Purpose of the Program:
Training professionals equipped with theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of oral and dental health requires a versatile and disciplined approach. A competent "Oral and Dental Health" education should be given in order to raise graduates who are preferred in the public and private sectors, who are respected, qualified and who have reached the international level of knowledge in the field of dental health.
Training Process:
In order to successfully complete all the courses in the program (equivalent to a total of 120 ECTS), it is necessary to achieve a grade point average of at least 2.00 out of 4.00 and to successfully complete the compulsory summer internship covering 30 working days.
Employment Opportunities:
The data of the Ministry of Health show that the demand for oral and dental health personnel in our country is far above the supply. It is estimated that approximately 30,000 dentists will be needed in our country in 2023 and the number of dentists will be around 20.00 as of the same period. According to these data, it can be predicted that the demand for oral and dental health personnel will follow a similar course in parallel with the dentist deficit. Students who graduate from the program receive the necessary training to become perfect professionals by using all the infrastructure of our powerful solution partners and equipped with theoretical and practical knowledge. Students who graduate from this department can work in dental laboratories and companies that provide technical equipment related to dental health.
Features of Oral and Dental Health Technician:
• To have basic theoretical and practical knowledge about oral and dental health,
• To use basic computer programs and related technologies related to the field,
• To critically evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to determine the learning needs,
• Being sensitive to the events on the agenda of the society and the world in the field of oral and dental health, to monitor the developments, to inform the relevant people and institutions by using the basic knowledge and skills they have in these matters
• To contribute in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results of data related to the field.
The License Departments that DGS can transfer to:
Emergency Aid and Disaster Management
Nursing
Healthcare Management
Social service