Oral And Dental Health Department

The Oral and Dental Health Program of Toros University Vocational School was established in 2014 and started education in the 2014–2015 academic year. The language of instruction is Turkish, and the duration of the program is two years. Academic success is regulated based on semester and course completion principles.

The program consists of four semesters and includes compulsory common courses, vocational courses, practical courses, and elective courses related to the program. Students who successfully complete the program are awarded an associate degree and obtain the title of “Oral and Dental Health Technician.” 

An Oral and Dental Health Technician is a qualified healthcare professional who assists the dentist in the protection of oral health, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of diseases and disorders of the teeth, gums, and related oral and jaw tissues. They are also responsible for raising patient awareness about oral and dental health and are authorized to perform preventive dentistry practices under the supervision of a dentist. 

The mission of the Oral and Dental Health Program is to train knowledgeable, experienced associate degree-level healthcare personnel who assist dentists, meeting the increasing demand in the field of dental health.