Diş Hekimliği Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

• To train dentists who are equipped with up-to-date knowledge and competence at national and international level, have the highest level of professional practice skills, have the necessary competencies in communication, ethics, legal responsibilities, health tourism, can access information and use up-to-date methods and technology,
• To provide opportunities for the academic staff to meet the scientific needs of the institution and students by conducting academic studies in their own fields,
• To be the highest level health institution that approaches and serves the oral and dental health problems of the region and the country with the most up-to-date, scientific methods.

Education and training are provided in the form of formal, open or distance education. In addition, practical training is provided in laboratories and workshops within higher education institutions or as internships or workplace training in industry, health institutions and workplaces.

• Possesses theoretical knowledge of basic medical sciences and dentistry, with the competency to integrate it into clinical practices. 
• Has knowledge and skills regarding all traditional and modern materials, equipment, devices, and instruments used in dentistry, and can use them effectively. 
• Evaluates the symptoms of patients' medical conditions, laboratory results, and drug interactions; knows the treatment paths for various systemic diseases and their associated oral and dental diseases, and applies necessary precautions in such cases. 
• Describes the structure and functions of the mouth, jaw, teeth, and all oral tissues at the cellular, tissue, organ, and system levels. 
• Assesses changes in structure and function, diseases, and symptoms of the mouth, jaw, teeth, and all oral tissues; participates in interdisciplinary diagnosis and treatment planning while being aware of their own knowledge and limits, and seeks consultation and assistance from specialists when necessary. 
• Has knowledge and skills in preventive dentistry practices for children and adults, applies these practices in the clinic, and participates in local and national projects and activities to implement preventive dentistry principles when necessary. 
• Understands medical ethics rules and communicates with patients, their relatives, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals within the framework of social, scientific, and ethical values; conducts diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapies while considering ethical and legal responsibilities. 
• Works collaboratively with all healthcare professionals, expresses professional opinions and experiences clearly in both verbal and written forms, and takes responsibility and initiative in individual professional activities. 
• Possesses knowledge and skills regarding the health, safety, patient safety, and risks of all staff in the working environment and takes necessary precautions. 
• Follows the principle of lifelong learning, keeps up with developments in dentistry, and utilizes current knowledge in professional and academic fields. 
• Has the necessary expertise regarding public health and social medicine principles, understands responsibilities in forensic situations, and can participate in applications when required. 
• Has adequate and necessary knowledge regarding health tourism and can participate in applications when necessary.

Has advanced proficiency in the key competencies listed below:

• Scientific Approach
• Professionalism and Ethics
• Communication
• Prioritization of Health
• Institutional Management and Leadership
• Information Technology
• Diagnosis and Treatment Processes

