Common Oral and Dental Problems in Adult CKGs

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) reports that 9.8 million Indonesians aged 18 and above underwent dental and oral health screenings during the free health check (CKG) program from February 10 to September 2, 2025.

Based on diagnoses, dental caries was the most prevalent issue found during the CKG, affecting 4.4 million people.

Furthermore, 3.3 million people experienced tooth loss, 663,000 were diagnosed with periodontal disease or gum infections, and 585,000 had loose teeth.

Director of Non-Communicable Diseases at Kemenkes, Siti Nadia Tarmizi, revealed that oral health remains a significant challenge in Indonesia.

According to the 2023 Indonesian Health Survey (SKI), of the 57% of the population over 3 years old experiencing dental problems, only 11.2% or approximately 3 million people sought treatment.

“If a toothache subsides with pain relievers, people usually don't continue with treatment. However, the underlying dental problem remains unresolved,” said Nadia in an online press conference on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

She stated that low oral health literacy exacerbates this situation, citing examples such as children's candy consumption and improper brushing habits.

"If teeth are healthy, the mouth will automatically be healthy. Oral infections usually occur due to poor dental hygiene," Nadia said.