What is dentistry?
Dentistry in Turkey is one of the branches of human medicine, a science that is concerned with treating diseases of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and surrounding muscles, but also ways to maintain their health, and methods of preventing decay and bacteria that lead to complications that may cause their death.
The duration of the study of dentistry in Turkey is 5 years, and it may be extended for a whole year if the student does not hold a language specialization certificate, as it is considered a preparatory year for it.
Dentistry is divided into several specialties, namely:
The first dental university in Turkey was built in 1908, and in 2002 its number reached 18, then this number increased to 84 universities involved in teaching dentistry today.
Turkey was able to grab an advanced seat in the world rankings of universities through agreements signed between many Turkish and international universities, that made studying in their seats a target pursued by many students.
Studying dentistry in Turkey includes specific circumstances in public universities and private universities that vary according to their respective criteria.
In the beginning, a high school or bachelor’s certificate alone is not sufficient to study any medical specialty in Turkey. Rather, the student must pass the Turkish Aptitude Test (YÖS) or the American Exam (SAT) to be accepted to study in public universities in addition to his original certificate.
A student is accepted into private colleges to study dentistry or any other medical specialization if his high school or bachelor’s average is 70% or more.
This major is taught in Turkish or English or both, according to the university in which the student studies, while the costs of studying in Turkey are generally suitable for international students.
From the best private Turkish universities to study dentistry:
Bahcesehir University is in the European part of Istanbul and it’s one of the most famous private Turkish universities. Where it’s rank 37th at the local level, and 2509th at the international level.
The Faculty of Dentistry at Bahcesehir University recognizes that mouth health is an integral part of public health, so it has worked hard to educate its students through a multidisciplinary educational approach, as well as practical training in mouth and dentist Health Center.
While the college made an academic difference between the “comprehensive treatment approach to the patient” that says mouth health is an important part of public health, and the practices of “esthetic digital dentistry” that have emerged because of current technological developments, and other undergraduate dental programs.
Bahçeşehir University supports teaching in English at all levels, whether in medical or other disciplines.
Aydin University is in Istanbul, Europe side, and is known for its effectiveness and quality of education be grateful to its highly skilled teaching staff.
The university has some centers and laboratories within the campus, such as the Istanbul Dental Research Center, which provides the best of its high-quality services in the diagnosis and treatment of various oral diseases.
Therefore, Aydin University is one of the best Turkish universities recognized by the European Union and some Arab countries such as (Egypt, Jordan, Iraq), especially after its contributions with its academic units in numerous scientific and technological fields, both at the local and international levels.
Medipol University is known as one of the best universities in Europe. It consists of two campuses in (kavacak)and (halic)Area, where the Faculty of Dentistry is in (halic)Area on the European side of Istanbul.
The university has a distinguished educational complex that includes several hospitals, such as Medipol Dental Hospital, one of the largest hospitals in the region, and one of the most ground-breaking educational and practical research centers in Turkey, in addition to providing valuable opportunities for students through practical training in all dental specialties.
Biruni University is known as one of the distinguished Turkish universities located in European Istanbul, by providing world-class services as it contributes to the production of valuable information in various health fields.
It also has several innovative technology hospitals, research and science centers equipped with the latest technologies, and a comprehensive library containing consistent references for various specialties.
It includes more than 6000 students, distributed in different specializations in 6 faculties within its campuses, the most famous of which are medical specialties such as human medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy, which have always distinguished themselves.
It is located within Avcilar district on the European side of Istanbul, and it is one of the universities that observed many international students join its classes, due to its commitment to providing advanced programs and its adoption of modern teaching methods.
It aims to be one of the world’s universities that keep speed with modern developments in its specialized programs, at all levels.
With its high productivity, it was also able to reserve an advanced seat in the ranking of universities at the local and international levels as well as obtain certification from the German, British and American accreditation organizations.
Uskudar University was founded by the NP Group which primarily focused its attention on mental health and humanities majors; It opened the first center specialized in the study of memory previously, to later become a full segment specialized in brain examination, and additional for magnetic stimulation therapy, to then open the Neuropsychiatry Hospital.
It is one of the most important private universities in Turkey for its dependence on scientific research and modern teaching methods, which push the student to think more and support them with some encouraging jobs after graduating.
It is ranked 70 at the local level, and among the first 5000 universities at the global level. It also contains several faculties, as well as the Faculty of Dentistry, in which its students are taught in the Turkish language and with suitable fees.
The university was established in 1999. It is one of the most advanced universities in Turkey. It is located on the Asian side of Istanbul. It includes 10 faculties, including the Faculty of Dentistry, where this specialty is lectured in Turkish and English.
In its education, it relied on a contemporary approach through practical studies directed at professional life training; Students are prepared for this take-off since the first year.
Okan University was able to obtain recognition from the European Union and some Arab countries, headed by Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Palestine, Libya, and Yemen.
Altinbaş University is in the European city of Istanbul within the famous Bagcilar district, as well as it consists of the Bakirkoy and Garetape campuses, both of which are in the European part of the city.
Altinbaş University attracts more than 40% of its students from 88 countries around the world. The university includes 9 faculties, where the most important are medical faculties, such as human medicine and dentistry, and all its specializations are taught in both English and Turkish.
It was ranked among the top 100 universities in Turkey, in addition to having international recognitions from the European Community Union and some Arab countries such as Iraq, Egypt, Palestine, in addition to Jordan.