Roles

Dr. Wafa is one of the prominent figures in the field of pediatric dentistry, distinguished by a rich career filled with both scientific and practical achievements. Dr. Wafaa serves as a faculty member in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Tripoli, and actively contributes to the advancement of this specialty through her ongoing efforts to update knowledge and develop her skills and those of her students. Her academic journey began in 2013 as an assistant lecturer, and since then, she has progressed through various academic stages, achieving a promotion to the rank of lecturer in 2023. This came after publishing a distinguished scientific research in the 'Gulf of Libya' journal, which reinforced her status as one of the distinguished academics in her field. In addition to her academic work, Dr. Wafa continues to contribute to the academic community by supervising numerous research and scientific projects aimed at improving the quality of healthcare provided to children in Libya

Careers

Dr. Wafa is distinguished by extensive experience in the field of pediatric dentistry, where she is responsible for delivering theoretical lectures and practical training for students in the specialized clinic. She was also assigned the role of coordinator for the pediatric dentistry course from 2017 to 2021, overseeing both the academic and administrative aspects of the course

Research Interests

Dr. Wafa's research interests focus on the latest developments in pediatric dentistry, with a particular emphasis on health education for children and their parents. Her research career has contributed to enriching scientific knowledge in this field, and she has published her studies in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

External Activities

Contributing to raising health awareness among school students by organizing several awareness programs aimed at educating students on the importance of oral hygiene. Leading awareness campaigns in kindergartens, emphasizing the importance of early detection and monitoring of oral and dental health to prevent future health issues. Organizing lectures and awareness programs in orphanages, where she educated children and caregivers on the importance of prevention and oral hygiene, as part of her ongoing efforts to promote the culture of “prevention is better than cure” in the community.