Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Education

Students who successfully complete the training provided by the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery are expected to become dentists who have mastered and can apply basic oral surgery principles, can provide dental care to patients with complex medical needs, have scientific thinking skills and have internalized medical ethical values. During dental education, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training is provided through theoretical courses and clinical internships in the 4th and 5th years, and through theoretical courses and clinical observation in the 3rd year.

The aim of specialization and doctoral training is to train specialist dentists or PhDs who have mastered advanced surgical principles, can diagnose and treat complex maxillofacial deformities, tissue losses and pathologies, and conduct or take part in scientific studies in this field.

After graduation, dentistry graduates who wish to continue their education in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery can apply to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs at universities' Graduate Schools or be placed in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery specialization programs by taking the Dentistry Specialization Exam (DUS). Colleagues who earn the title of PhD or Specialist Dentist can serve in private or public health institutions or continue their careers as academics at universities.