Abstract
Tongue cleaning is a simple and quick procedure to eliminate organisms and debris on tongue. Tongue cleaning can
be performed by using a tongue scraper. This study was conducted to determine the correlation between the index of
OHI-S and tongue coating, and explain the knowledge of oral hygiene and a tongue scraper tongue at an orphanage in
Makassar. Subjects were children of orphanage Ashabul Kahfi, who attend and agree to all the procedures. Dental
hygiene assessed by OHI-S index and examination of the tongue by tongue coating index. A total of 24 boys and 16
girls were given questionnaires before and after counseling. The results showed no significant correlation between the
two indices (p=0.382). Distribution of the questionnaire answers showed increased correct answers after giving
counseling. However, based on the level of education and gender, showed no significant differences in knowledge
regarding the cleanliness of the tongue and a tongue scraper (p=0.858, p=0.486). Significant differences were also
seen in the comparison group who use and do not use a tongue scraper. It was concluded that there was no significant
correlation between OHI-S index and tongue coating, but counseling would increase knowledge of the child orphanage
Ashabul Kahfi although there was no difference in knowledge regarding the cleanliness of the tongue and a tongue
scraper based on education level and gender.
Recommended Citation
Idham, Idham; Nurrahma, Rifaat; and Samad, Rasmidar
(2013)
"Penggunaan tongue scraper dan kebersihan gigi dan mulut setelah penyuluhan pada anak Panti Asuhan Ashabul Kahfi Makassar Using tounge scraper and oral-dental hygiene after counseling at children of orphanage Ashabul Kahfi Makassar,"
Dentofasial: Vol. 12:
Iss.
1, Article 10.
DOI: 10.15562/jdmfs.v12i1.343
Available at:
https://scholarhub.unhas.ac.id/dentofasial/vol12/iss1/10
Pages
19-23
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©2016Idham Idham, Rifaat Nurrahma, Rasmidar Samad
DOI
10.15562/jdmfs.v12i1.343