Social Contribution Project
On November 14-15, 2022, a total of 215 children were examined and screened at the Ümraniye and Halkalı Education and Development Centers (EGEM) under the MUTLU YUVA association affiliated with the Ministry of Family. The children were provided with information on oral and dental health, and toothpaste was distributed while emphasizing the importance of brushing teeth and oral care.
Orthodontic and Pediatric dental indices were applied, and the results were recorded on evaluation forms.
CONTRIBUTING INSTITUTIONS/ORGANIZATIONS TO THE PROJECT:
Biruni University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, Ministry of Family and Social Policies Istanbul Provincial Directorate, Istanbul MUTLU YUVA Association.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES:
For children under protection:
a) To provide information on oral and dental health.
b) To assess the level of anomalies and provide necessary treatments through the application of the ICON index.
c) To determine statistically significant results scientifically.
d) To present and publish the project’s findings at scientific conferences.
e) To contribute to education and learning.
PROJECT MANAGER AND IMPLEMENTERS:
Prof. Dr. Muzaffer GÜLYURT
Dr. Instructor Esra ÇİFCİ ÖZKAN
Dr. Instructor Fatma Aslı KONCA
Doctoral Student Dt. Ekrem BÜYÜKOKUROĞLU
