Authors : Arsad; Nurazmi Nabila Ermi; Utari Zulkaidah

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 8 - August

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26aug474

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Abstract : Dietary patterns are one of the factors that play a role in influencing oral health. Seblak is a food that is very popular among college students because of its distinctive flavor and high carbohydrate content. The tendency of seblak to adhere easily to the surface of teeth is thought to increase debris accumulation if not balanced by optimal oral hygiene practices. This study aims to analyze the relationship between seblak consumption habits and debris index scores among students at ITKES Muhammadiyah in Sidenreng Rappang Regency, South Sulawesi Province. The study design was an analytical observational study using a cross-sectional approach. A sample of 35 students was selected using purposive sampling based on predetermined criteria. Data on seblak consumption habits were collected via a questionnaire, while debris index scores were measured using the Simplified Debris Index (DI-S) assessment. The research data were then analyzed using the chi-square test with a significance level (α) of 0.05.

Keywords : Seblak Consumption; Debris Index; Oral Hygiene; University Sudents; DI-S.

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