Karies gigi merupakan salah satu penyakit gigi dan mulut dengan prevalensi tinggi baik secara global maupun nasional. Tingginya kejadian karies serta rendahnya pemanfaatan pelayanan kesehatan gigi menunjukkan masih adanya faktor risiko yang perlu dikaji, khususnya pada tingkat fasilitas pelayanan kesehatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan kejadian karies gigi pada pasien di Agsato Dental tahun 2024.
Penelitian ini merupakan studi observasional dengan desain cross sectional. Data diperoleh dari rekam medis dan administrasi pasien yang melakukan kunjungan perawatan gigi pada periode Januari–Desember 2024. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 669 responden, terdiri dari 310 pasien karies dan 359 bukan karies. Analisis hubungan dilakukan menggunakan uji Chi-square dengan perhitungan Prevalence Odds Ratio (POR) pada tingkat kepercayaan 95%.
Hasil penelitian menunjukkan Responden perempuan memiliki peluang mengalami karies 1,052 kali dibandingkan laki-laki (95% CI: 0,776–1,427), Dibandingkan usia <10 tahun, kelompok usia 10–17 tahun memiliki peluang karies 0,808 kali (95% CI: 0,373–1,747),, usia 18–59 tahun sebesar 0,930 kali (95% CI: 0,533–1,622),, dan usia >60 tahun sebesar 2,045 kali lebih tinggi (95% CI: 0,848–4,932). Responden yang bekerja memiliki peluang karies 1,042 kali dibandingkan yang tidak bekerja (95% CI: 0,712–1,524). Berdasarkan wilayah tempat tinggal, responden yang tinggal di Jakarta selain Jakarta Selatan memiliki peluang 0,548 kali (95% CI: 0,292–1,027), dan yang tinggal di Jakarta Selatan 0,866 kali dibandingkan responden di luar Kota Jakarta (95% CI: 0,568–1,319). Pada kategori pembayaran, responden yang melakukan pembayaran pribadi memiliki peluang 1,462 kali lebih tinggi mengalami karies dibandingkan pengguna asuransi (95% CI: 1,072–1,995).
Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa peningkatan peluang karies terutama terlihat pada kelompok usia lanjut. Sementara itu, karakteristik demografi lainnya menunjukkan peluang yang relatif serupa antar kelompok. Dengan demikian, upaya promotif dan preventif perlu difokuskan pada kelompok usia lanjut guna menurunkan risiko karies gigi.
Dental caries is one of the most prevalent oral diseases both globally and nationally. The high incidence of caries and the low utilization of dental health services indicate that risk factors still need to be explored, particularly at the level of healthcare facilities. This study aimed to analyze factors associated with the occurrence of dental caries among patients at Agsato Dental in 2024. This research employed an observational study with a cross-sectional design. Data were obtained from medical records and administrative records of patients who visited for dental treatment from January to December 2024. The study sample consisted of 669 respondents, including 310 patients with caries and 359 without caries. The association between variables was analyzed using the Chi-square test, with the calculation of the Prevalence Odds Ratio (POR) at a 95% confidence level. The results showed that female respondents had 1.052 times the odds of experiencing caries compared to males (95% CI: 0.776–1.427). Compared to children aged <10 years, those aged 10–17 years had 0.808 times the odds of caries (95% CI: 0.373–1.747), those aged 18–59 years had 0.930 times the odds (95% CI: 0.533–1.622), and those aged >60 years had 2.045 times higher odds (95% CI: 0.848–4.932). Respondents who were employed had 1.042 times the odds of caries compared to those who were unemployed (95% CI: 0.712–1.524). Based on place of residence, respondents living in Jakarta outside South Jakarta had 0.548 times the odds (95% CI: 0.292–1.027), and those living in South Jakarta had 0.866 times the odds compared to respondents residing outside Jakarta (95% CI: 0.568–1.319). Regarding payment method, respondents who made out-of-pocket payments had 1.462 times higher odds of experiencing caries compared to those using insurance (95% CI: 1.072–1.995). These findings indicate that increased odds of caries were primarily observed in the elderly group. Meanwhile, other demographic characteristics showed relatively similar odds across categories. Therefore, promotive and preventive efforts should be prioritized for the elderly population to reduce the risk of dental caries..