School Dental Care Project
On November 20, 2025, a group of staff and fourth and fifth-stage students from the Faculty of Dentistry at Tishk International University visited Hawler Primary School in Erbil, KRG, as part of the School Dental Care Project.
Supervision and Participation
The project was supervised by Dr. Bushra Rasheed, Head of the Pedodontics Department at the Faculty of Dentistry. Students were under the direct supervision of:
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Dr. Abdullah Majeed
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Dr. Saz Aref, staff at the Faculty of Dentistry
Seven students from the 4th and 5th stages participated in carrying out this project.
Project Objectives and Activities
The project aimed to:
| Activity | Description |
|---|---|
| Dental checkups | Conduct oral health examinations for school children |
| Homecare instructions | Provide guidance on maintaining oral hygiene |
After the checkups, the team visited each class individually and gave specific, detailed instructions for brushing teeth through videos and live demonstrations.
Outcomes and Impact
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Children examined | Approximately 49 |
| Documentation | Case sheets with diagnosis and treatment plan for each child |
| Parent communication | Information sheets sent home through teachers |
The project aims to:
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Identify oral health concerns at an early stage
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Promote preventive and therapeutic oral health care
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Provide regular access to preventative dental health
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Establish a link to additional treatment services
School Feedback
The school manager expressed his pleasure and gratitude for arranging such activities to help children keep their teeth healthy.
Project Planning
This project was first discussed one week before the day of commencement (November 20, 2025), when the school management was contacted by TIU. This was followed by several meetings to arrange all the needs of the project.
About the Faculty of Dentistry
The Faculty of Dentistry at Tishk International University is one of the most fundamental and popular dental schools in the city of Erbil, Iraq. The faculty provides a very affluent health care system with its experienced faculty members and staff.
Keywords: Dental Care Project, Hawler Primary School, Pedodontics, School Dental Screening, Oral Health, TIU Faculty of Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry, Community Outreach, Children’s Dental Health, Erbil
