Introduction: Oral cancer is one of most common cancer in the world. Oral cancer can affect any part of oral cavity and oropharyngeal. Etiology of oral cancer is multifactorial. Delay in diagnosis and management of oral cancer can worsen of prognosis and increase case mortality. Here we report 3 cases...

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a condition in which the myocardium does not get enough blood and oxygen supply. Modifiable risk factors for CHD include hypertension and diabetes melitus. This study aims to determine the prevalence of history of hypertension and diabetes melitus in coronary heart disease...

Some studies have reported about adequate relationship between mothers’ knowledge and children’s oral health status. Malocclusion is one of the major health issues after dental caries and periodontal disease which can worsen the oral health-related quality of life. Promoting dental health among mothers...

Background: Dental radiograph acts as an adjunct to the clinical examination that aids the dentist to evaluate and definitively diagnose many oral diseases and conditions. Bitewings and periapical radiographs are the two intraoral radiographs that are commonly used in paediatric dental clinic. Aim: To...

Due to their disability to communicate and impaired sensory and motor behaviours, children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) present a challenge to the dental care providers hence resulting in difficult routine dental care as well as increased risk for dental caries and other dental infections. This...

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is one of the most common oral diseases, with an estimated prevalence of 25% of oral ulcerations. Factors that involves in its progressions, such as genetic predisposition, immunological abnormalities, viral and bacterial infections, psychological stress, hormonal...

Microleakage is a gap between the surface of the tooth and the restoration caused by the failure of the restoration. Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) and Alkasite are materials with good clinical appearance, but the mechanical strength of GIC was lower than Alkasite and the microleakage occurs in both restorations....

Various obturation materials for the root canal of primary teeth are available, but none material that meets as an ideal properties. One of the obturation materials is zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE), with various advantages and disadvantages but is still often used. This case report discussed the radiographic...

Introduction: Enamel hypoplasia is an abnormality condition of enamel that occurs because of disturbance during the process of amelogenesis. Clinically, enamel hypoplasia can be thin enamel or absence of enamel. It can appear white, yellow, or brownish color with a rough or pitted surface, bilaterally,...

Introduction: Henoch-Schonlein purpura is the most common childhood vaskulitis, affecting 10-20 children per 100.000 per year. More than 90% of patients are under 10 years old with a mean age of 6 years. It is characterized by non-thrombocytopenic purpura, arthritis, abdominal pain and gastrointestinal...

Antifungal treatment is currently a serious problem because resistance and attachment of C. albicans often occur and can have an effect on the acrylic resin surface. One of them is adding antifungal concentration from the extract of endophyte fungi Aspergillus sp. contains chemical compounds that can...

Gingivitis is inflammation of the gingival tissue without loss of attachment and destruction of the alveolar bone. Many natural ingredients are currently used to treat gingivitis, one of which is turmeric. This study is a laboratory experimental study that aims to determine the effectiveness of turmeric...

Bajakah is one of the plants which is potentially developed as traditional medicine. Bajakah is such a species of plant which is assumed to have the ability to cure breast cancer, heart disease, diarrhea, increase immunity, and others. The use of antibacterial is essential for the management of various...

Calcium hydroxide is the gold standard of dental materials used to repair exposed pulp. This research intends to observe carbonate apatite (®Gama-cha) which may be used as an alternative material in direct pulp capping treatment. The purpose of this study is to analyze the differences in pulp cell inflammation...

Gingival staining is closely related to aesthetic problems. The frenectomy of the frenulum with coronal attachment to the tooth surface is one of the main causes of periodontal disease due to the difficulty of maintaining oral hygiene. Patients who experience these two conditions require at least two...

Lactoperoxidase is a subset of peroxidase, a group of natural enzymes that exist in human saliva. Other than the saliva, these enzymes could also be found in dairy products. The lactoperoxidase enzyme in milk has antibacterial effect, so can greatly reduce the number of viable Streptococcus mutans. Early...

Plaque control is an effective way to prevent caries and periodontal disease, one of which is in the form of a mouthrinses such as green tea, probiotics and chlorhexidine. This type of research is a quasi experimental, comprised 30 healthy children of age group of 12-15 years. The subjects were assigned...

Children are the next generation of the nation who must be taken care of in every way, especially in their health. It is necessary to take care of children’s overall health, including their dental and oral health. Maintaining oral and dental health is one of the good habits that should be taught from...

Caries are a major dental health problem in Indonesia, especially in school-aged children, that affect the children’s dietary habits and growth. Taste perception is one of the determining factors of children choosing certain types of food that affect oral health and BMI. The research aimed to investigate...

Decreased physical growth and low cognitive development optimally experienced by stunting toddlers, due to nutritional deficiencies in the long term. Stunting in toddlers does not only affect the eruption of the primary teeth, it is also at risk for the occurrence of dental caries. The condition of children...