Utilization of local food on the prevention of dental caries among the elementary school children in the fishing community

Gema Nazri Yanti; Ida Yustina; Ameta Primasari; R. Kintoko Rochadi

doi:10.31893/multiscience.2023027

Keywords:

rebon shrimp

calcium

caries risk

Abstract

The potential benefits of local food derived from rebon shrimp (Acetes sp.) as a preventive measure for dental caries are described in this study, which focused on Bagan Serdang village. Situated in the coastal area of Pantai Labu subdistrict, Deli Serdang Regency, this village relies mainly on fisheries for income resources, with rebon shrimp being one of the leading marine products. The high abundance of calcium in rebon shrimp is well-known, with 2,306 mg of shrimp paste equivalent to 16 times the calcium content of 100 g of dietary milk. This preliminary study aimed to investigate the potential of rebon shrimp as a preventive measure for dental caries in school children aged 8-12 years from public elementary school 106448 in Bagan Serdang village. The study utilized Cariogram software to assess caries risk factors, including caries experience, pH and saliva secretion, plaque index, diet contents and frequency, fluoride exposure program, and clinical judgment. Atomic Absorbed Spectrophotometer (AAS) method was used to measure salivary calcium ions. In addition, the calcium content in rebon shrimp was measured in the laboratory of the industrial research center in Medan. The concentration of salivary calcium ions was found to be very low, with a mean of 0.75±0.32 mmol/L. The Cariogram assessment revealed a high caries risk of 54.12% among elementary school children. The laboratory results showed that dried rebon shrimp had a calcium content of 1.50% (w/w), while fresh rebon shrimp had a calcium content of 1.54% (w/w). Given the high prevalence and caries risk profile of elementary school children in Bagan Serdang village, the study suggests that the low concentration of salivary calcium ions and the high availability of calcium-enriched rebon shrimp can be used as a preventive strategy against dental caries in this population.
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Yanti, G. N., Yustina, I., Primasari, A., & Rochadi, R. K. (2023). Utilization of local food on the prevention of dental caries among the elementary school children in the fishing community. Multidisciplinary Science Journal, 5(3), 2023027. https://doi.org/10.31893/multiscience.2023027

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[2] Anil S, Pradeep SA (2017) Early Childhood Caries: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Prevention. Frontiers in Pediatrics 5:1-7. DOI: 10.3389/fped.2017.00157.

[3] BPS Kabupaten Deli Serdang (2021) Kecamatan Pantai Labu dalam Angka 2021. 1–139. Availiable in: https://deliserdangkab.bps.go.id/publication/2017/09/25/7401bf167c1f1bc9aa8814c5/kecamatan-pantai-labu-dalam-angka-2017.html

[4] Bambang H (2011) Promosi Kesehatan: Sejarah Dan Perkembangannya Di Indonesia. Jakarta: Penerbit PT Rineka Cipta.

[5] Bolland MJ, Leung W, Tai V, Bastin S, Gamble GD, Grey A, Reid IR (2015) Calcium Intake and Risk of Fracture: Systematic Review. BMJ (Online). DOI: 10.1136/bmj.h4580.

[6] Edelstein, Chinn, Laughlin (2009) Early Childhood Caries: Definition and Epidemiology. In Early Childhood Oral Health. Iowa: Wiley-Blackwell.

[7] Featherstone J (2009) Remineralization, the Natural Caries Repair Process--the Need for New Approaches. Advances in Dental Research 21:4–7. DOI: 10.1177/0895937409335590.

[8] Garg (2011) Textbook of Preclinical Conservative Dentistry. New Delhi: Jaypee brothers medical publishers.

[9] Heymann, Swift (2006) Studervant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry. St. Louis: Mosby Elsevier.

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[11] Kemenkes RI (2018) Laporan Nasional RISKESDAS.

[12] Kidd E, Fejerskov O (2016) Essentials of Dental Caries. Essentials of Dental Caries 6–7. DOI: 10.1093/oso/9780198738268.001.0001.

[13] Leal, Coelho S, Takeshita EM (2018) Pediatric Restorative Dentistry. Pediatric Restorative Dentistry January:1–221. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-93426-6.

[14] Mansur, Eman KM (2020) Primary Prevention of Dental Caries: An Overview. International Journal of Clinical Preventive Dentistry 16:143–48. DOI: 10.15236/ijcpd.2020.16.4.143.

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[18] Ramayanti S, Purnakarya I (2013) Peran Makanan Terhadap Kejadian Karies Gigi. Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat 7:89–93.

[19] Retno I, Murdijati G (2014) Pendidikan Konsumsi Pangan. Jakarta: PT. Fajar Interpratama Mandiri.

[20] Sitio R, Said DE, Nirwan (2014) The Effect of Health Education on the Knowledge. Jurnal Mutiara Ners 3:18–25. DOI: 10.37871/ajcap.id15.

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