The Effect of Repetition of Oral Health Education by Dokterkecil on knowledge, attitudes, OHIS and PHP Score Changes of 8-12 Years Old Children in Tangerang Selatan Indonesia in 2019

Most Indonesian children still don’t brush their teeth before going to bed and after breakfast. Peer group model education has been proven to be able to improve oral hygiene in children. This study aimed to estimate the effect of educational repetition by dokterkecil on knowledge, attitude and oral hygiene score changesin children aged 8-12 years. This was a quasi-experimental study design. Involved 69 child school respondents from 3rd, 4th and 5th grade and 15 children were selected as dokterkecil and assigned to provide education to the respondent for 3 times. Knowledge and attitudesdata were collected using a questionnaire that was filled out by the respondents while OHIS and PHP data were collected through an intraoral examination. it was carried out at5th, 10th and 14th weeks. Data analyzed with Longitudinal Data Multilevel Analysis. Results: There were positive changes in knowledge, attitudes, OHIS and PHP scores after 1st, 2nd, 3rd education (p <0.005).) The most drastic changes occurred in 1st and continue to slope after 3rd education. Suggestions Oral health education by dokterkecil needs to be given repeatedly to reinforce the positive changes the other hand the repetition can lead to boredom. Education by dokterkecil should be given in various forms to keep interesting and maintain the child’s motivation