Dental education begins with a strong academic foundation. Its true value emerges when knowledge develops into professional competence, clinical responsibility, and ethical practice.

At BAU International University, Batumi, the one cycle undergraduate Dentistry program leading to the Doctor of Dental Medicine qualification is designed around this principle. The program responds to the realities of a rapidly evolving profession in which scientific progress, technological advancement, and increasing patient expectations continuously raise standards of dental care.

The Dentistry program is aligned with the benchmark competencies of the Association for Dental Education in Europe for the Graduating European Dentist. At the same time, it reflects the national context of higher education and the needs of the healthcare labor market. The curriculum incorporates international academic experience and best practices drawn from institutions such as Queen Mary University of London School of Dentistry and the Faculty of Dentistry at Bahçeşehir University in Istanbul. This academic foundation ensures that students receive an education shaped by internationally recognized approaches and contemporary professional expectations. From the earliest stages of study, the program is structured to establish a clear connection between theory and practice. Students develop a solid biomedical and clinical foundation while gradually learning to approach knowledge through a clinical perspective. Integrated modules, problem based learning, and case based discussions foster analytical thinking, professional communication, and the ability to build coherent diagnostic and treatment pathways. These competencies are formed well before students assume full clinical responsibility, allowing them to enter clinical environments with confidence and clarity. A distinctive strength of the program lies in its structured transition from simulation based learning to real clinical practice. Students first refine essential skills in modern simulation laboratories and dental skills environments, where learning takes place in a controlled and supportive setting.

This stage plays a critical role in building precision, confidence, and professional discipline, while reinforcing patient safety as a fundamental principle of dental education. Clinical practice represents a cornerstone of the Dentistry program. After completing the required licensing procedures, students participate in supervised and structured clinical training supported by continuously updated infrastructure, advanced technological resources, and experienced academic staff. Throughout their education, students are trained to deliver patient centered care, maintain high standards of infection control, and approach each clinical decision with ethical awareness and professional responsibility. Dentistry is among the most rapidly advancing fields within healthcare. Scientific innovation continues to introduce new treatment methods and standards, including digital dentistry, modern implantology, and technology driven treatment planning. The program reflects these developments by emphasizing evidence based clinical thinking and by preparing students to adapt to new methods and guidelines as professional practice evolves.

The educational philosophy of the program extends beyond technical and clinical skill development. Ethical values, patient safety, critical thinking, and professional accountability are integrated throughout the curriculum. Communication skills are developed progressively, enabling students to work effectively with patients, colleagues, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams. In parallel, the program places strong emphasis on scientific literacy and research competence, encouraging students to engage with evidence, analyze clinical data, and cultivate a lifelong learning mindset. Guided by an educational vision aligned with international standards, BAU International University, Batumi is committed to graduating dentists who are clinically competent, ethically grounded, and socially responsible. Graduates of the program are prepared to contribute meaningfully to individual patient care and to the broader goal of improving oral health within the community and beyond.