Overview of the Dental Caries of Students at MTS Muhzirah Galesong Selatan Takalar Regency

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Published: Jun 2, 2026
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dental caries, adolescents, oral health, quantitative descriptive

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Andreawan Bayu Saputra
Program Studi Sarjana Terapan Terapi Gigi, Fakultas Vokasi, Universitas Hasanuddin
Nurul Safira Maulida
Program Studi Sarjana Terapan Terapi Gigi, Fakultas Vokasi, Universitas Hasanuddin
Khadijatul Rabiah
Program Studi Sarjana Terapan Terapi Gigi, Fakultas Vokasi, Universitas Hasanuddin
Rani Tri Kurniati Tory
Program Studi Sarjana Terapan Terapi Gigi, Fakultas Vokasi, Universitas Hasanuddin
Shinta Aulia Salsabilla
Program Studi Sarjana Terapan Terapi Gigi, Fakultas Vokasi, Universitas Hasanuddin
Gabriyel Ananda
Program Studi Sarjana Terapan Terapi Gigi, Fakultas Vokasi, Universitas Hasanuddin
Raihana Nur Ramadhani Rahman
Program Studi Sarjana Terapan Terapi Gigi, Fakultas Vokasi, Universitas Hasanuddin
Dini Rahmani
Program Studi Sarjana Terapan Terapi Gigi, Fakultas Vokasi, Universitas Hasanuddin
Firman Firman
Program Studi Sarjana Terapan Terapi Gigi, Fakultas Vokasi, Universitas Hasanuddin
https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0059-7150
Ainun Ayu Yuniar
Program Studi Sarjana Terapan Terapi Gigi, Fakultas Vokasi, Universitas Hasanuddin

Abstract

Background: Dental caries is one of the most prevalent oral health problems, particularly among adolescents. Objective:This study aimed to describe the dental caries status of students at MTs Muhzirah Galesong Selatan. Methods: The research design used was quantitative descriptive. The study was conducted in Bontokassi Village, South Galesong District, Takalar Regency, in September 2025, involving 19 respondents selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through questionnaires and structured interviews, and analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics with univariate and bivariate analysis. Results:The results showed that most respondents were male (57.8%), with the highest proportion aged 17 years (36,8%). The prevalence of dental caries was 57.8%, with a higher proportion in males (36,8%) compared to females (21%). Based on age distribution, caries cases were found across all age groups with relatively similar patterns. Conclusion: In conclusion, the prevalence of dental caries among students at MTs Muhzirah Galesong Selatan, Takalar Regency is relatively high. Therefore, continuous promotive and preventive efforts are needed to improve oral health status among


adolescents.

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Saputra, A. B., Maulida, N. S., Rabiah, K., Kurniati Tory, R. T., Salsabilla, S. A., Gabriyel Ananda, … Ayu Yuniar, A. (2026). Overview of the Dental Caries of Students at MTS Muhzirah Galesong Selatan Takalar Regency. Journal of Applied Oral Health and Dental Therapy (JAOHDT), 1(1), 13–18. Retrieved from https://journal-598.unhas.ac.id/index.php/jaohdt/article/view/51623
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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): June
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