Bachelor in Dentistry

Dentistry is the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the teeth, gums, and oral cavity. Coursework spans basic medical sciences such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology, followed by dental-specific subjects including oral pathology, periodontology, endodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery. Students progress from preclinical laboratory training, where they practice procedures on models, to supervised clinical work treating patients under faculty guidance. The program builds both technical manual skills and clinical judgment, preparing graduates to diagnose oral health conditions and perform a wide range of dental procedures. Graduates typically become licensed dentists working in private practice, dental clinics, or hospital dental departments, with opportunities for further specialization in fields such as orthodontics or oral surgery through postgraduate study. This bachelor's program is delivered in English over 5 years at Başkent University in Ankara, Turkey, reflecting the extended duration typical of dental education, which combines lengthy preclinical training with substantial supervised clinical practice before graduation.