Community Outreach Initiative

On October 20, 2025, the Faculty of Dentistry at Tishk International University organized a comprehensive dental awareness and check-up campaign at Gulan Ishik Primary School. This community outreach program aimed to promote oral health education among schoolchildren while providing essential preventive dental care services.

Professional Team

Dental Outreach Specialists

  • Dr. Ayatt Humam, Department of Conservative Dentistry

  • Dr. Iman Hayder, Department of Prosthodontics

Educational Session

Interactive Oral Health Seminar

  • Importance of maintaining good oral hygiene

  • Proper brushing techniques demonstration

  • Ideal brushing frequency guidelines

  • Foods to avoid for dental health

  • Healthy dietary habits for strong teeth and gums

  • Interactive learning engagement with students

Clinical Services

Comprehensive Dental Screening

  • 35 students from grade 8 receiving oral examinations

  • Basic dental health status assessment for each child

  • Identification of students requiring further treatment

  • Referral system to Faculty of Dentistry clinics

  • Family notification for appropriate follow-up care

Program Organization

Strategic Planning

  • Two-week advance preparation and coordination

  • Collaboration between TIU Dentistry Department and school management

  • Careful event planning and resource organization

  • Community service integration with academic mission

Institutional Commitment

This initiative reflects the Faculty’s dedication to:

  • Community service and public health promotion

  • Oral health awareness through educational outreach

  • Student engagement in socially responsible activities

  • Preventive dentistry principles dissemination

  • Academic knowledge application for community benefit

Appreciation and Recognition

The Faculty of Dentistry extends gratitude to:

  • Gulan Ishik Primary School administration for cooperation

  • Participating dental staff for dedication and effort

  • School community for engagement and participation

Such outreach programs represent an integral component of TIU’s mission to bridge academic expertise with community needs while enhancing public awareness of preventive dental care practices.

Keywords: Dental Awareness, Community Outreach, Oral Health Education, Preventive Dentistry, School Health, Dental Screening, Public Health, Community Service, Dental Education