Goal 1 – Quality and Competence in Education
To provide a student-centered, contemporary dental education aligned with the National Core Education Program (DUÇEP) and stakeholder expectations.
Objective 1 – Quality and Competence in Education
1. To regularly update the curriculum in line with DUÇEP and current scientific developments
2. To strengthen clinical and preclinical training infrastructure with modern technologies
3. To expand active learning and practice-oriented teaching methods
4. To improve the validity and reliability of assessment and evaluation systems
5. To enhance the effectiveness of student advising and mentoring services
Goal 2 – Research and Knowledge Production
To contribute to the generation and dissemination of knowledge in dentistry by promoting scientific research activities.
Objective 2 - Research and Knowledge Production
1. To increase the participation of faculty members and students in research projects
2. To enhance the number and quality of national and international publications and projects
3. To develop interdisciplinary and international academic collaborations
Goal 3 – Healthcare Services and Community Engagement
To provide preventive and therapeutic oral healthcare services in a high-quality, safe, and sustainable manner, and to contribute to improving public awareness of oral health.
Objective 3 - Healthcare Services and Community Engagement
1. To strengthen clinical service delivery prioritizing patient safety and satisfaction
2. To integrate preventive dentistry practices into education and community services
3. To increase community-based oral and dental health projects
4. To support active student involvement in community engagement activities
Goal 4 – Lifelong Learning and Alumni Relations
To ensure continuity in pre- and post-graduate education and to develop sustainable relationships with alumni.
Objective 4 - Lifelong Learning and Alumni Relations
1. To organize continuing education programs for graduates
2. To improve the effectiveness of the alumni tracking system
3. To maintain academic and professional activities that strengthen alumni–student–faculty interaction
Goal 5 – Institutional Development, Digital Transformation, and Quality Assurance
To establish quality assurance systems and continuous improvement processes as an integral part of the institutional culture.
Objective 5 - Institutional Development, Digital Transformation, and Quality Assurance
1. To ensure the sustainability of accreditation processes
2. To regularly implement quality assurance activities based on the PDCA (Plan–Do–Check–Act) cycle
3. To integrate digital dentistry and information management systems into education and service processes
4. To effectively utilize internal and external stakeholder feedback in improvement processes