Oral Health Problems Among Indonesian Moslem in Germany: A Survey and Analysis

¹ Faculty of Dentistry, 55183 Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia
² Pediatric Departement, Hannover Medical School, Germany
³ Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics, University Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia

^* Corresponding author: ermasofiani@umy.ac.id

Abstract

According to the 2018 basic health study, the incidence of dental and oral problems in Indonesia remains high at 65.59%, with 72.09% among those aged 35 to 44. Oral and dental problems are typically handled with doctor-prescribed medicine or on their own, whereas fillings, tartar cleaning, and tooth extraction remain uncommon. The study aims to better understand Indonesian dental problems in Germany. Method. Muslims got dental and oral health education, followed by Googleform surveys and descriptive data analysis. The questionnaire started with a Cronbach alpha 0,817 validity and reability test. Result.According to the report, 69% of Indonesians in Germany aged 21 to 30 had a high degree of education. In terms of lifestyle, 89% consume sweetened beverages 1-2 times per week, while 91% and 86% rarely drink or smoke. Most German Muslims brush their teeth twice a day (73%), and 52% go to the dentist for dental and coral clearing. 84.4% of cases were related to teeth and gums, namely bleeding. Conclusion.The majority of people complained about dental and oral problems, which raised awareness about the importance of regular dental care and examination.