| Aim |
| 1 | To educate contemporary dentists and scientists who are committed to humanistic and ethical values, possess strong communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and a high sense of responsibility; who play an active role in the prevention and treatment of oral and dental health problems in society; who apply their professional knowledge and skills with a solution-oriented approach; who embrace lifelong learning, are adaptable to teamwork, and are dedicated to continuous professional development. |
| 2 | To protect oral and dental health in society and to provide high-quality healthcare services by using contemporary diagnostic and treatment methods, with a patient-rights–oriented approach and in line with scientific developments. |
| 3 | To educate dentists who are competent in making independent professional decisions, contribute to scientific research and studies, and embrace the importance of continuous education and lifelong learning. |
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| Objectives |
| 1 | 1.1. To continuously develop and update the curriculum in accordance with the standards of the National Core Curriculum for Undergraduate Dentistry Education (DUCEP) and the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ). |
| 2 | 1.2. To provide students with a high-quality and contemporary undergraduate education in both theoretical knowledge and clinical skills. |
| 3 | 1.3. To structure the curriculum in a way that enhances students’ research, inquiry, and critical thinking skills, while enabling them to internalize lifelong learning, ethical values, and professional responsibility. |
| 4 | 1.4. To encourage and institutionally support the participation of faculty members and students in scientific activities that contribute to enhancing the quality and standards of education. |
| 5 | 2.1. To design and implement contemporary educational environments where students can acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure the effective functioning of quality management processes in healthcare and guarantee their continuous operation. |
| 6 | 2.2. To prepare students to provide high-standard healthcare services with a continuously evolving approach that is responsive to the changing needs of society, by effectively utilizing technological innovations in dental practice. |
| 7 | 2.3. To strengthen educational activities that train qualified dentists who prioritize the oral and dental health of society, adopt contemporary treatment methods, and provide healthcare services that respect patient rights. |
| 8 | 3.1. To instill in students the habit of following and applying continuing education programs for professional development after graduation. |
| 9 | 3.2. To adopt a culture of lifelong learning and integrate new technologies, treatment approaches, and scientific developments into professional practice. |
| 10 | 3.3. To equip students with the competence to make independent decisions and justify them in clinical practice. |