ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM · 2 YEARS

Oral And Dental Health

An undergraduate program equipped with an up-to-date curriculum, applied education and industry collaborations.

Language: Turkish
Degree: Associate Degree
120 AKTS
Döşemealtı Campus

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

A strong undergraduate program in its field

The program combines a strong theoretical foundation with applied education and internship experience. Students acquire field-specific skills before graduation.

We prepare our graduates for their careers through internships, industry collaborations and international exchange programs.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Broad career opportunities in the field

Our graduates can work in public institutions, the private sector, academia and international platforms, and also have the opportunity to start their own businesses through entrepreneurship.

WHY THIS DEPARTMENT?

Quality Education

We train competent graduates in their field with an up-to-date curriculum and an applied education approach.

Applied Learning

We strengthen the learning process with projects, internships and applied work that combine theory and practice.

Industry Collaborations

We prepare our students for professional life before graduation through internships, mentorship and industry partnerships.

International Experience

We offer global experience and career opportunities through Erasmus+ and exchange programs.

Year 2 · Fall 30 AKTS
Year 2 · Spring 30 AKTS
ADS 1011

Enfeksiyon Hastalıkları

3.00 AKTS 2.00 Credits Turkish

Instructor: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Yasemin TURGUT

Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to enable students to explain the basic concepts and transmission routes of infectious diseases, recognize infection risks in dental clinics, distinguish infections with oral manifestations and odontogenic infections, apply standard precautions and appropriate infection control measures, and understand the principles of healthcare worker immunization and post-exposure management.

Prerequisites / Corequisites

None.

Course Books / Materials / Recommended Resources

Miller, C. H. Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team. 7th ed. Elsevier, 2022.Samaranayake, L. Essential Microbiology for Dentistry. 6th ed. Elsevier, 2024.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings: Basic Expectations for Safe Care. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2024.

Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence

Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, cheating or attempted cheating, plagiarism, presenting false information or citations, facilitating dishonest acts by others, obtaining exams without permission, using previously completed work without informing the instructor, and altering academic work. Any violation of academic integrity is considered a serious academic offense and is subject to the university’s disciplinary regulations.

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