Antibacterial activity of ethanol extract of Beluntas leaves on Streptococcus mutans, Porphyromonas gingivalis, and Enterococcus faecalis

Introduction: Individuals with poor oral health have a greater risk factor for systemic diseases. Caries, periodontal disease, and root canal infections are common dental diseases caused by dominance of Streptococcus mutans, Porphyromonas gingivalis, Enterococcus faecalis bacteria (S. P. E. faecalis). An alternative way to prevent is use herbal medicine as one the active ingredients mouthwash or toothpaste. One herbs that can be used Beluntas leaves (Pluchea indica (L.) Less leaves). The objective study was analyze antibacterial activity ethanol extract Pluchea on growth faecalis. Methods: This research experimental laboratory post test only control design, using disk diffusion method. There were five concentrations (2.5, 3.5, 4.5, 5.5 6.5%, positive controls, negative controls. Data analysis performed Way Anova Hoc test. Results: has moderate-strong against largest diameter inhibitory zone in at concentration 6.5% followed mutans gingivalis same smallest inhibition 2.5% concentration. Conclusion: 2.5, 5.5, inhibiting