DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE

Oral and Dental Health is a very important part of general health. The most common diseases in humans are tooth decay and periodontal diseases. Without a doubt, these preventable diseases, if left untreated, can lead to loss of tissues around the mouth and teeth, as well as contributing to the formation of conditions that can lead to systematic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases that threaten general health and human life.

Today, the relation between diabetes and periodontal diseases has been proven. It is difficult to control blood sugar in the cases of diabetes with periodontal tissue destruction. Some patients with chronic gingival bleeding and loss of peridontal tissue are diagnosed with diabetes thanks to the dentists’ guidance.

Istanbul Kent University Oral and Dental Healthcare Education, Application and Research Center in cooperation with the Faculty of Dentistry of Istanbul Kent University, will fulfil their duty in training young dentists, and fulfill their responsibilities to the community by planning social responsibility projects and will show the utmost effort in the provision of dental care at the top level in the prevention and treatment of oral and dental health problems of our people by creating awareness.

In this context, as Istanbul Kent University Oral and Dental Healthcare Education, Application and Research Center, we are proud to contribute to the oral and dental health of our people and therefore to their general health.