Bursa Uludağ University Faculty of Dentistry was established in 2019. The Basic Sciences education of the Faculty will be carried out with the facilities of the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Basic Sciences and academic staff. Clinical Sciences trainings will be given at Bursa Oral and Dental Health Training and Research Hospital within the framework of the joint use protocol signed on 11 June 2020.
The duration of education at Bursa Uludağ University Faculty of Dentistry is 5 years. An integrated education system is applied in our faculty. Students learn and apply their knowledge and skills in the field of dentistry in a way that supports each other in basic, preclinical and clinical fields, horizontally, vertically and deeply integrated.

This department has a 300 ECTS credit system in the field of dentistry. When the program qualifications are successfully provided, the student gets the title of Dentist.

First Cycle

Candidates must have a high school diploma or an equivalent school diploma and have received sufficient points from the Examination of Higher Education Institutions or meet the required conditions in accordance with the regulations of the Higher Education Council regarding international student acceptance.

The provisions in “Regulation on Transfer among Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programs, Double Major, and Subspecialty and the Principals of Credit Transfer among Institutions in Higher Education Institutions” are applied.

In order to obtain a master´s degree in dentistry, students must successfully complete all of the compulsory and elective courses /clinical applications and other activities such as observation, preclinical research, presentation or seminar in clinics (equivalent to a total of 300 ECTS) and their cumulative grade point average is at least 2.00 out of 4.00.

Our Mission
Bursa Uludağ University Faculty of Dentistry is to educate dentists with an international vision and the most up-to-date qualifications, who are modern, democratic, free-thinking and have a sense of personal responsibility, who are respectful to the beliefs and values of the society, who have adopted the cultural and historical values; It has undertaken to conduct national and international researches that will turn into products and to provide services in a way that will bring the oral and dental health needs of the society to the forefront and meet the most up-to-date quality standards in a competitive manner.
Our vision
Providing dentistry education according to universal criteria, producing international knowledge in the field of dentistry, aiming to transform information into a product, offering quality and competitive dentistry services, constantly developing, the dentists it trains, exemplified by the knowledge and service it produces, and unique and honored to be a graduate. is to be an innovative and participatory dentistry faculty.
Our Values
Commitment to ethical and moral values
Respect for people, nature and the environment
Internalizing quality and accreditation standards
Prioritizing preventive and preventive treatment
Academic freedom and autonomy
Honesty, transparency, impartiality and reliability
Prioritizing driving license and merit
Responsibility and accountability
Commitment to our mission and vision
The educational program we offer to our students in line with this vision and mission; Panels, problem-based learning modules, small group trainings, which are applied with both horizontal, vertical and in-depth integration, concurrently taught by disciplines related to dentistry and related human sciences, which are formed on the basis of educational content course boards or clinical applications programs. is a program enriched with peer education and simulations, and this education-teaching model consists of three stages. Stage 1; In semesters 1 and 2, Basic Sciences (horizontal and vertical integration), where mainly basic and clinical disciplines are integrated as body organ systems or boards on the basis of themes, and Medicine and Human Sciences, which prepares students for clinical education and training in terms of dental practices and professional attitudes and behaviors It covers the Pre-clinical Education-Training process in which (in-depth integration) courses are given. Stage 2; Semester 3 and 4 students gain the ability to use the basic concepts and principles of dentistry in the analysis of clinical cases and thus, by analytically evaluating the patients they see, to choose appropriate diagnosis and treatment approaches, to apply clinical skills at an adequate level, and to exhibit attitudes and behaviors in accordance with professional and ethical values. Stage 3 includes the Dentistry process in which students who have successfully completed the first two stages are more actively involved in clinical practice in term 5. In the five-year education and training of the Faculty of Dentistry, they study theoretically and practically in accordance with the Core Education Program and the Uludağ Framework Education Program, integrating the basic curriculum of basic and clinical sciences. Students who fulfill the credit load and other conditions determined at the end of Phase 1 and 2 become Term 5 Students, which will last 12 months in total. Those who successfully complete this period receive the title of dentist.

