Dental Prosthesis Technology

In response to the increasing demand of dental prosthesis technicians determined by changing regulations, there is a great need for graduates of Vocational Schools in laboratories.

It is aimed that the students who prefer this department will be trained to perform laboratory studies of mobile fixed jaw prostheses applied to the jaw and face region, by adhering to the rules required by professional knowledge on the measurement models and records obtained from the patient according to the treatment plan planned by the dentist.

Students who graduate from the program adhere to the rules required by professional knowledge on the measurements, models and records obtained from the patient according to the treatment plan planned by the dentist, and provide the patient's chewing functions and aesthetic appearance by producing fixed and movable prostheses specially prepared for each patient..

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 " Dental Prosthesis Technology Associate Degree" diploma and the title of "Health Technician" ( Dental Prosthesis Technology).

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 TYT score type.

Career Opportunities

Students who will graduate from this department can perform dental-prosthesis technician in official and private dental prosthesis laboratories or clinics, and work as a demonstrator in dental and prosthetic technologies departments in public and private universities.

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