55927/jpmb.v5i3.3

Authors

Riadah Universitas Ngudi Waluyo
Rikha Indriastanti Universitas Ngudi Waluyo
Arina Manasika Universitas Ngudi Waluyo
Dian Yuliana Saputri Universitas Ngudi Waluyo
Dulce dos Santos Pinto Tilman Universitas Ngudi Waluyo
Alfan Affandi Universitas Ngudi Waluyo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/jpmb.v5i3.3

Keywords:

Health Education, Oral Health, Community Engagement

Abstract

Oral and dental health constitutes an integral component of overall health and plays a crucial role in improving the quality of life within the community. Nevertheless, oral and dental health problems remain widely prevalent, primarily due to inadequate levels of knowledge and awareness regarding proper oral hygiene practices. This condition underscores the importance of systematic health education as a strategic effort to prevent oral and dental diseases. This community service program was designed to enhance public knowledge and awareness of the importance of maintaining oral and dental health through structured health education activities. The target population comprised members of the general community. Educational materials included fundamental concepts of oral and dental health, common oral and dental diseases, preventive strategies, and the importance of maintaining regular and effective oral hygiene practices. The findings indicated a significant improvement in participants’ understanding of oral and dental health following the educational intervention. Participants demonstrated high levels of engagement and enthusiasm throughout the activity and actively participated in the discussion and question-and-answer sessions. This program is expected to foster positive and sustainable behavioral changes, enabling community members to independently maintain and improve their oral and dental health.

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