Dentistry

The Faculty of Dentistry at Cyprus Aydın University aims to train dentists who are capable of meeting the demands of modern dentistry, committed to ethical values, well-equipped and innovative. In light of the rapidly advancing technology and scientific research in the field of dentistry, our faculty cultivates individuals equipped with both theoretical and practical knowledge, offering students opportunities for both laboratory and clinical practice.

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General Information

The Faculty of Dentistry at Cyprus Aydın University aims to train dentists who are committed to ethical values, sensitive to human health, and highly competent in their profession, in line with a contemporary educational approach that integrates scientific knowledge with clinical practice.
The theoretical courses offered at our faculty are supported by modern laboratory infrastructure and advanced clinical applications, aiming to provide students with a strong academic background and comprehensive practical experience. Thanks to advanced technological facilities, experienced academic staff, and hands-on patient-centered training programs, our students receive dental education of the highest standards.
The Dentistry Program is run within the Faculty of Dentistry at Cyprus Aydın University and is structured in coordination with the faculty management, relevant departments, and application units. The program’s education and training processes are carried out in collaboration with clinical application units, research laboratories, student support units, and relevant administrative units of the university. The language of instruction for the Dentistry Program is English. The undergraduate Dentistry Program is a five-year program conducted on a full-time basis.
The aim is to prepare graduates of the Cyprus Aydın University Faculty of Dentistry for professional life with the necessary knowledge and skills for academic careers, specialist training, and private clinical practice at national and international levels.

Message From The Head of Department

Dear Students, Esteemed Colleagues, and Valued Visitors,
Welcome to the Faculty of Dentistry at Cyprus Aydın University!
As the Faculty of Dentistry at Cyprus Aydın University, we embrace international standards in dental education and continuously strive to produce innovative solutions as our fundamental principle. The undergraduate and graduate programs we offer at our faculty equip our students with professional knowledge, skills, and ethical understanding thanks to our state-of-the-art clinical practice units, theoretical courses based on current literature, and project-oriented research laboratories.
Our academic staff consists of experienced faculty members and researchers who closely monitor and guide our students’ individual development processes. In addition, through our social responsibility projects aimed at contributing to public health, we organize awareness campaigns to protect the oral and dental health of our community.
Thanks to international collaborations within the faculty, our students have the opportunity to communicate with the global dental community through exchange programs and conferences. I invite you to become a member of this dynamic academic family, where we share our contemporary knowledge and respect for humanity. I look forward to walking together in the light of success, ethics, and science.
Sincerely,

Prof. Dr. Cem Kurtoglu

Program Introduction

Our faculty embraces an innovative, quality-focused, and knowledge-producing educational approach in line with current dental literature and curriculum. The Cyprus Aydın University Dentistry Program encompasses a five-year educational process that takes a holistic approach to basic sciences, preclinical, and clinical education. The first three years include basic medical courses along with preclinical and laboratory applications, while the fourth and fifth years are mainly devoted to clinical applications. Clinical applications are carried out at the Istanbul Aydın University Faculty of Dentistry Oral Health Research and Application Hospital, with which the University has a protocol agreement. Arrangements for clinical practice conducted by each department in the fourth and fifth years are determined at the beginning of the academic year by the Istanbul Aydın University Faculty of Dentistry Education Commission and implemented within the periods specified in the academic calendar.

The educational process is structured to include theoretical courses, laboratory work, and patient simulation applications, and is conducted based on current and evidence-based approaches. The academic approach of the program aims to train dentists who are committed to ethical values, closely follow scientific developments, and embrace a sense of service to society. Clinical applications are carried out under the supervision of our experienced faculty members, and our students are well prepared for their professional careers. In addition, our faculty places special emphasis on accreditation and quality improvement processes in order to achieve a competitive position at the national and international levels.

Purpose and Objectives

The mission of the Faculty of Dentistry at Cyprus Aydın University is to educate dentists who are committed to humanistic and ethical values, possess well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills, have a strong sense of responsibility, can communicate effectively, and embrace lifelong learning. The Faculty aims to train qualified health professionals who can apply contemporary diagnosis and treatment methods with an approach that respects patient rights, follow scientific developments, and use their professional knowledge and skills to protect and improve the oral and dental health of the community.