1. Exams that measure students' knowledge and skills include mid-term exams, end-of-year/semester exams, second end-of-year/semester exams, make-up exams, final clinical education exams, single course passing exams, short quizzes, and exemption exams. These exams are held at a previously announced location, date, and time within the periods specified by the Dean's Office. Students are responsible for practical, clinical education, and theoretical components of the relevant course in the curriculum for that academic year during final exams.
2. Fifth-year students are responsible for the application and theory of all curricula provided throughout their undergraduate education in the clinical courses they take due to the nature of their profession in order to receive a Dentistry Diploma.
3. The principles regarding exams are as follows:
a) Mid-term Exam: An exam conducted in the semester or year for courses prescribed by the education and training program.
b) End-of-Year/Semester Exam: An exam held at the end of the semester or year on the dates specified in the academic calendar. Students who do not meet the attendance and practical requirements for the courses cannot take the end-of-year/semester exams.
c) Final Clinical Education Exam: An exam conducted in two stages (practical and theoretical) at the end of the clinical education period for fourth and fifth-year students.
d) Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE): An examination method that evaluates clinical skills and some specific clinical mastery areas using structured forms on models and patients.
e) Second End-of-Year/Semester Exam: An exam offered to students who fail the end-of-year/semester exam, held on dates specified in the academic calendar. Students who do not meet the attendance and practical requirements cannot take the second end-of-year/semester exams.
f) Single Course Passing Exam: After the second end-of-year/semester exams, this exam is for students who have met the attendance and practical requirements for a single theoretical course or a single clinical education course, but failed the theoretical part with an FF grade. Only one single course passing exam is allowed for all courses taken during the academic year, and the grade from this exam is considered as the second end-of-year/semester exam grade. Students who have failed the practical part of any clinical education course during the academic year are not allowed to take the single course passing exam.
g) Make-up Exam: Conducted in accordance with paragraph “ç” of Article 30 of the regulation regarding "Make-up Exams."
h) Short Quiz: Quizzes conducted during class time with prior notice.
4. Exams can be conducted in theoretical (written or oral), e-exams, practical, laboratory, or clinical application formats. Oral and written exams are conducted by faculty members determined by the relevant department. During oral exams, if conducted face-to-face, a jury composed of at least two faculty members (or all faculty members if preferred) from the relevant department should be appointed, along with a rapporteur. In oral exams where questions and answer keys are predetermined, students' responses are recorded by the rapporteur and read back to the student for their approval and signature after the exam. If the exams are conducted online, a session recorded via Microsoft Teams is held. During the exam, both the student and jurors must have their cameras on, and the session is recorded from start to finish. Written exams consist of multiple-choice and/or open-ended questions and are conducted via the Examination Automation System (ASOS).
5. For semester courses, at least one mid-term exam and one end-of-year/semester exam are mandatory, while courses that continue throughout the academic year must have at least one mid-term and one end-of-year exam each semester, except for competency-based and team-working courses. For courses approved by the Board of Directors, projects, assignments, and similar assessment tools may be used instead of mid-term exams, end-of-year exams, second end-of-year exams, or single course passing exams. The Board of Directors decides how the make-up exam will be conducted in cases where these assessment tools are used. All assessment tools are graded out of a total of 100 points.
6. Except for short quizzes, the dates and times of exams are announced at least ten business days in advance by the Dean's Office in accordance with the academic calendar. Exam dates can only be changed with a decision from the Board of Directors after they are announced.
7. The results of all activities related to exams and grading must be announced by the relevant faculty member in the student automation system and/or bulletin boards within seven (7) days of the date the exams and activities were conducted, in accordance with the academic calendar.
8. Examination materials for the course must be submitted to the faculty by the faculty member within ten days of the announcement of exam grades. These materials must be archived by the relevant unit for two years.
9. Students who are caught cheating during an exam, facilitating cheating, or having technological devices in the exam room, except in cases expressly permitted by the faculty member, will be documented, and the student will be removed from the exam. A report will be prepared in accordance with the Higher Education Institutions Student Disciplinary Regulation published in the Official Gazette dated 18.08.2012 and numbered 28388, and if the investigation confirms the offense, the exam paper will be invalidated and the result recorded as zero (0). However, if the student is found innocent in the investigation, they will be granted the right to a make-up exam.
10. Students must enter the exams at the time and place specified in the exam schedule and carry their student ID and any other documents required by the faculty.
11. Students arriving within the first ten minutes of the exam will be allowed to take the exam. However, no student may leave the exam room during this time. No additional time will be granted to latecomers under any circumstances.

To oversee the quality of higher education programs;

- YÖK is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and supervising education and training and other activities in higher education institutions.

- "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" of higher education institutions prepared within the framework of the criteria determined by YÖK are published every year. The reports prepared according to these reports, including quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

- "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report" containing academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions is published annually by CoHE. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK. Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is ensured according to the "Procedures and Principles for Ensuring Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Creation and Approval of Curricula: YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.

1.1. The curriculum of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will provide to the student are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

1.2. The curricula of the National Core Curricula are adopted by the relevant Council of Deans and implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of the Council of Higher Education.

2. Assessment and Evaluation: The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes of each undergraduate program is carried out according to the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs, if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions; receive a bachelor's diploma.

4. Self-Assessment-External Evaluation: Higher education institutions, in the context of continuous monitoring, enter the "Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports" of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. YÖKAK shares the "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions issued by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also indicate that the quality assurance of the qualifications of the programs is ensured. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with the legislation.

• Being placed in the relevant undergraduate program of a higher education institution based on the results of the central examination conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), according to the procedures and principles determined by YÖK.

Access to master's and doctoral programs.
Access to the specialization program through the Dentistry Specialization Entrance Exam (DUS).

1. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education
1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transition Between Associate and Undergraduate Level Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor, and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer.
1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of License Education for Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Programs.

2. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education (Supplementary Article 35)
2.1. Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board.

Qualification is continuous