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.
Program Director’s Message
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
Our university continues its accreditation processes at the department and program level in order to integrate into national and international higher education systems.
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.
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
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.
Employees
| Prof. Dr. Cem Kurtoğlu | Dean/Department of Prosthetic Dentistry |
| Assoc. Prof. Dr. Delal Bozyel | Associate Dean/Department of Prosthetic Dentistry |
| Dr. Dt. Şule Nur Purdaş | Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
| Dr. Dt. Eftal Yılmaz | Department of Periodontology (Gum Disease) |
| Dr. Dt. Egemen Kendi | Department of Orthodontics |
| Dr. Dt. Zeynep Ersan | Department of Pediatric Dentistry |
| Dr. Dt. Ümmühan Gökçen Eroğlu | Department of Endodontics |
| Dr. Dt. Kerem Dolar | Department of Restorative Dentistry |
| Assistant Professor Dr. Ramona Pasandideh | Department of Medical Biochemistry |
| Assistant Professor Dr. Pınar Ertuğruloğlu | Medical Biology and Genetics |
| Dr. Gizem Baran | Biostatistics |
| Lecturer Başak Şen Ekrem | Turkish for Dental Internship |
| Lecturer Cem Seymen Karakaş | English |
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.
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.
Academic Staff
| Prof. Dr. Cem Kurtoğlu | Dean/Department of Prosthetic Dentistry |
| Assoc. Prof. Dr. Delal Bozyel | Associate Dean/Department of Prosthetic Dentistry |
| Dr. Dt. Şule Nur Purdaş | Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
| Dr. Dt. Eftal Yılmaz | Department of Periodontology (Gum Disease) |
| Dr. Dt. Egemen Kendi | Department of Orthodontics |
| Dr. Dt. Zeynep Ersan | Department of Pediatric Dentistry |
| Dr. Dt. Ümmühan Gökçen Eroğlu | Department of Endodontics |
| Dr. Dt. Kerem Dolar | Department of Restorative Dentistry |
| Assistant Professor Dr. Ramona Pasandideh | Department of Medical Biochemistry |
| Assistant Professor Dr. Pınar Ertuğruloğlu | Medical Biology and Genetics |
| Dr. Gizem Baran | Biostatistics |
| Lecturer Başak Şen Ekrem | Turkish for Dental Internship |
| Lecturer Cem Seymen Karakaş | English |
Infrastructure and Physical Facilities
The Anatomy Laboratory has an area of 122.20 m² and a capacity of 40 students.
The Clinical Skills Laboratory has an area of 214 m² and a capacity of 50 students.
The Multidisciplinary Application Laboratory has an area of 235 m² and a capacity of 50 students.
The Dental Preclinical Laboratory has an area of 121 m² and a capacity of 30 students.
The Faculty of Dentistry Program and the university library related to the field of health have reference books that students can use as resources in their courses.
Additionally, access to databases and e-books outside our university library is provided via the Istanbul Aydın University IP (exit unit).
The Mac Computer Lab has an area of 107 m² and a capacity of 52 students.
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.
Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at Knowledge University, Prof. Dr. Alan Qassab, met with our students and shared his professional experiences.
News and Announcements
Students of the Faculty of Dentistry at Cyprus Aydın University can view announcements made through our university’s education information portal (EBS). After registration, each student is provided with a student email account with the cau.edu.tr extension, and these email accounts are actively used. In addition, announcements are instantly delivered to students via WhatsApp class groups to reach them quickly through student representatives.
Contact Information
Dean
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Vice Dean
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Tel: +90 392 650 00 00
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