In line with this objective, the Faculty’s education and training scope includes undergraduate education structured in accordance with the National Core Curriculum for Pre-Graduation Dentistry (DUÇEP) and the Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ). The education program is designed to enable students to acquire a strong theoretical foundation and sufficient clinical skills, and to develop the competence to make independent decisions and base their professional practices on scientific and ethical grounds. In addition, the program aims to foster continuous professional development and lifelong learning habits, and to train dentists who can integrate technological innovations and scientific developments into their professional practices.

Accreditations

The Department of Dentistry is accredited by the Higher Education Planning, Supervision, Accreditation and Coordination Council (YÖDAK). As a demonstration of the importance we place on quality and educational standards, we are currently in the process of applying for recognition by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK). We ensure that our educational content meets national and international standards, that our academic staff are competent, and that the quality of the learning environment we provide for our students is guaranteed. Our university aims to provide students with a reliable, high-quality and reputable academic experience by keeping its teaching and learning activities up to date in line with a philosophy of continuous development.

Career Opportunities

Dentists who graduate from this program can work independently or be employed by a government institution. They can open a private practice, work in public and private hospitals, apply to relevant institutions, and be assigned to open positions. Some dentists may also pursue specialized training and have the opportunity to work at universities.

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Program Qualification Type

Undergraduate programs meet the ECTS credit requirements and level qualifications defined for the “First Cycle” in the Bologna Process’s “European Qualifications Framework for Higher Education (QF-EHEA)” and for the “6th Level” in the “Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ)”; they also meet the ECTS credit requirements and level qualifications defined for the “European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning (EQF-LLL)”. Level“ qualifications defined in the ”European Qualifications Framework for Higher Education (QF-EHEA)“ of the Bologna Process; it also meets the ”6th Level“ qualifications defined in the ”European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning (EQF-LLL)”.
Program Qualification Type

Course Structure

The course structure of the Dentistry Program is based on the integrated implementation of theoretical courses, preclinical laboratory applications, simulation studies, and clinical applications. During the education process, basic sciences, professional field courses, and clinical applications are presented in a step-by-step structure. While the first years focus on imparting theoretical knowledge and preclinical skills, the later years emphasize patient-centered clinical practice. Courses are conducted using lectures, practical sessions, case-based learning, and assessment methods, with measurement and evaluation processes designed to cover both theoretical and practical success.
Course Structure

Course Content, ECTS, and Assessment

Course content and ECTS information are available via the link below.
Course Content, ECTS, and Assessment
Exam Evaluation Methods

Graduation Requirements

Students who have successfully completed all credit and non-credit courses required by the Dentistry program, as well as the mandatory internship and other practical requirements, in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation, have completed at least 300 ECTS credits, and have a general grade point average of 2.00 or higher are eligible for graduation and to receive a diploma. Detailed information can be found in the Faculty of Dentistry Education, Teaching, and Examination Regulations.
Graduation Requirements

Learning and Assessment

Admission Requirements

The number of students to be admitted to the Faculty of Dentistry at Cyprus Aydın University each academic year is determined by the Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the University Senate, in accordance with the applicable legal regulations. International students and students with TRNC citizenship may apply to our faculty if they meet the specified conditions. Application and admission requirements are determined by the higher education institution.
Admission Requirements for Students with TRNC Citizenship
Admission Requirements for Foreign Students

Admission, Recognition, and Transfers

Final registration procedures for students who have earned the right to enroll in the University’s Faculty of Dentistry are carried out by the Student Affairs Office on the dates specified by the Rectorate and indicated in the Academic Calendar. Original documents or copies certified by the University are accepted. Students who do not apply on time and do not provide the necessary documents will not be registered.
The principles regarding horizontal transfers to the Faculty of Dentistry programs from within and outside the university are determined by the Cyprus Aydın University Horizontal and Vertical Transfer Guidelines.
Applications for lateral transfer to the Faculty of Dentistry at Cyprus Aydın University can be made for the 2nd and 3rd years. Students who are registering for the first time or who have been accepted through inter-institutional lateral transfer must apply to the Dean’s Office with their transcript within one month of the start of the academic year/semester in which they registered in order to be exempt from courses they have previously taken and passed.
Cyprus Aydın University Faculty of Dentistry Education, Teaching, and Examination Regulations
Cyprus Aydın University Horizontal and Vertical Transfer Guidelines

Students

The Faculty of Dentistry Student Support Services aims to support students’ academic, clinical, and personal development with a holistic approach. Academic counseling services provide guidance on coursework, exams, and career planning. In clinical practice, students receive guidance and feedback to develop their professional skills. Psychological counseling and guidance services support students’ mental well-being. In addition, social, cultural, and sporting activities are encouraged to help students adapt to university life and strengthen their sense of belonging.

