The Indonesian Dental Association (PDGI) commemorates its 72nd anniversary which falls on January 24, 2022. The event held several activities including free dental check-ups and free vaccinations. Apart from that, there are also other events including webinars involving all dentist associations in Indonesia.
In commemoration of the 72nd Anniversary of PDGI, a series of activities were carried out for 5 days (23 - 27 January 2022) which involved local residents who were enthusiastic about participating in this activity. It also involves several dentists from various areas around JABODETABEK. Apart from dental check-ups and free vaccinations, a webinar involving PDGI members throughout Indonesia was also held on Sunday, January 23, 2022.
Figure 1. Documentation at PDGI's 72nd Anniversary
Isotekindo Intertama participated in this event, presenting Prof. Drg. Rahmi Amtha, MDS., Sp.PM., Ph.D. was a speaker who delivered a webinar related to "Update of Alternative Topical Medicines for Oral Ulcers". In this webinar, she explained that aphthous stomatitis (thrush) is one of the most common diseases experienced by many people, but it often causes very annoying pain, so people often look for ways to relieve the pain. Many factors cause canker sores, including:
- Trauma
- Gastrointestinal problems
- SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) allergy
- Microbial infection
- food sensitivity
- etc