1. Compares the normal structure and functions of the human body and specifically the structures in the mouth area and teeth on the basis of cells, tissues, organs and systems. Can detect normal and pathological conditions of oral and dental tissues by using the knowledge of basic biomedical, technical and clinical sciences.
2. Defines the causes and formation mechanisms of oral, dental and jaw diseases, the findings they cause, structure and function disorders and how they affect the organism.
3. Has the basic and up-to-date knowledge of the clinical, social and technical sciences required by the dentistry profession, can use all kinds of tools to provide oral and dental health required by the profession, follow the evidence-based scientific publications related to dentistry throughout his professional life and apply the current knowledge to professional practice.
4. The nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of the information are evaluated.
5. Uses interdisciplinary information specific to the field of dentistry by analyzing and synthesizing at the undergraduate level. He shares, compares and exchanges information with his colleagues.
6. It uses its ability to prevent cross infections by protecting from physical, chemical and microbiological contamination during clinical applications.
7. He can produce projects in studies related to the field of dentistry and participate in national and international studies. It can plan and conduct clinical and laboratory studies that comply with ethical and hygienic rules, respect patient rights and prioritize human values. He / she can evaluate the results obtained on a scientific level.
8. Follows professional rules and laws, examines national and international policies and practices related to oral and dental health, evaluates possible results, generates ideas and presents.
9. It can take a comprehensive anamnesis about the medical, oral and dental (dental) conditions of its patients and keep patient records, associate it with clinical, radiological examination and other diagnostic tests, and perform the most appropriate treatment for the patient, taking into account its ethical and legal responsibilities. Seeks expert opinion or treatment for treatments beyond his / her skill.
10. During her dental practices, she establishes qualified communication based on mutual understanding, trust and respect with the patients, relatives, colleagues and the people working in her environment and behaves psychologically appropriate to patients of all ages and cultures.
11. Has sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, protection of cultural values, clinical management, auxiliary staff training, effective working order, methods of protection from occupational diseases, environmental protection, waste management, occupational health and safety and makes the necessary applications.
12. Performs dental practices for individuals requiring special care or systemic diseases or directs them to fully-organized centers when necessary.
13. It implements preventive dentistry practices in the clinic, as well as participating in oral and dental health programs and projects for the society to be planned at local or national level, supports the relevant disciplines and, when necessary, supervises and manages by acquiring sufficient equipment in these matters.
14. Know the normal structure and function of the human body at the level of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems. Distinguish the changes in these structures and functions during diseases.
15. Have basic knowledge and skills about first aid and emergency response.

SKILLS

Cognitive - Practical

He can produce projects in studies related to the field of dentistry and participate in national and international studies. It can plan and conduct clinical and laboratory studies that comply with ethical and hygienic rules, respect patient rights and prioritize human values. He / she can evaluate the results obtained on a scientific level.
It can take a comprehensive anamnesis about the medical, oral and dental (dental) conditions of its patients and keep patient records, associate it with clinical, radiological examination and other diagnostic tests, and perform the most appropriate treatment for the patient, taking into account its ethical and legal responsibilities. Seeks expert opinion or treatment for treatments beyond his / her skill.
Have basic knowledge and skills about first aid and emergency response.
Has sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, protection of cultural values, clinical management, auxiliary staff training, effective working order, methods of protection from occupational diseases, environmental protection, waste management, occupational health and safety and makes the necessary applications.
The nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of the information are evaluated.
It implements preventive dentistry practices in the clinic, as well as participating in oral and dental health programs and projects for the society to be planned at local or national level, supports the relevant disciplines and, when necessary, supervises and manages by acquiring sufficient equipment in these matters.
Follows professional rules and laws, examines national and international policies and practices related to oral and dental health, evaluates possible results, generates ideas and presents.
It uses its ability to prevent cross infections by protecting from physical, chemical and microbiological contamination during clinical applications.
Has the basic and up-to-date knowledge of the clinical, social and technical sciences required by the dentistry profession, can use all kinds of tools to provide oral and dental health required by the profession, follow the evidence-based scientific publications related to dentistry throughout his professional life and apply the current knowledge to professional practice.
Compares the normal structure and functions of the human body and specifically the structures in the mouth area and teeth on the basis of cells, tissues, organs and systems. Can detect normal and pathological conditions of oral and dental tissues by using the knowledge of basic biomedical, technical and clinical sciences.
Uses interdisciplinary information specific to the field of dentistry by analyzing and synthesizing at the undergraduate level. He shares, compares and exchanges information with his colleagues.
During her dental practices, she establishes qualified communication based on mutual understanding, trust and respect with the patients, relatives, colleagues and the people working in her environment and behaves psychologically appropriate to patients of all ages and cultures.
Performs dental practices for individuals requiring special care or systemic diseases or directs them to fully-organized centers when necessary.
Defines the causes and formation mechanisms of oral, dental and jaw diseases, the findings they cause, structure and function disorders and how they affect the organism.

