{"id":42617,"date":"2025-08-28T05:34:37","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T05:34:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inj.atu.edu.iq\/?page_id=42617"},"modified":"2026-02-09T22:12:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T22:12:43","slug":"preventive-and-orthodontic-techniques","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inj.atu.edu.iq\/?page_id=42617&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Preventive and Orthodontic Dentistry Techniques"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"oil-wp\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\n  <div class=\"oil-container\">\n\n    <!-- Main Column -->\n    <div>\n\n      <!-- About the Department -->\n      <div class=\"oil-card oil-animate\">\n        <h2 class=\"oil-title\">\ud83d\udccb About the Department<\/h2>\n        <p style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 1.4;\">\nThe department&#8217;s morning program was launched in the 2024-2025 academic year with an initial intake of 25 students. Approval was also obtained from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to introduce evening classes starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. The department operates within a state-of-the-art educational environment and offers intensive training programs to keep pace with global advancements in the field. Emphasis is placed on promoting scientific research and improving public health, ensuring the graduation of highly qualified professionals capable of meeting the demands of the local and international job market.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Vision, Mission, Objectives -->\n      <div class=\"oil-card oil-animate\">\n        <h2 class=\"oil-title\">\ud83c\udfaf Vision, Mission, Objectives &#038; Graduate Job Description<\/h2>\n\n        <div class=\"oil-accordion\">\n\n          <!-- Vision -->\n          <div class=\"oil-accordion-item special-header\">\n            <button class=\"oil-accordion-header\">\n              <span class=\"arrow\">\u25bc<\/span>\n              <span class=\"accordion-text\">\ud83d\udc41\ufe0f Vision<\/span>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"oil-accordion-content\">\n              <p>\n\n\nWe strive to achieve local and global leadership in the field of preventive and orthodontic dentistry by keeping abreast of the latest scientific and technological developments and by developing highly qualified specialists capable of providing outstanding healthcare. We strive to be a scientific institution that contributes to promoting oral and dental health, and supporting scientific research aimed at developing preventive and corrective methods, which will positively impact community health and achieve global standards of quality and academic accreditation              <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <!-- Mission -->\n          <div class=\"oil-accordion-item special-header\">\n            <button class=\"oil-accordion-header\">\n              <span class=\"arrow\">\u25bc<\/span>\n              <span class=\"accordion-text\">\ud83c\udfaa Mission<\/span>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"oil-accordion-content\">\n              <p>\n\nThe department aims to prepare specialized technical personnel in the field of preventive and orthodontic dentistry by offering advanced academic and training programs based on the latest scientific curricula and global technologies. The department strives to meet the needs of the labor market with qualified professionals capable of providing outstanding preventive and orthodontic services, while emphasizing the promotion of ethical values \u200b\u200band community service\n              <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <!-- Objectives -->\n          <div class=\"oil-accordion-item special-header\">\n            <button class=\"oil-accordion-header\">\n              <span class=\"arrow\">\u25bc<\/span>\n              <span class=\"accordion-text\">\ud83c\udfc6 Objectives<\/span>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"oil-accordion-content\">\n              <ul style=\"direction:ltr; padding-left:20px;\">\n                <li>To graduate specialized technical personnel in the fields of preventive and orthodontic dentistry, equipped with the latest scientific knowledge and practical skills to meet the needs of the labor market.<\/li>\n              <li>To raise community health awareness about the importance of dental care and disease prevention, with a focus on the role of orthodontics in improving oral health and aesthetic appearance<\/li>\n              <li>To keep pace with modern technological advancements in the field of preventive and orthodontic materials and devices, and to apply them practically in training and services provided<\/li>\n              <li>To provide distinguished community services, including preventive examinations and treatment consultations, while also offering practical training opportunities for students<\/li>\n              <li>To promote scientific research and professional development by conducting studies in the field of preventive and orthodontic dentistry, and establishing partnerships with specialized academic and health institutions<\/li>\n              <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <!-- Graduate Job Description -->\n          <div class=\"oil-accordion-item special-header\">\n            <button class=\"oil-accordion-header\">\n              <span class=\"arrow\">\u25bc<\/span>\n              <span class=\"accordion-text\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83c\udf93 Graduate Job Description<\/span>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"oil-accordion-content\">\n<li>Performing preventive procedures such as professional teeth cleaning and tartar removal, fluoride application, and fissure sealant placement to prevent cavities<\/li>\n<li>Performing teeth whitening under the supervision of a specialist dentist according to medical protocols<\/li>\n<li>Assisting dentists in oral surgeries and various treatment procedures<\/li>\n<li>Taking and developing dental X-rays of all types (panoramic and digital)<\/li>\n<li>Designing and manufacturing orthodontic appliances, including fixed and removable braces, mouthguards, and retainers, under the supervision of a dentist<\/li>  \n<li>Assisting in orthodontic treatments by fitting and maintaining orthodontic components such as elastic bands and wires, and taking plaster casts<\/li>\n<li>Providing technical support in clinics by preparing and sterilizing instruments, preparing treatment rooms, and assisting the dentist during various procedures<\/li>\n<li>Conducting health education and providing guidance to patients on dental care during and after preventive and orthodontic treatments<\/li>\n<li>Utilizing modern technologies such as digital scanners and dental X-ray machines<\/li>\n<li>Assisting in emergencies and providing first aid when needed during treatment sessions<\/li>\n<li>Participating in community programs to raise awareness about oral and dental health in schools and health centers<\/li>\n<li>Managing and organizing medical records. Patient appointments and long-term orthodontic case files<\/li>\n<li>Working within medical teams with dentists and other technicians to provide comprehensive patient care<\/li>\n           \n                \n<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Gallery -->\n      <div class=\"oil-card oil-animate\">\n        <h2 class=\"oil-title\">\ud83d\udcf7 Photo Gallery<\/h2>\n\n        <div class=\"oil-images\">\n          <div class=\"oil-image-box\">\n         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inj.atu.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-09-at-11.34.33-AM.jpeg\" alt=\"\u0635\u0648\u0631\u0629 1\">\n            <div class=\"image-title\"> Department Activities\n <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"oil-image-box\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inj.atu.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-09-at-11.34.34-AM.jpeg\" alt=\"\u0635\u0648\u0631\u0629 2\">\n            <div class=\"image-title\">  Department Courses   <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"oil-image-box\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inj.atu.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/472526441_1089954035942895_3890993246589022755_n.jpg\" alt=\"\u0635\u0648\u0631\u0629 3\">\n            <div class=\"image-title\"> Series of Achieved Accomplishments   <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        <\/div>\n      \n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Sidebar -->\n    <div>\n\n      <!-- Centered Profile -->\n      <div class=\"oil-card oil-animate oil-profile centered-profile\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inj.atu.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_2025-06-15_17-19-55-1024x682-1.jpg\" alt=\"  \n\n  \">\n  <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Asst. 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