Asst. Prof. Maha Essam Abdulaziz

Asst. Prof. Maha Essam Abdulaziz

Head of POP (Pedodontics, Orthodontics, and Preventive Dentistry) Department
Department Coordinator: Lecturer Hind Diyab Hamed
maha1974@tu.edu.iq

About the Department

The department is considered one of the vital clinical branches in the College of Dentistry, where five subjects are taught across three academic stages. The staff actively participates in scientific seminars, provides free treatments to citizens, and publishes rigorous research in local and international journals, with a continuous strive to graduate competent dentists equipped with the latest skills to serve the community.

Vision

Providing comprehensive and distinguished dental care in the fields of orthodontics, prevention, and pediatric dentistry, while achieving academic and clinical excellence, and enhancing scientific research and human resource development.

Mission

Delivering orthodontic services, preventive care, and pediatric dentistry using the latest technologies, providing health consultations and guidance, and offering an ideal educational and training environment for students.

Department Objectives

  • Providing orthodontic care to improve oral functions and aesthetic appearance.
  • Promoting prevention and early detection of oral and dental diseases.
  • Providing specialized care for children and early diagnosis of cases.
  • Raising health awareness among patients and the community.
  • Developing education and research in orthodontics, prevention, and pediatric dentistry.