Abstract:
Children are a group that has a high risk of dental caries. This is because children have habits and preferences for consuming sweet foods and drinks. These sweet foods and drinks contain sugar which can be a factor in the emergence of dental caries. This study aims to determine the description of consumption habits of foods and drinks high in sugar and the prevalence of dental caries in grade 5 and 6 children at SDN 042 Gambir Bandung. This research used an analytical observational method, with a cross sectional approach, which was conducted at SDN 042 Gambir Bandung, with a total of 78 respondents who met the inclusion criteria. Data was obtained from filling out questionnaires regarding consumption habits of foods and drinks high in sugar and dental examinations were carried out to determine dental caries status. The results of this study showed that the majority of students consumed foods and drinks high in sugar in the high category, namely 50 people (64,1%), with almost all students suffering from dental caries, namely 69 students (88,5%)
