The future dentists took their first step into the profession with their white coats.

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University (MAKÜ) Faculty of Dentistry dressed its students in white coats with a ceremony organized as part of World Dentists Day. In the program held at Lavanta Tepesi Hotel, students experienced the excitement of taking their first steps into the profession.

In the opening speech of the ceremony, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry Prof. Dr. Ali Alp Sağlam touched upon the deep-rooted history of dental education in Turkey. Sağlam, who stated that the foundations of the profession were laid with the establishment of the Dental School on November 22, 1908, noted that today the profession has reached a broad structure with 105 faculties and 132 ADSM, and reminded that a total of 43,200 dentists are working in the country.

Sağlam expressed that although the number of dentists per 100,000 people in Turkey is below the European Union average, this gap will close in the coming years. Drawing attention to the rapid increase in the number of students, Sağlam emphasized the importance of quality education and preventive dentistry. He stated that they will continue their efforts to increase the habit of going to the dentist in society and congratulated all his colleagues on November 22, Turkish Dentistry Day.

Then, Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Ömer Tekşen, who took the podium, drew attention to the value of the medical profession in society. Addressing the students' families and participants, Tekşen expressed his pleasure in experiencing this special moment together and wished the students success in their professional lives.

After the speeches, approximately 80 students were dressed in white coats by protocol members. The enthusiastic ceremony turned into an unforgettable memory for the students and their families.

The program continued with scientific presentations held after the coat-wearing ceremony.

Akdeniz University Faculty of Dentistry faculty members;

Prof. Dr. Alper Sindel, “Augmentation Strategies: Clinical Applications”,
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nezahat Arzu Kayar, “Current Treatment Approaches in Teeth with Poor Prognosis”,
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Dündar, “Aesthetic Approaches in Diastema Closure and Anterior Fracture Treatments” provided information to the participants about current approaches with their presentations.