Statement from TDB about the student who was not assigned to work at the conference because of her headscarf

MEMBER – A written statement was made by TDB following allegations that a Faculty of Dentistry student was not accepted for work in support services at the World Dental Congress held in Istanbul on 12-15 September 2024 because of the scar her

In the statement, it was confirmed that dental faculty students are encouraged and receive financial support to participate in various support services at conferences.

In the statement, it was said that an organization company in Turkey was appointed by the Turkish Dental Association and the World Dental Association to carry out the organization services of the conference, and they said: “This company will do some of the hundreds of jobs to be done. directly, and some of them buy services from other companies.” phrases were used.

In the statement, the following was noted:

“The sponsors who are going to be assigned to our conference are among the business items for which the organizing company receives services from another company. As the Turkish Dental Association, on the allegations that one of our students was subjected to discriminatory practices as a result. dress, the matter began to be investigated immediately, and an attempt was made to understand the problem by holding meetings at the highest level with the relevant parties.

In this context; Our Union President met with the relevant student and his family, shared the students’ grief, emphasized that discriminatory practices were rejected on all grounds, and said that the problem was being pursued. On the other hand, relevant companies and their employees have been warned to be alert and free from discrimination according to the views and methods of the Turkish Dental Association, and the necessary measures have been taken. “The strongest ones who will say that they have not been discriminated against because of their clothes are our dear students who have participated in scientific events organized by the Turkish Dental Association and Dental Chambers in order.”

(Anatolia Agency)