MAKÜ Faculty of Dentistry in the square: Oral and dental health consultancy for citizens

“Our Dental Hospital in the Square: Consult, Get Informed, Smile” event was held on Tuesday in front of Burdur Bedesten Bazaar, where many citizens gathered. During the event, academics from MAKÜ Faculty of Dentistry came together with citizens to answer questions related to oral and dental health.

Attending the event were MAKÜ Faculty of Dentistry Dean Prof. Dr. Ali Alp Sağlam, Chief Physician Dr. Faculty Member Hamit Tunç, Deputy Dean Dr. Faculty Member Muhammed Ayhan, Deputy Dean Dr. Faculty Member Damla Erkal, Dr. Faculty Member Süleyman Faki, and Dr. Faculty Member Zeynep Özdoğan. Citizens had the opportunity to directly ask experts about their concerns regarding oral and dental health, and preliminary assessments were also conducted with sterile examination equipment as part of the event.

“No appointment is required for the first examination”

Speaking at the event, MAKÜ Faculty of Dentistry Dean Prof. Dr. Ali Alp Sağlam stated that they wanted to meet with citizens to listen to their complaints and guide them on oral and dental health.

Emphasizing that the faculty provides services to citizens not only during specific events but also within working hours, Sağlam expressed that there is no appointment requirement for the first examination. He noted that citizens can directly apply to the faculty for their first examinations, and planning is made for necessary treatments after the examination, with appointments created when needed.

“Our faculty is fully ready to provide services”

Sağlam reported that as of today, MAKÜ Faculty of Dentistry has 17,000 square meters of closed area, and they are ready to serve the people of Burdur in the field of oral and dental health with their academic staff, research assistants, and undergraduate students.

Stating that the faculty is equipped with state-of-the-art devices and equipment, Sağlam noted that many treatments needed in the field of oral and dental health can be performed.

Inviting citizens to the faculty, Sağlam expressed that even citizens without any dental complaints can visit the faculty, saying, “We would be very happy to see you here, and even to have a tea or coffee together.”

The Science Cafe event not only brought the health service infrastructure of the university together with the people of Burdur but also provided an opportunity for citizens to directly reach experts and gain information about oral and dental health.