
The College of Dentistry at the University of Basra organized a scientific lecture on “The Integration of Medical and Health Physics and Dentistry,” which was attended by a group of faculty members and staff.
The lecture, presented by Assistant Professor Dr. Abdulrahman Falih Hassan, addressed the role of medical and health physics in supporting diagnosis and treatment in dentistry, the physical foundations of X-ray diagnostics, CBCT technology, and ultrasound.
The lecture highlighted the importance of relying on physical concepts to ensure accurate and safe diagnosis, and the need to promote a culture of radiation protection in teaching clinics.
The lecture aimed to highlight the pivotal role of medical and health physics in developing diagnostic and treatment tools in dentistry, and to raise the level of scientific awareness among faculty and students regarding the safe and effective use of modern physical technologies.