About the Programme
Key Learning Outcomes
- PO1Scientific Quality * Makes clinical decisions by using problem-solving and critical thinking skills during the patient diagnosis and treatment plan process. * Monitors academic resources at the international level and evaluates research results. * Uses evidence-based dentistry practices, if any, in his professional practice to provide a high level of up-to-date clinical service.
- PO2Professionalism and Ethics * By adopting the concept of lifelong learning; Makes and implements plans that will ensure continuous professional development and ensures continuous professional development. * Complies with universal professional ethical rules in solving clinical problems. * In multiple patient applications, considers the urgent and priority medical situation. * Complies with national legal rules in service provision. * Ensures the confidentiality of patient information and records. * Obtains informed consent
- PO3Communication * Applies interpersonal harmony and communication skills. * Communicates effectively with colleagues and team members. * Communicates effectively with patients and their relatives. * Evaluates and communicates with patients in accordance with their age and developmental levels. * Shows a biopsychosocial approach to the patient and acts patient oriented.
- PO4Prioritization of Health * In individual dentistry practices, it prioritizes the protection and promotion of health, not corrective treatment. * Takes responsibility for protecting and improving oral and dental health at the social level. * He plans and implements the social protective programs he prepares according to the risk groups of the patients. * Makes recommendations regarding the national oral and dental health system and health policies. * Supports health promotion practices. * It supports the state of health in different stages of life (pregnancy, birth, puerperium, newborn, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, menopause andropause, old age
- PO5Institution Management and Leadership * Systematizes patient safety and clinical risk management in treatment service delivery. * Establishes a team within the scope of healthcare services, ensures the harmonious functioning of the team and leads the team. * Respects and empathizes with the team he works with, his patients and his colleagues. * Ensures complete keeping, protection and confidentiality of patient records. * Monitors, evaluates and implements current developments regarding the management of oral and dental health services. * Manages financial and human resources effectively and efficiently. * Complies with and implements quality improvement processes. * Makes a disaster plan in institution management. * Provides ergonomic and safe working environments for himself and other employees.
- PO6Information Technologies * Uses information technologies in administrative and clinical processes. * Uses information technologies in obtaining, storing and using patient records. * Provides security and access control of electronic records. * Monitors, evaluates and applies current developments within the scope of information technologies in dentistry.
- PO7Diagnosis and Treatment Processes * Determines working limits accurately, requests consultation when necessary, and directs the patient to a specialist. * For diagnosis and treatment planning, he takes the detailed history of the patient, performs clinical and radiographic examination, uses auxiliary diagnostic methods, when necessary, evaluates the findings and manages the process. * Considers the patient's general health condition in treatment planning. * Prepares and presents alternative treatment plans for the patient, considering the patient's oral and dental health risk group (tooth decay, periodontal disease, etc.). * Makes clinical decisions together with the patient by informing the patient about the advantages and disadvantages of alternative treatment plans. * Plans oral and dental care for all groups, including different age groups and patients with special needs. * Uses the professional practices included in the job description appropriately and on time.