ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENT'S KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROPER WAY TO BRUSH THEIR TEETH USING FLASH CARD

Abstract

Background: Oral and dental health problems not only affect adults but also children, especially elementary school children. Children are vulnerable to oral health problems due to poor dental hygiene resulting from a lack of knowledge about proper tooth brushing techniques. The problem in this study is the low frequency of brushing teeth twice a day among third-grade students at SDN Mojo I Surabaya. Object: The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge of third-grade students at SDN Mojo I Surabaya about the correct way to brush their teeth after providing health education using Flash Cards. This research method was descriptive. Methode: The target group was 31 third-grade students at SDN Mojo I Surabaya. Data collection used a questionnaire. The data analysis technique used in this study was calculating the average results of respondents' answers, converting them into percentages, and then presenting them in tabular form. Results: The results of this study indicate that the knowledge level of third-grade students at SDN Mojo I Surabaya regarding tooth brushing frequency and time, proper brushing technique, toothpaste usage, and toothbrush selection is good after providing education using Flash Cards.