Dr. Alfini Octavia | pediatric dentistry | Best Researcher Award
Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Profile
Alfini Octavia is a distinguished pediatric dentist and lecturer at Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, specializing in special needs dentistry with a strong focus on children with disabilities. With nearly 15 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to improving oral healthcare for children with autism and other disabilities, pioneering innovative approaches to behavior management in dentistry.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Her research primarily explores non-pharmacologic behavior management techniques to enhance the dental experience for children with autism, ensuring comfort and cooperation during treatment. She has contributed significantly to the field through clinical practice, research, and community outreach programs aimed at early prevention and intervention.
Alfini Octavia has published seven research articles in indexed journals, authored the book “Kesehatan Gigi pada Anak Kebutuhan Khusus” (Oral Health in Special Need Children), and holds two patents related to pediatric and preventive dentistry. She is an active member of the International Association of Pediatric Dentistry and the International Association for Disability and Oral Health.
Her commitment to advancing inclusive dental care has led to improved oral health outcomes and enhanced quality of life for children with disabilities. Passionate about education, she also mentors future dental professionals, advocating for inclusive practices in oral healthcare.
Publications
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Structured-Visual Model for Dental Examination in Autism Spectrum Disorder Children: Cooperation and Compliance
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Development of dental clinic cooperativity predictor instrument for children with autism spectrum disorder
Dental JournalThis link is disabled., 2024, 57(4), pp. 267–272
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Tooth brushing training in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
AIP Conference ProceedingsThis link is disabled., 2024, 3127(1), 020029
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The association between betel quid use and oral potentially malignant and malignant disorders in Southeast Asian and Pacific regions: a systematic review and meta-analysis with GRADE evidence profile
Frontiers in Oral HealthThis link is disabled., 2024, 5, 1397179
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Prevention of Pneumonia due to Ventilator in Critical Patients with U Shape Oral Hygiene Model: A Systematic Review
Romanian Journal of Anaesthesia and Intensive CareThis link is disabled., 2023, 30(1)
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Relationship between teeth brushing habits and tooth pain experienced in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Bali Medical Journal, 2023, 12(1), pp. 707–711
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Structural–visual approach for dental examination in children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review