Department of Orthodontics

Baskent University Faculty of Dentistry Department of Orthodontics was established in 1999 and started its doctorate education in fall 2000. The program is for 4 years, the first 2 years are devoted to doctorate courses and the last 2 years for thesis studies. In addition, there is an intensive clinical education for 4 years. Doctorate students are required to complete the orthodontic treatment of at least 80 patients during the 4-year education period. In our department, preventive and interceptive orthodontic treatments, functional and orthopedic treatments of growing individuals, fixed orthodontic treatments of children and adults, orthodontic treatments of patients with periodontal problems and cleft lip and/or palate, orthodontic treatment for prosthodotic reasons and orthognathic surgery are taught. The department is located in Başkent University Faculty of Dentistry. As of 2020, 3 professors, 2 assistant professors, 1 lecturer and 2 postdoctoral fellows are working full time in the Department (Ankara, Istanbul and Adana units). When needed, part-time instructors are also employed. The decisions related with the Department are made by the Department Committee which is composed of all members of the Department. The Department is governed by the Chairman and a deputy chairman. Although the medium of instruction is Turkish, students are expected to have a passing score from the foreign language (English) as it is essential for the follow-up of scientific literature.