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical - Conceptual

Has sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, protection of cultural values, clinical management, auxiliary staff training, effective working order, methods of protection from occupational diseases, environmental protection, waste management, occupational health and safety and makes the necessary applications.
The nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of the information are evaluated.
During her dental practices, she establishes qualified communication based on mutual understanding, trust and respect with the patients, relatives, colleagues and the people working in her environment and behaves psychologically appropriate to patients of all ages and cultures.
Compares the normal structure and functions of the human body and specifically the structures in the mouth area and teeth on the basis of cells, tissues, organs and systems. Can detect normal and pathological conditions of oral and dental tissues by using the knowledge of basic biomedical, technical and clinical sciences.
He can produce projects in studies related to the field of dentistry and participate in national and international studies. It can plan and conduct clinical and laboratory studies that comply with ethical and hygienic rules, respect patient rights and prioritize human values. He / she can evaluate the results obtained on a scientific level.
It can take a comprehensive anamnesis about the medical, oral and dental (dental) conditions of its patients and keep patient records, associate it with clinical, radiological examination and other diagnostic tests, and perform the most appropriate treatment for the patient, taking into account its ethical and legal responsibilities. Seeks expert opinion or treatment for treatments beyond his / her skill.
Have basic knowledge and skills about first aid and emergency response.
Follows professional rules and laws, examines national and international policies and practices related to oral and dental health, evaluates possible results, generates ideas and presents.
Has the basic and up-to-date knowledge of the clinical, social and technical sciences required by the dentistry profession, can use all kinds of tools to provide oral and dental health required by the profession, follow the evidence-based scientific publications related to dentistry throughout his professional life and apply the current knowledge to professional practice.
Uses interdisciplinary information specific to the field of dentistry by analyzing and synthesizing at the undergraduate level. He shares, compares and exchanges information with his colleagues.
Defines the causes and formation mechanisms of oral, dental and jaw diseases, the findings they cause, structure and function disorders and how they affect the organism.
Know the normal structure and function of the human body at the level of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems. Distinguish the changes in these structures and functions during diseases.
It implements preventive dentistry practices in the clinic, as well as participating in oral and dental health programs and projects for the society to be planned at local or national level, supports the relevant disciplines and, when necessary, supervises and manages by acquiring sufficient equipment in these matters.
Performs dental practices for individuals requiring special care or systemic diseases or directs them to fully-organized centers when necessary.
It uses its ability to prevent cross infections by protecting from physical, chemical and microbiological contamination during clinical applications.

COMPETENCES

Field Specific Competence

Follows professional rules and laws, examines national and international policies and practices related to oral and dental health, evaluates possible results, generates ideas and presents.
Has sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, protection of cultural values, clinical management, auxiliary staff training, effective working order, methods of protection from occupational diseases, environmental protection, waste management, occupational health and safety and makes the necessary applications.
The nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of the information are evaluated.
He can produce projects in studies related to the field of dentistry and participate in national and international studies. It can plan and conduct clinical and laboratory studies that comply with ethical and hygienic rules, respect patient rights and prioritize human values. He / she can evaluate the results obtained on a scientific level.
It uses its ability to prevent cross infections by protecting from physical, chemical and microbiological contamination during clinical applications.
It can take a comprehensive anamnesis about the medical, oral and dental (dental) conditions of its patients and keep patient records, associate it with clinical, radiological examination and other diagnostic tests, and perform the most appropriate treatment for the patient, taking into account its ethical and legal responsibilities. Seeks expert opinion or treatment for treatments beyond his / her skill.
During her dental practices, she establishes qualified communication based on mutual understanding, trust and respect with the patients, relatives, colleagues and the people working in her environment and behaves psychologically appropriate to patients of all ages and cultures.
Uses interdisciplinary information specific to the field of dentistry by analyzing and synthesizing at the undergraduate level. He shares, compares and exchanges information with his colleagues.
It implements preventive dentistry practices in the clinic, as well as participating in oral and dental health programs and projects for the society to be planned at local or national level, supports the relevant disciplines and, when necessary, supervises and manages by acquiring sufficient equipment in these matters.
Has the basic and up-to-date knowledge of the clinical, social and technical sciences required by the dentistry profession, can use all kinds of tools to provide oral and dental health required by the profession, follow the evidence-based scientific publications related to dentistry throughout his professional life and apply the current knowledge to professional practice.
Performs dental practices for individuals requiring special care or systemic diseases or directs them to fully-organized centers when necessary.

