Comparison between effectivity of povidone Iodin 1% application with swab technique and rinse to the number of bacteria colonization as an aseptic action in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Sumatera Utara

Objective: To compare between effectivity of povidone iodin 1% application with swab technique and rinse to the number of bacteria colonization as an aseptic action at the Department of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Sumatera Utara. Material and Methods: This was an experimental study with posttest only control group design approach. Purposive technique is applied to collect samples which are clinical students. In this study, sample were divided into 4 groups and each consisting of 10 people. The sample was divided into negative control group with 0.9% normal saline and 1% povidone iodine treatment group with two techniques which is swab and gargle. Results: Based on Mann-Whitney test result on 1% Povidone Iodin group which was rinse and swab technique obtained p-value = 0.382 where p-value > 0.05 so it can be concluded that there is no significant difference between 1% Povidone Iodine in rinsing technique and 1% Povidone Iodine in swabbing. Conclusion: Rinsing was more effective than swab as an aseptic action with 1% Povidone Iodine.