KNOWLEDGE OF DENTAL AND ORAL HEALTH WITH PERIODONTAL DISEASE IN PATIENTS AT DENTAL HEALTH CENTER

Abstract

Background: Periodontal tissue is a functional system of tissue that surrounds the teeth and attaches to the jawbone, thereby supporting the teeth so they cannot be separated from their sockets. Periodontitis is an inflammation of the supporting tissues of the teeth, caused by microorganisms and can cause progressive damage to the periodontal ligament, alveolar bone and is accompanied by pocket formation. Knowledge is one of the factors that affect dental and oral health. The purpose of the study: to determine the relationship between knowledge of oral health and periodontal disease in patients with dental BP at the Cieurih Health Center, Ciamis Regency. Method: This is a research with cross sectional design. The research subjects were 40 patients who came to the Dental BP Cieurih Public Health Center, Ciamis Regency. Sampling using purposive sampling technique. The research was conducted by giving a closed questionnaire using the Guttman scale. Data were collected directly from the target through filling out a dental and oral health knowledge questionnaire and the CPITN form. Data were analyzed using chi-square. The results of the study: most of the respondents diagnosed with periodontitis were healthy (30%), and had a sufficient level of dental health knowledge (70%). The results of the chi-square correlation analysis between knowledge of oral health and periodontal disease showed a value of =0.009 (ρ<0.05). Conclusion: there is a significant and significant relationship between knowledge of oral health and periodontal disease.