Edukasi dan Praktik Menggosok Gigi yang Benar pada Anak Usia Sekolah

Abstract

Oral and dental health is an important part of supporting children's growth and development. One simple way to maintain dental health is getting into the habit of brushing teeth regularly with the correct technique. However, school-age children still need education and guidance to have the right knowledge and skills in keeping their teeth and mouth clean. This community service activity aims to improve children's knowledge and skills in proper tooth brushing through education, demonstration, and hands-on practice. The activity was carried out at Kuncup Mekar Kindergarten in Sidorejo, using an educational and participatory approach that includes preparation, oral and dental health education, demonstration, tooth brushing practice, and evaluation. The material provided includes the importance of maintaining dental health, the right time to brush teeth, the use of toothbrushes and toothpaste, and techniques to clean teeth thoroughly. The results show that participants engaged in the activities enthusiastically and actively during both the educational sessions and practical exercises. Participants gained a better understanding of the importance of dental hygiene and were able to practice the steps of brushing teeth according to the given examples with guidance. Educational activities combined with demonstrations and hands-on practice can be an effective approach to instill knowledge and skills for maintaining dental health in children. The continuity of these activities needs to be supported through guidance from teachers and parents so that proper brushing habits can be applied regularly in daily life.