COMPETENCES

Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

He can produce projects in studies related to the field of dentistry and participate in national and international studies. It can plan and conduct clinical and laboratory studies that comply with ethical and hygienic rules, respect patient rights and prioritize human values. He / she can evaluate the results obtained on a scientific level.
It can take a comprehensive anamnesis about the medical, oral and dental (dental) conditions of its patients and keep patient records, associate it with clinical, radiological examination and other diagnostic tests, and perform the most appropriate treatment for the patient, taking into account its ethical and legal responsibilities. Seeks expert opinion or treatment for treatments beyond his / her skill.
Has sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, protection of cultural values, clinical management, auxiliary staff training, effective working order, methods of protection from occupational diseases, environmental protection, waste management, occupational health and safety and makes the necessary applications.
It implements preventive dentistry practices in the clinic, as well as participating in oral and dental health programs and projects for the society to be planned at local or national level, supports the relevant disciplines and, when necessary, supervises and manages by acquiring sufficient equipment in these matters.
Follows professional rules and laws, examines national and international policies and practices related to oral and dental health, evaluates possible results, generates ideas and presents.
Defines the causes and formation mechanisms of oral, dental and jaw diseases, the findings they cause, structure and function disorders and how they affect the organism.
The nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of the information are evaluated.
Compares the normal structure and functions of the human body and specifically the structures in the mouth area and teeth on the basis of cells, tissues, organs and systems. Can detect normal and pathological conditions of oral and dental tissues by using the knowledge of basic biomedical, technical and clinical sciences.
Has the basic and up-to-date knowledge of the clinical, social and technical sciences required by the dentistry profession, can use all kinds of tools to provide oral and dental health required by the profession, follow the evidence-based scientific publications related to dentistry throughout his professional life and apply the current knowledge to professional practice.
Uses interdisciplinary information specific to the field of dentistry by analyzing and synthesizing at the undergraduate level. He shares, compares and exchanges information with his colleagues.
It uses its ability to prevent cross infections by protecting from physical, chemical and microbiological contamination during clinical applications.

COMPETENCES

Communication and Social Competence

The nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of the information are evaluated.
Follows professional rules and laws, examines national and international policies and practices related to oral and dental health, evaluates possible results, generates ideas and presents.
He can produce projects in studies related to the field of dentistry and participate in national and international studies. It can plan and conduct clinical and laboratory studies that comply with ethical and hygienic rules, respect patient rights and prioritize human values. He / she can evaluate the results obtained on a scientific level.
Has the basic and up-to-date knowledge of the clinical, social and technical sciences required by the dentistry profession, can use all kinds of tools to provide oral and dental health required by the profession, follow the evidence-based scientific publications related to dentistry throughout his professional life and apply the current knowledge to professional practice.
It implements preventive dentistry practices in the clinic, as well as participating in oral and dental health programs and projects for the society to be planned at local or national level, supports the relevant disciplines and, when necessary, supervises and manages by acquiring sufficient equipment in these matters.
Uses interdisciplinary information specific to the field of dentistry by analyzing and synthesizing at the undergraduate level. He shares, compares and exchanges information with his colleagues.

