The Effect of Digital Spinning Wheel Game on Dental and Oral Health Knowledge among Students of SMP Negeri 8 Bengkulu City

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Dental caries is one of the most common health problems among school-aged children, which can negatively affect comfort, learning concentration, and overall quality of life. This condition is generally caused by low knowledge and poor habits in maintaining oral and dental hygiene. Children often lack awareness of the importance of regular oral care, making it necessary to implement innovative, engaging, and interactive educational methods, such as digital game- based learning. This study employed an action research approach combined with a pre- experimental design using a one-group pretest–posttest method. The sample consisted of 34 randomly selected students, with data collected using a 20-item questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability. The intervention involved the use of a digital spin wheel game supported by a manual book as a learning guide. The results showed a significant improvement in students’ knowledge after the intervention, with a Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test result of p = 0.000 (p < 0.05). These findings indicate that the digital spin wheel game is an effective educational medium. It is expected to serve as an inspiring learning tool and is recommended for use in school-based health promotion programs.