Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics’ lecturers, completed a social responsibility project - Biruni Üniversitesi

Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics’ lecturers, completed a social responsibility project

    Tarih : 23 Kas 2022 Çarşamba
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Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics’ lecturers, completed a social responsibility project

    Children that are under the protection of the Family and Social Policies Ministry were examined and screened for oral and dental health.

    On November 14 – 15 2022, the MUTLU YUVA association affiliated to the Ministry of Family in Ümraniye and Halkalı Training and Development Centers EGEM were visited and 215 examinations and screenings of the children were carried out. Children were informed about oral and dental health, toothpastes were given and the importance of tooth brushing and oral care was emphasized. were explained. The INDEXes related to Orthodontics and Pedodontics were applied to the evaluation forms.

    INSTITUTIONS / ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTING TO THE PROJECT:

    •  Biruni University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics,
    •  Ministry of Family and Social Policies Istanbul Provincial Directorate,
    •  Istanbul Mutlu Yuva Association.

    PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT:

    In children under protection:

    a- To inform about oral and dental health,

    b- Applying the ICON index to determine the level of anomalies and their treatment,

    c- Scientifically determine the statistical results,

    d- Presenting and publishing in scientific congresses.

    e- Contributing to education and training.

    PROJECT MANAGERS AND IMPLEMENTERS:

    Prof.Dr Muzaffer GÜLYURT

    Dr. Lecturer Esra ÇİFCİ ÖZKAN

    Dr. Lecturer Fatma Aslı KONCA

    Ph.D. Student Dt.Ekrem BÜYÜKOKUROĞLU