Government Communication and Media Division/Najaf Technical Institute.
As part of the celebration of World Oral Health Day, the professors of the Dental Technology Department at Najaf Technical Institute organized a special awareness gathering. Professor Yasser Hamid delivered a valuable lecture highlighting the importance of oral and dental health and its role in maintaining overall health.
The event featured innovative awareness presentations and activities on how to maintain oral and dental health, adding a lively and interactive atmosphere to the event. In a wonderful humanitarian gesture, the Dean of the Institute, Professor Dr. Haider Al-Abdeli, honored the children, emphasizing the importance of instilling awareness of the importance of oral and dental health from an early age. The Head of the Dental Technology Department, Dr. Amjad Al-Khatib, also delivered a speech celebrating World Oral Health Day and congratulating the students and attendees on this important occasion.
The symposium concluded with important recommendations, including:
1) Eating calcium-rich foods such as milk, cheese, and spinach to strengthen teeth and bones. 2) Moderate exposure to sunlight to stimulate the body’s production of vitamin D, which is essential for dental health.
3) Consult a physician or nutritionist to assess the need for nutritional supplements, especially in cases of vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
4) Maintain daily oral hygiene by brushing twice daily with toothpaste, flossing, and using mouthwash.
5) Visit your dentist regularly for regular checkups and professional teeth cleaning.
The Dean of the Institute, Professor Haider Al-Abdeli, commented on the seminar’s effectiveness, saying, “I commend the efforts of the Dental Technology Department in organizing this valuable awareness event on the occasion of World Oral Health Day. The seminar was comprehensive and useful, and provided practical recommendations for the attendees. I also appreciate the attendance and honoring of children on this occasion, which reflects the interest of our institute, our professors, and our students in promoting health awareness from an early age.”
This event comes within the framework of the Najaf Technical Institute’s commitment to promoting health awareness among its students and the local community, emphasizing the importance of oral and dental health as an integral part of overall health.
