| 1 | The general concepts of Restorative Dentistry, including caries removal and treatment methods for non-carious tooth hard tissue loss, are taught theoretically and practically. |
| 2 | Developing Clinical Practice Skills The aim is for students to gain practical experience performing restorative procedures (fillings, restorations, aesthetic and tooth tissue-preserving treatments, etc.) on real patients or in a clinical internship setting, and to develop competence in material selection, procedure sequence, and technical application. |
| 3 | Integrating Theoretical Knowledge with Clinical Practice The aim is to develop the ability to relate basic scientific knowledge, such as enamel and dentin anatomy/histology, caries progression, dental tissue behavior, properties of restorative materials, and application principles, to clinical treatments. |
| 4 | Enhancing Diagnostic, Decision-Making, and Planning Competence Identifying cases requiring restorative treatment; planning the procedure based on caries depth, material loss, pulp status, restoration type selection (direct vs. indirect), and patient expectations and long-term function. |
| 5 | Attention to Aesthetic and Functional Outcomes To develop the ability to consider elements that will ensure the functional and long-lasting restoration, such as aesthetic criteria (color, texture, contour, polishing, etc.), occlusal fit, oral hygiene, and periodontal health. |
| 6 | Patient-Physician Communication and Professional Responsibility Understanding patient expectations, providing information, and explaining treatment options; developing sensitivity to aspects such as patient safety, sterilization, ethical principles, clinical hygiene, and professional responsibility. |
| 7 | Integrating Preventive Approaches Being aware of approaches such as caries prevention, minimally invasive treatments, and tooth tissue-preserving techniques; and thinking beyond restorative treatment to a preventive and care-oriented approach. |