Bachelor in Dentistry

Dentistry covers the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and conditions affecting the teeth, gums, and oral cavity. The program begins with foundational sciences such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and microbiology, before moving into dental-specific coursework in areas including oral surgery, periodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry. Clinical training forms a major part of the later years, giving students supervised practice in patient examination, diagnosis, and treatment procedures under the guidance of practicing dentists. This bachelor's program is offered at Istanbul Aydın University in İstanbul, Turkey, and is taught in English over 5 years, reflecting the combination of preclinical science coursework and extensive clinical training required to prepare students for dental practice. Students progress from classroom and laboratory instruction in dental materials and techniques to supervised clinical rotations where they treat patients directly, building both technical skill and patient management experience across a range of dental specialties. Graduates go on to practice as general dentists in private clinics, hospitals, and public health settings, or pursue further specialization through postgraduate training in fields such as orthodontics or oral surgery. The extended, clinically intensive structure of the program is designed to meet the practical and regulatory demands of dental licensure. Located in İstanbul, a large metropolitan center with numerous hospitals and dental clinics, students in this program have access to a wide range of clinical training sites during their studies.