Mouth and Dental Health
The Oral and Dental Health Program, situated within the İzmir Tınaztepe University Vocational School of Health Services, aims to educate qualified health technicians who will ensure that services related to the protection of individual oral and dental health are provided effectively, safely, and in line with ethical principles.
In accordance with our university's vision, our program focuses on graduating individuals who integrate technology, life, and social sciences into the healthcare field, adopt a scientific approach, and contribute to society, nature, and the future.
İzmir Tınaztepe University provides students with a high-quality education through its robust infrastructure, experienced academic staff, and ample practical application opportunities in the field of health. The Oral and Dental Health Program is perfectly aligned with our university’s vision of being “pioneering in health, innovative in education.”
The Oral and Dental Health Program aims to train graduates who can provide services at national and universal standards through an application-first and student-centered educational approach. During our education process:
- A scientific approach is adopted.
- Team spirit, ethical values, and environmental awareness are prioritized.
- Innovative practices and entrepreneurship are supported.
- An inclusive and high-quality educational approach is embraced.
The main objective of the program is to train health technicians who assist dentists, are knowledgeable about clinical procedures, prioritize patient safety, master sterilization and disinfection rules, possess developed communication skills, and are committed to ethical values.
Our graduates are expected to possess the following competencies:
- Acquire fundamental knowledge and skills related to oral and dental health.
- Effectively perform clinical procedures to assist the dentist.
- Act in accordance with patient safety and privacy.
- Be able to utilize health technologies.
- Adhere to ethical principles.
- A propensity for teamwork.
- Develop communication skills.
Our students have the opportunity to receive practical training primarily at the İzmir Tınaztepe University Dental Hospital, as well as at other healthcare institutions of the Tınaztepe Health Group. The learning environment, supported by modern laboratories, simulation clinics, and sterilization areas, enables our students to develop their professional skills.
| Feature | Detail |
| Program Duration | 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Score Type | TYT (Basic Proficiency Test) |
| Degree Level | Associate Degree (Önlisans) |
| Quota | [Please refer to the current OSYM guide for up-to-date quota information] |
Post-Graduation Career Opportunities
Graduates can be employed in the following areas within the public and private sectors:
- Dental hospitals and clinics
- Oral and dental health centers
- Private dental clinics
- Dental prosthetics laboratories
- Companies that produce or market dental health products
Vertical Transfer Possibilities (Dikey Geçiş Yapılabilen Bölümler)
Graduates have the opportunity to transfer to undergraduate programs such as Emergency Aid and Disaster Management, Nursing, Health Management, and Social Work through the Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS).
