IMPLEMENTASI HUKUM PELAYANAN KESEHATAN GIGI PADA ANAK PENYANDANG RETARDASI MENTAL DI SLB C YPAC KOTA SEMARANG

Introduction: Mental retardation, characterized by an index IQ less than 70, causes limitations in motoric skills such as brushing teeth. The inability to brush their teeth will affect their oral health, which can increase various oral diseases; hence, children with mental retardation need affirmative action. Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation of the law regarding dental health services for children with mental retardation at SLB C YPAC Semarang. Methods: The method of the research is a qualitative method with a juridical-sociological approach. The data used in the primary data are from interviews with the pediatric dentist, director of the hospital, SLB teachers, principal