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

Andreawan Bayu Saputra; Nurul Safira Maulida; Khadijatul Rabiah; Rani Tri Kurniati Tory; Shinta Aulia Salsabilla; Gabriyel Ananda; Raihana Nur Ramadhani Rahman; Dini Rahmani; Firman Firman; Ainun Ayu Yuniar

Authors

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 (unauthenticated)
Ainun Ayu Yuniar Program Studi Sarjana Terapan Terapi Gigi, Fakultas Vokasi, Universitas Hasanuddin

Keywords:

dental caries, adolescents, oral health, quantitative descriptive

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.