First Graduates of Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University (NEVÜ) Faculty of Dentistry Take Their Oath

A Milestone in the Academic History of Nevşehir University

Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University (NEVÜ) witnessed one of the most significant events in its academic history yesterday. The Faculty of Dentistry, which has become a leading center in the region following extensive investments in recent years, graduated its first group of students [1]. The ceremony, held at the Vali Şinasi Kuş Cultural and Congress Center, hosted provincial officials, rectors of neighboring universities, academic staff, and the enthusiastic families of the students.

The faculty, which began admitting students in the 2021-2022 academic year, has now trained young dentists ready to serve society after an intensive five-year educational period. Professor Dr. Bayram Deviren, Vice Rector and Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, described this day as a "transformation era" for the university in his speech [2].

Honoring Top Students and the Professional Oath

During the ceremony, Züleyha Arslanargun, who ranked first in the faculty, delivered a speech on behalf of all graduates. Reflecting on the challenges and memories of the past five years, she spoke of the pride of having her and her classmates' names recorded as the "first graduates" in the faculty's history [3]. Following her, İrem Kaya and Ayşenur Çibik were honored as the second and third-ranking students, respectively, and received their certificates of achievement.

The emotional and symbolic highlight of the ceremony was the recitation of the Dentistry Oath. The young graduates pledged to remain faithful to ethical principles, the preservation of human health, and the advancement of science throughout their professional lives. Dr. Murat İçen, Director of the University's Dentistry Education and Research Hospital, emphasized during this segment that receiving a diploma is not the end of the road, but the beginning of a great responsibility toward public health [1].

Advanced Infrastructure and Future Vision

The NEVÜ Faculty of Dentistry has followed a rapid growth path over these five years. According to reports presented at the ceremony, the faculty now provides high standards for clinical education with 117 dental units, 2 equipped operating rooms, and an 8-bed inpatient ward in its teaching hospital [2].

Professor Deviren noted that the faculty has achieved significant success not only at the national level but also in attracting international students and providing specialized training (DUS). He urged the graduates to remain science-oriented and to act as scientific ambassadors for NEVÜ across Turkey and the world, relying on the modern infrastructure in which they were trained [3]. The ceremony concluded with the traditional tossing of graduation caps and commemorative photos.