COMPETENCES

Learning Competence

Defines the causes and formation mechanisms of oral, dental and jaw diseases, the findings they cause, structure and function disorders and how they affect the organism.
Uses interdisciplinary information specific to the field of dentistry by analyzing and synthesizing at the undergraduate level. He shares, compares and exchanges information with his colleagues.
He can produce projects in studies related to the field of dentistry and participate in national and international studies. It can plan and conduct clinical and laboratory studies that comply with ethical and hygienic rules, respect patient rights and prioritize human values. He / she can evaluate the results obtained on a scientific level.
Has the basic and up-to-date knowledge of the clinical, social and technical sciences required by the dentistry profession, can use all kinds of tools to provide oral and dental health required by the profession, follow the evidence-based scientific publications related to dentistry throughout his professional life and apply the current knowledge to professional practice.
It uses its ability to prevent cross infections by protecting from physical, chemical and microbiological contamination during clinical applications.
It implements preventive dentistry practices in the clinic, as well as participating in oral and dental health programs and projects for the society to be planned at local or national level, supports the relevant disciplines and, when necessary, supervises and manages by acquiring sufficient equipment in these matters.
Has sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, protection of cultural values, clinical management, auxiliary staff training, effective working order, methods of protection from occupational diseases, environmental protection, waste management, occupational health and safety and makes the necessary applications.
The nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of the information are evaluated.
Follows professional rules and laws, examines national and international policies and practices related to oral and dental health, evaluates possible results, generates ideas and presents.

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Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples

1-There is the opportunity to work as a dentist in the public sector. 2- There is the opportunity to work as a dentist in the private sector. 3-Academic career opportunities are available. They can work in research institutes or universities. 4- They have the right to work by opening their own private practice. 5- They can work in management and administration in companies and companies that follow technologies related to oral dental health and research. 6-Can do a doctorate of science in dentistry and basic medical sciences, and can specialize in dentistry. 7- Graduates who want to specialize in Dentistry; According to the result of the Dentistry Specialization Education Entrance Exam (DUS), which is organized once a year by the Student Selection and Placement Center, they are accepted to the specialty education, and they start their specialty education in the Faculty of Dentistry of state and foundation universities or in the Faculty of Dentistry on behalf of the Ministry of Health. 8- Graduates who want to do a doctorate in science; can apply to clinical dentistry doctoral programs in dentistry faculties at state or foundation universities and doctoral programs in basic medical sciences at medical faculties. Those who are successful as a result of the evaluation start their Science Doctorate education.

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Access to Further Studies

Candidates who successfully complete their education in dentistry, if they have sufficient knowledge of foreign languages and pass special exams (Dentistry Specialization Training Entrance Exam, Faculty Training Program and Doctorate Program), they transfer to higher degree programs.

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Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

It is applied in accordance with the Article 32 of the Associate Degree and Undergraduate Education Regulations taken by BUU Senate Decision and BUU Faculty of Dentistry Education and Examination Directive.

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Graduation Requirements

In order to successfully graduate from the Faculty of Dentistry, it is necessary to pass all the courses available in the first five years (equivalent to 300 ECTS) and to obtain a weighted grade average of at least 2.00 over 4.00. They obtain it following its approval by the Ministry of Health.

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Mode of Study

Full-Time

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Address and Contact Details

Prof. Dr. ARZU YILMAZTEPE ORAL
BUÜ Kampüsü
Adres: Özlüce Görükle Kampüsü, 16059 Nilüfer/Bursa
Telefon: (0224) 295 39 21
E mail: arzuy@uludag.edu.tr

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Facilities

4 Professors, 4 Associate Professors, 4 Assistant Professor and 3 Lecturers work within the Faculty of Dentistry.
In our faculty, theoretical education is given face to face or online (hybrid-synchronous distance + face to face) in 3 large and more than 30 small classrooms within the Faculty of Medicine. Basic medical sciences courses are given by faculty members, who were accredited in 2012 and reacred for 6 years in 2018. Almost all of the classrooms have all technological facilities such as computers with internet access, projectors, and sound systems.
“USIM-GOOD MEDICINE APPLICATIONS AND SIMULATION CENTER” has taken its place in the new training program with the transition to integrated education. A six-unit standard patient outpatient clinic and a simulation unit containing five wireless advanced technology simulators were established in the center, which includes innovations for free work such as professional skills applications, cyber anatomy, cyber physiology, computer and microscope laboratories and multidisciplinary technology areas.
There are 885 beds in BUÜ Health Application and Research Center, which has all kinds of advanced technological facilities where applied trainings are held. This center was accredited by JCI (Joint Commission International) for 7 years in 2007, and also received the ISO 9001-2000 quality certificate from SGS.
T.R. The Ministry of Health Bursa Oral and Dental Health Hospital is a hospital that received 95 points from Health Quality Standards Oral and Dental Health Services inspections in 2019. It has a preclinical practice laboratory for 30 students, faculty offices and clinics belonging to each department.

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Curriculum