Dentists will shout their demands in front of the Ministry of Health

Dentistry Union (DİŞHEK-SEN) will hold a press release on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 15.00, in front of the Ministry of Health, with the participation of dentists from all over Turkey.

In the press release; The worsening working conditions of public dentists, loss of financial and personnel rights, problems in the performance and additional payment system, and the employment demands of thousands of dentists awaiting appointment will be discussed.

In addition, the difficulties experienced by citizens in accessing dental treatments in public hospitals, disruptions in appointment and treatment processes, and problems in meeting the increasing service demand without creating adequate health facilities and treatment capacity will be brought to the agenda. Solution suggestions such as opening new oral and dental health centers, increasing public investments and dentist employment, and expanding preventive dentistry services will be voiced.

Attention will also be drawn to the effects of the unplanned increase in dental faculties and student quotas on the quality of education and employment.