Mission and Vision

MISSION

The mission of the Dental Prosthesis Technology Program is to train qualified dental prosthesis technicians who are educated in line with national and international standards in the field of oral and dental health, who integrate scientific knowledge with practice, who have a command of digital dentistry and modern prosthetic technologies, who are committed to professional ethical principles, and who prioritize quality and patient safety.

In line with this mission, the Program has adopted the following core objectives:

• Developing students' professional knowledge, skills and practical competencies within the framework of a quality assurance system;

• Conducting education and training processes with a continuous improvement (PDCA cycle) approach;

• Offering education aligned with digital manufacturing technologies (CAD/CAM, 3D printers, etc.);

• Training individuals with analytical thinking skills who are responsive to the needs of the sector, stakeholders and society;

• Equipping graduates with professional and technical competencies that enhance their employability. 

VISION

The vision of the Dental Prosthesis Technology Program is to be a pioneering program in practice-oriented education that is recognized nationally as a model among associate degree programs in dental prosthesis technologies and digital dentistry in terms of quality assurance, education and training processes, and graduate competencies; that closely follows international developments and integrates them into its curriculum; and that builds strong partnerships with the sector.

In line with this vision, the Program aims to sustain an educational approach that:

• Embraces a continuous improvement approach,

• Effectively incorporates stakeholder feedback into educational processes,

• Produces graduates who are preferred in the sector for their professional competence and ethical stance,

• Makes effective use of digital manufacturing technologies and innovative teaching methods.