Knowledge of Dental Caries Using Comic Educational Media For Grade V Students (Study at Elementary School Kenjeran Complex Surabaya)

Authors

  • Alisyah Rahmah Department of Dental Health, Poltekkes Kemenkes Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Silvia Prasetyowati Department of Dental Health, Poltekkes Kemenkes Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Imam Sarwo Edi Department of Dental Health, Poltekkes Kemenkes Surabaya, Indonesia

Keywords:

knowledge, caries, comic

Abstract

The high and low def-t value can be shaped by multiple elements, including the knowledge factor: Knowledge of dental and oral health is a form of effort in inhibiting and overcoming dental problems. Because, if the individual’s knowledge is good, then the individual is able to sustain the health of his teeth and mouth well. Conversely, if the individual’s knowledge is lacking, the individual does not take careof his or her teeth and mouth hygiene. The research problem is the high caries in grade V students of SDN Komplek Kenjeran.  This study aims to discover out the knowledge of grade V students of SDN Komplek Kenjeran about dental caries using comic educational media. This research employs a descriptive approach, the quantity of samples in this research is 52 students. Data collection involved distributing questionnaires both before and after the counseling sessions. Analytical method in the research is based on the result of filling out a questionnaire by calculating the correct answers and then dividing it along with the number of questions and then changing it in the form of a percentage to be displayed in the form of a table. The results of the research before counseling using comic media in the pre-test were classified as lacking. Meanwhile, after the counseling was carried out using comic media in the post-test was classified as good.

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2026-02-28

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Rahmah, A., Prasetyowati, S., & Edi, I. S. (2026). Knowledge of Dental Caries Using Comic Educational Media For Grade V Students (Study at Elementary School Kenjeran Complex Surabaya). SURABAYA DENTAL THERAPIST JOURNAL, 4(1), 322–327. Retrieved from https://dentejo.poltekkes-surabaya.ac.id/index.php/dentejo/article/view/79

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