The Levels of DMF-T in Patients Visiting The Cardiology Clinic

Isnawati Isnawati; Waljuni Astu Rahman; Bunga Nurwati

doi:10.31965/dtj.v7i2.2158

Authors

Isnawati Isnawati Department of Dental Health, Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Banjarmasin, Banjarbaru City, South Kalimantan, Indonesia
Waljuni Astu Rahman Department of Dental Health, Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Banjarmasin, Banjarbaru City, South Kalimantan, Indonesia
Bunga Nurwati Department of Dental Health, Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Banjarmasin, Banjarbaru City, South Kalimantan, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31965/dtj.v7i2.2158

Keywords:

DMF-T Index, Heart Disease

Abstract

Oral health is closely related to systemic health, including heart disease, where dental caries measured by the DMF-T index (Decayed, Missing, Filled Teeth) can be one indicator of oral health status. This study aims to analyze the DMF-T index among patients visiting the Cardiology Clinic in Banjarbaru City. The research method used a quantitative descriptive approach with cluster random sampling. Data were collected through clinical oral examinations with DMF-T index recording according to WHO standards, then analyzed descriptively to obtain the average values of D, M, and F. The results showed that the average DMF-T score of patients was quite high at 6.7, with missing teeth being the most prevalent compared to decayed teeth and filled teeth. The DMF-T index also showed a higher tendency in elderly patients visiting the Cardiology Clinic. This finding indicates a relationship between the systemic condition of heart patients and their oral health status. In conclusion, heart disease patients in Banjarbaru City have a high DMF-T index, requiring special attention in oral health promotion and prevention efforts.

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