The College of Dentistry at the University of Basra / Department of Medical Microbiology, in cooperation with the Department of Basic Sciences and the Continuing Education Unit at the College, held a scientific symposium for students of the College of Dentistry entitled "Introduction to the World of Dentistry" to contribute to the development of the scientific and academic student community.
The organization of the scientific symposium of the College of Dentistry comes within the interest of the Presidency of the University of Basra and the Deanship of the College of Dentistry in contributing to the development of students and medical cadres, and gaining experience in order to enhance the quality of health care in dentistry and discuss the latest treatment methods and modern devices used.
The symposium's activities schedule also includes reading Surat Al-Fatihah and a verse from the Holy Quran, followed by a speech by the Dean of the College, Professor Dr. Asaad Muhammad Kazim, in which he referred to the development in dentistry and motivating students to hold seminars and workshops and extending a scientific and material hand to students.
The participating students presented a set of scientific lectures that dealt with the latest developments in the field of dentistry and the impact of external factors on teeth, including...cosmic radiation, drinking coffee, etc., and the development of dentistry.
The symposium aims to develop scientific research as an important pillar for presenting new specialized research, keeping pace with scientific developments, focusing on modern technologies and innovations that contribute to improving health care in dentistry, exchanging experiences in using advanced technologies, and increasing professional and research knowledge and expertise.