Under the patronage of the President of Al-Qadisiyah University, Prof. Dr. Kazem Jabr Al-Jubouri, and under the supervision of the Dean of the College of Dentistry, Prof. Dr. Ali Hassan Ali Murad, the Continuing Education Unit at the College of Dentistry held a training course entitled (Microorganisms that cause tooth decay in children), in which M. Biologist Diyar Farhan Murad, Dentist Trainee Murtada Faris Haddab, Dentist Trainee Sarah Khadir Majeed, Dentist Trainee Zahraa Fawaz Faraj, and Dentist Trainee Khalil Muhannad Sabah lectured. The course aimed to identify the microorganisms that cause tooth decay and the extent of the impact of the diet on the growth of microorganisms, clarify the relationship between microorganisms and the development of tooth decay, clarify the relationship between the oral microbiome and dental health, and enhance awareness of the importance of oral care since childhood. The course recommended promoting education and awareness at an early age, encouraging healthy and balanced nutrition, paying attention to oral care at home, visiting the dentist regularly, using preventive treatments such as fluoride, early diagnosis of dental problems, and reducing the use of soft drinks and sweetened juices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"