Evaluation of Dentistry Students' Reasons for Choosing The Faculty of Dentistry and Perspectives on Specialization Education

Authors : Büşra Tosun, Nur Uysal

Pages : 227-231

Doi:10.17567/currresdentsci.1512912

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Publication Date : 2025-07-24

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the factors affecting students\\\' decision to choose the faculty of dentistry, which departments are preferred in post-graduate specialization education, and the factors that affect their decision on the field of specialization. Methods: A total of 18 questions were asked in three basic sections to 288 dentistry students. The form was created online via the Google Forms website and distributed to participants. Multiple Chi-Square analysis was used in the analysis of multiple-choice categorical variables. Results: A statistically significant difference was found between the father\\\'s education level and the reasons for choosing the faculty because of the binary analysis (p <0.05). It was observed that students whose fathers were literate tended to choose the dentistry faculty more due to the higher income potential, while those whose fathers had university education tended to choose it more for personal interest and enjoyment. As for the specialization, Orthodontics ranked first (39.4%), followed by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (29.1%), and Oral Diagnosis and Radiology was the least preferred option (2.4%). Conclusion: The fear of not being able to find a job after graduation dominates and affects students\\\' choices of both faculty and specialization. In addition to its high financial returns and job guarantee, the Faculty of Dentistry is preferred by a wide segment of people who focus on the spiritual aspect of the profession, as it is beneficial to society. The specialization exam may need to be modified to include not only theory but also practical application.
Keywords : Diş hekimliği öğrencileri, meslek seçimi, uzmanlık

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