Staff

The academic and administrative staff involved in the implementation of the program play a key role in achieving the institution’s strategic goals.
Faculty members actively participate in curriculum development, updating course content, and strategic planning processes through regularly held “Department Academic Board Meetings.” The professional development of academic staff is supported through “Training of Trainers” programs and scientific research incentives. In addition, employees’ opinions are gathered annually through “Personnel Satisfaction Surveys,” contributing to the improvement of the working environment. University administrative staff provide logistical and bureaucratic support for educational processes.

Graduates

As this is the first year of our faculty’s establishment, we do not yet have any graduates. Our Alumni and Members Association and Career Center, operating under the umbrella of our university, provide guidance and support to our students.
Cyprus Aydın University Alumni and Members Association
Cyprus Aydın University Career Center

Employers and Industry Partners

Cyprus Aydın University, aiming to become an internationally recognized higher education institution, attaches great importance to developing strategic partnerships on a global scale. The university aims to play an active role in global academic networks by offering qualified international collaboration opportunities to its academic staff, researchers, students, and external stakeholders.
The educational and institutional partnerships carried out within this scope focus on areas such as establishing joint research programs, developing student and faculty exchange programs, supporting cultural and academic interaction activities, and organizing international summer schools. Through these partnerships, Cyprus Aydın University aims to enhance academic quality, enrich international learning experiences, and contribute to scientific development on a global scale.

International Collaborations

Within the scope of partnerships established with employers and industry stakeholders, students gain professional experience by participating in clinical training and practice at Istanbul Aydın Oral and Dental Health Research and Application Hospital in their fourth and fifth years, in clinics belonging to different departments and for varying periods of time. These clinical applications aim to increase students’ adaptation to professional life after graduation and to help them gain competencies in line with sectoral expectations.

Infrastructure and Physical Facilities

The Faculty of Dentistry Laboratory is an educational and research environment equipped with modern facilities where students put their theoretical knowledge into practice. Supporting scientific accuracy and the development of clinical skills, the laboratory aims to enhance professional competence.

Dental Gypsum Laboratory

The Dental Gypsum Laboratory provides a training environment where the practical aspects of obtaining plaster models—the first stage of the prosthetic production process—are carried out. Within this framework, students learn the effective and correct use of hand tools, gain practical experience in working with plaster, and carry out the processes involved in creating plaster models.

Furthermore, the techniques required for casting preparation (lining) are taught within the laboratory environment; the models produced are prepared for casting. In this way, students gain the opportunity to develop their professional skills by understanding the fundamental stages of the prosthetic production process from both a theoretical and practical perspective.

Manipulation Laboratory,

The Manipulation Laboratory provides a training environment that enables students to apply various materials to models created based on measurements taken from patients. Within this framework, students acquire fundamental skills related to the denture fabrication process by applying modelling techniques using materials such as soap, wax and similar substances.

Furthermore, through practical work on plaster models derived from silicone impressions, dentures are adapted to be suitable for use in the mouth from both a functional and aesthetic perspective. In this way, students have the opportunity to develop their professional knowledge and skills by learning the key stages of the denture production process through hands-on experience.

Simulation Laboratory,

The Simulation Laboratory provides a practical training environment aimed at enhancing students’ competence for clinical practice. In this laboratory, exercises are conducted to establish correct working positions on a phantom unit, and tooth preparation procedures are taught in a simulation environment.

This enables students to develop the necessary technical skills in a safe environment prior to practising on patients; they gain valuable experience in adapting to clinical processes, improving manual dexterity and building professional confidence.

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Events

The Digital Dentistry Webinar held on January 19 brought our students together with an inspiring presentation by Knowledge University faculty member Prof. Dr. Alan Qassab. Current approaches in digital dentistry, clinical applications, innovative technologies, and digital workflows were discussed.

The Oral Hygiene Awareness Campaign held on December 19 by the Faculty of Dentistry at Cyprus Aydın University enabled students to gain a thorough understanding of basic information about oral and dental health.

The Intercultural Coffee Competition held on November 26 was an event that showcased coffee varieties from different cultures and attracted significant interest.

As the Faculty of Dentistry at Cyprus Aydın University, we provided our students with information about the dental profession and career opportunities during Career Days held at 19 Mayıs Turkish Education College on December 3.

The first students of the Faculty of Dentistry proudly donned their white coats, taking one of the most meaningful steps in their professional journey.