Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry
Vol 25, No 2 (2013): July 2013

DMF-T index and caries prevalence of international class students of Faculty of Dentistry Universitas Padjadjaran

Bonardeen Bin Lokman (Universitas Padjadjaran)
Richata Fadhil (Universitas Padjadjaran)
Ayu Trisna Hayati (Universitas Padjadjaran)

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Publish Date
31 Jul 2013

Abstract

Dental caries is a localized destruction of the tooth surface initiated by decalcification of the enamel followed by lysis of organic structure leading to cavity formation. The purpose of this research was to discover the DMF-T index and caries prevalence of all international class students of Faculty of Dentistry of Universitas Padjadjaran. This research was a descriptive study with the survey method. Data from 176 samples (batch 2004 until 2010 students) were taken through clinical examination and questionnaires. The result of this research showed that the average DMF-T index was 2.8, while the caries prevalence was 81.8%. From this research can be concluded that the average DMF-T index of all international class students of Faculty of Dentistry of Universitas Padjadjaran was categorized as moderate, while the caries prevalence was high.

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Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry
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PJD

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Universitas Padjadjaran

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Dentistry Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry or known as PJD, is an English-language scientific periodicals published by the Faculty of Dentistry Universitas Padjadjaran thrice a year on every March, July and November. The submission process of manuscript is open throughout the year. All submitted manuscripts ...