Studying dentistry in Turkey in detail 2024

Study of dentistry in Turkey and its advantages

Turkey's first dental college was established in 1908 by Education Minister Emerullah Effendi, bringing the total number of colleges in 2002 to 18, however, this number has more than doubled in the previous 15 years to 84 across Turkey.

Dental education in Turkey at Turkish private institutions is one of the most desirable medical possibilities for many students. Particularly because this specialty has developed to a high level of development and has experienced a significant qualitative shift in recent years.

One of the most significant advantages of studying dentistry in Turkey is the emphasis on specialization. This is demonstrated by an increase in the number of institutions specializing in this field, as well as an increase in the number of laboratories in dental colleges and efforts to improve them to train a new generation of students.

How many years of dental study and what are dental courses?

In Turkey, studying dental specialty takes 5 years. If the student did not acquire a (Turkish) language certificate while studying this major, the period will be extended to another year which is known as a “language preparatory year”.

In the first and second years, students study basic sciences including biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics, as well as basic medical sciences like anatomy and physiology.

Students begin getting dental materials in the third year, which rely mostly on these basic sciences, such as reconstructive dental treatment, compensating dental treatment, health sciences and computer applications, and radiation medicine for the mouth and teeth.

After that, the student progresses to the practical stage in the last years of his or her studies at the college of dentistry. He works in clinics and labs that the institution provides to students to prepare them for professional life.

Dental departments and specialties in Turkey

The Faculty of Dentistry has a range of medical specialties. Among the departments that fall within the dental specialty in Turkey are:

• Dental Compensation
• Fixed bridges
• Dental treatment and repair
• Preventive dentistry
• Orthodontics
• Oral, facial, and maxillofacial surgery
• Pediatric dentistry
• Gum disease

What are the conditions for dental study in Turkey?

Admission to Public Turkish Universities depends on passing the “Turkish Yös” test, or the “American SAT” test, in addition to providing a high school transcript with a minimum of grades that varies from one university to another, usually 90%. They also require language proficiency proof or applying in a language preparatory year.

In private universities in Turkey, the conditions for studying dentistry are providing a high school diploma with a minimum grade average of 75% and a language proficiency proof (if any).

When choosing English as a language of study, it is required to have a Tofel certificate. If you choose to study in Turkish, you must provide a Tömer certificate.

What is the rate of dental admission in Turkey?

Some universities require having a certain grade average, usually 90% and above. However, some universities require a higher average when applying for scholarships, while private universities do NOT require high grades in the high school transcript.

Is dental study difficult in Turkey?

Studying dental specialization in Turkey is not difficult for people who have the passion and patience to succeed. 

The study of dentistry requires that the student have communication skills, seriousness, accuracy in reading and working, willingness to provide humanitarian assistance, adapt to different circumstances, time management, and long-time focus.

Study of dentistry in Turkey in English

Many universities provide dentistry programs in English, and the most important universities include:

• Yeditepe University
• Medipol University
• Izmir University
• Okan University
• Altinbas University
• Biruni University
• Bahcesehir University
• Beykent University

List of public and private universities to study dentistry in Turkey 2024

What is the best dental university in Turkey?

The best universities to study dentistry major with high technologies and professional skills are Istinye University, Okan  University,  Istanbul Aydin University,  Altinbas University, Baskent University, Bahçeşehir University,  Beykent University, Nisantasi  University,  Gelisim  University,  Medipol  University, Yeditepe University, and  Bilgi University.

Learn about the best Turkish private universities in detail and their fees, advantages, and more.  (List of Turkish Private Universities 2024)

Is studying dentistry in Turkey expensive?

The costs of studying dentistry in Turkey should be paid by the student during his studies.

According to a 2017 report on the average cost spent by a dental student in Turkey, the average cost for equipment is between 1,000 and 1,500 TL, and the more the student progresses in his or her academic years, the less equipment he or she must purchase, and therefore these expenses become lower.

In addition to the fact that a student belonging to a college community may purchase or borrow tools from his colleagues, these costs have been reduced to nearly $0 in recent years.

Costs and fees for studying dentistry at private Turkish universities

The fees of studying dentistry in Turkey are classified as average costs compared to other countries. They are usually between $10,000 and $12,000 in private universities, and if you have a scholarship, it will be lower. There are large discounts for those who register through the “AL DIRASSA platform”.

It should be noted that the fees of dental specialization do not contain the equipment expenses.

Master and Ph.D. of Dentistry in Turkey

A student can enroll in graduate programs in a variety of fields, such as:

Orthodontics: This specialization deals with the diagnosis and correction of jaw and dental deformities.

• Dental medicine: involves the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gums, bones, and teeth surrounding them.
• Root canal: This specialty is concerned with the pulp treatment of the dental nerve, in addition to the diagnosis and prevention of dental nerve diseases.
• Facial, mouth, and jaw surgery
• Pediatric dentistry
• Oral, facial, and maxillofacial
• General Dental Health.

The postgraduate period lasts three years, and the student could continue his or her dental studies in well-known nations like the United States of America and Germany.

Skills a dental student should have

• High competence in the use of hand and fingers: The dentist must improve his hand and finger abilities to deal with the placement of fine materials in small areas and to coordinate the placement of things in the proper position.
• High ability in color discrimination: The dentist should be proficient in color discrimination; some of the differences that we do not notice in our daily lives are critical in the dentist's work.
• Communication skills.
• The ability to develop and invent new techniques: The dentist must be able to create new methods of issue solutions in addition to the methods he is familiar with.

Why use (AL DIRASSA platform)?

Based on our cumulative experience which focuses on the needs of our students, we continue through our programs to serve them in their educational journey and support them to reach the best by providing the most needed student services and opportunities, taking into consideration the highest international quality standards.

Through our contracts as official agents for registration and acceptance in private universities, we guarantee you a study seat at the university that you choose with discounts that hit 70% of the tuition fee, through:

• Presenting several private and public universities options, indicating the specializations, costs, duration of the study, and the required documents.
• Providing advice that suits the situation of each student, taking into consideration his needs and wants.
• After choosing the university and major, we complete the enrollment of the student and follow up his registration with the international student office until getting the final acceptance.
• We provide the student with consultations and guidance that make him/ her aware of all the procedures that he/ she must complete to enroll officially at the university and obtain a "student document".
• We also help our students to choose appropriate university accommodation options and obtain student residence identity.
• We ensure keeping in touch with students to provide advice and inquiries that they may need.

Dear students, we also provide in Al-Dirasa Platform:

• Special discounts for private universities admission.
• Enrollment in private and public universities.
• Registration in Turkish scholarships.
• Language courses and required university admission exams.
• Opportunities to study in private and international Turkish schools.
• Post-admission services.

Edited by Al-Dirasa Platform©

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