Oral and Dental Health

Program Objective

The program is designed to educate qualified oral and dental health technicians who are capable of assisting dentists in patient care, preparing dental tools and equipment, managing sterilization, and supporting dental procedures in clinical environments.

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum includes both theoretical education and clinical practice, ensuring students graduate with the technical knowledge and practical skills needed in modern dental settings.

Core Courses Include:

• Dental Anatomy and Physiology
• Oral Diagnosis
• Dental Materials
• Radiology in Dentistry
• Infection Control and Sterilization
• Clinical Practice and Internship
• Medical Terminology
• First Aid and Emergency Care
• Health Ethics and Communication Skills

Clinical Training

Students receive hands-on training at the Medipol University Dental Hospital, one of the largest and best-equipped dental hospitals in Turkey. This enables them to:

• Observe real patient care
• Participate in supervised procedures
• Learn how to work within multidisciplinary healthcare teams

Career Opportunities

Graduates can work as Oral and Dental Health Technicians in:

• Private dental clinics
• Oral and dental health centers
• Dental departments of hospitals
• Public and private polyclinics
• Academic or research-based oral health projects

Further Education

Graduates can continue their education through Turkey's Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) to pursue bachelor's degrees in related fields such as:

• Nursing
• Health Management
• First and Emergency Aid
• Dental Prosthetics Technology