The University of Basrah Holds a Workshop on the Impact of Nutrition
The College of Dentistry at the University of Basrah organized a workshop entitled “The Impact of Nutrition on Oral and Dental Health.”
The workshop aimed to highlight the importance of proper nutrition and its central role in maintaining oral and dental health, including its contribution to the formation of tooth enamel, enhancing resistance to decay, reducing inflammation, and strengthening overall oral immunity.
The workshop featured a lecture delivered by Noor Adnan Faisal, a faculty member at the college, who explained the close relationship between a balanced diet and the prevention of gum diseases and dental caries. She emphasized the importance of reducing the consumption of sugars and acidic beverages, while increasing the intake of calcium- and vitamin-rich foods due to their beneficial effects in strengthening teeth and their supporting tissues.
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