On November 8th, 2022, the Dean of Students in the Faculty of Dentistry at Tishk International University organized a visit to the Erbil orphanage house for dental awareness and social purposes. This visit marked the first step of a long-term project that extended until May 25th, 2023. The project was supervised by Dr. Safiya Basman, the dean of student representatives, along with the pediatric department staff, including Dr. Bzhar Muhammad, Dr. Bushra Rashid, Dr. Muhammad Salim, and Dr. Mevan Kawa. Accompanied by a group of students, the staff conducted dental check-ups for the orphans and provided diagnosis sheets for treatment at TIU clinics. Additionally, the visit aimed to establish social connections, spending time with the children, and offering care and attention. Sweets and pastries were provided to bring smiles to the children’s faces and create a comforting atmosphere.
This ongoing project, which benefited 70 orphans, focused on providing dental treatment at TIU’s Faculty of Dentistry clinics and offering dental education to the orphans. From November 8th, 2022, to May 25th, 2023, 2-3 orphans were scheduled for treatment each week. TIU University’s Faculty of Dentistry repeats this project annually to ensure efficient and lasting results.
We deeply appreciate the efforts of the Pediatric department, its staff, and the students who supervised and provided treatments to the orphans. TIU University has always been committed to addressing societal issues and offering help whenever and wherever possible.
