Oral and Dental Health

Considering that the poor protection of oral and dental health does lead to many diseases, especially circulatory disorders, and heart diseases, dental and gum diseases still exist as an important public health problem in our society due to improper eating habits, poor maintenance of oral and dental health and lack in regular checks. Today, the success of health practices is closely related to teamwork. With the creation of the concept of "four-handed dentistry" in the recent past, this team consists of a dentist and dental prosthesis technician and oral dental health technician. Pure good treatment is not enough for dentistry practices to be successful. The management of the healthcare provider, infection control, time and economic planning, and quality communication with material suppliers and other healthcare personnel are indispensable elements of success. Therefore, it is clear that the dentist will not succeed alone. The importance of a well-trained oral and dental health technician in dental practice is indisputable.

In this context, the purpose of our department; To train healthcare professionals who are knowledgeable in the fields of office management, infection control, arrangement of appointment systems, and cost and material management, and who are aware of professional principles, who can effectively assist the dentist during the applications in the health units that make dental practices.

Important Information

Ø Students; Training, practices, and internships at workplaces will be carried out within the framework of the principles and procedures determined by the Council of Higher Education.

Ø Graduates from the Oral and Dental Health Program are awarded with the "Oral and Dental Health Associate Degree" diploma and the title of "Health Technician" (Oral and Dental Health).

Ø When the student graduates, the courses and modules that show the competencies gained during the education period are indicated in the diploma appendix.

Ø When the student leaves before completing the program, a document showing the courses and modules showing the competencies gained during the education period is given.

Ø Professional qualifications gained in the program are used in career development in business life, certificate programs and transition to all other programs when requested.

Ø The program has an evening education.

Ø Students are admitted to this program with the TYT score type.

Career Opportunities

Graduates from this department can work in dental laboratories, dental clinics, dental health departments of hospitals and companies that provide technical equipment on dental health.

Graduates from this department do not have the opportunity to work individually and can work in dental clinics, dental health departments of hospitals or public institutions.

Candidates who have successfully completed their associate degree education can continue their undergraduate education in these programs with Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS)

Ø Health Administration

Ø Health Institutions Management

Ø Health Management