ABSTRACT
Objective(s): To get an overview of dental health knowledge of health cadres. Method(s): This study is a descriptive observational study with a cross-sectional design involving 166 cadres. Data collection using questionnaires was carried out on September to October 2023. Result(s): Majority of respondents already knew about eruption time of primary teeth (90.8%), number of primary teeth (84.6%), gum cleaning tools (87.7%), impact of drinking milk while sleeping (74.6%), oral bad habit (96.2%), toothbrush replacement time (84.6%), brushing teeth technique (83.8%), minimum brushing time (74.6%), tools to clean between the teeth (83.8%), healthy gums (91.5%) and gingivitis (88.5%), and the impact of not replacing missing teeth (95.4%). Only some respondents knew the first permanent teeth (2.3%), toothbrush criteria (43.8%), brushing time (25.4%) and time to brush teeth after morning sickness (10%). Conclusion(s): The majority of cadres already have sufficient knowledge, regular education and evaluation are needed to increase cadre knowledge.
