EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE STATUS OF DENTAL AND ORAL HEALTH KNOWLEDGE IN THE COMMUNITY WITH FLIPCHART AND VIDEO EXTENSION METHODS IN THE VILLAGE OF PEMATANG PANJANG GAMBUT

Abstract

This community service is carried out as a form of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, community service by raising the theme of the importance of maintaining and maintaining dental and oral health in children, pregnant women and the elderly. Dental and oral disease is one of the public health problems in Indonesia. This is based on reports of the high prevalence of sufferers of the disease, and is one of the top ten sequences of diseases that are most often complained of by the public. Dental and oral health is closely related to body health. The condition of the mouth and teeth that are not maintained will cause many problems and discomfort. in the pursuit of good oral and dental health, awareness is needed to apply a healthy lifestyle by diligently implementing a healthy lifestyle by diligently brushing teeth properly. This service is to provide understanding to the public, pregnant women and the elderly about the importance of maintaining and maintaining oral health. The method of implementing community service with direct counseling techniques to the community. The results of the service, in general the counseling participants have an increased understanding of maintaining and maintaining dental and oral health. The conclusion of this service is the importance of continuous education and counseling to the community regarding the importance of maintaining and maintaining dental and oral health in children, pregnant women and the elderly. The method of implementing community service with direct counseling techniques to the community. The results of the service, in general the counseling participants have an increased understanding of maintaining and maintaining dental and oral health. The conclusion of this service is the importance of continuous education and counseling to the community regarding the importance of maintaining and maintaining dental and oral health in children, pregnant women and the elderly. The method of implementing community service with direct counseling techniques to the community. The results of the service, in general the counseling participants have an increased understanding of maintaining and maintaining dental and oral health. The conclusion of this service is the importance of continuous education and counseling to the community regarding the importance of maintaining and maintaining dental and oral health in children, pregnant women and the elderly.