Zahnmedizin / Dentistry (State Examination)
Studying dentistry at JLU: Scientifically sound, with a practical and patient-centred approach – offering a wide range of subjects and personalised support throughout your studies.
Overview
The dentistry degree programme provides you with scientifically sound foundational knowledge and practical skills for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the teeth, mouth and jaw. You will be prepared for a career in dentistry in a way that is practical and patient-centred. In Giessen, you can expect a particularly wide range of subjects, combined with personalised support.
Start of studies
Winter semester and Summer semester
Mode of admission
with admission restriction
Duration of studies
10 semesters 6 months
Language of instruction
German
Degree
State examination
Composition of the Study Programme
What can I expect from this programme?
The study of dentistry is uniformly organised in the Federal Republic of Germany through the approbation regulation (Approbationsordnung).
The aim of the is to acquire the knowledge and skills that enable a dental license. It is designed to provide basic knowledge, skills and abilities in the respective dental subjects which are required to provide health care to the public. The dentistry program is scientifically based and practice- and patient-oriented.
What skills and interests should I have?
Prerequisites for a successful study of dentistry are good scientific knowledge in the fields of biology, chemistry and physics as well as a basic understanding of medicine and the natural sciences. Knowledge of Latin is no longer required, but is helpful in any case.
How is the programme structured?
First section of the study (1st-4th semester)
The first section of the study includes the following subjects:
- Exercise med. terminology
- Practical course physics for students of dentistry
- Practical course chemistry for students of dentistry
- Biology
- Practical course macroscopic anatomy
- Practical course microscopic anatomy
- Practical course physiology
- Practical course biochemistry and molecular biology
- Practical course dental propaedeutics with emphasis on preventive dentistry
- Dental propaedeutics course with emphasis on dental technology
- Practical course professional field exploration elective preclinical section
The first exam in dentistry includes the following subjects:
Physics, chemistry, biology, biochemistry and molecular biology, microscopic and macroscopic anatomy, physiology, dental propaedeutics.
Second section of the study (5th - 6th semester)
- Practical course dental prosthodontics on the phantom
- Practical course dental prosthodontics on phantom
- Practical course orthodontic propaedeutics and prophylaxis
- Practical course dental-surgical propaedeutics and emergency medicine
- Radiological practical course
Dental prosthodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery and oral and maxillofacial surgery, dental preservation subject group (endodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontology and tooth structure science, prevention and restoration).
Third section of the study (7th - 10th semester)
- Practical course in the Clinic or Polyclinic for Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases I and II
- Practical course in dental diagnostics and treatment planning
- Surgery course I and II
- Practical course orthodontic diagnostics and therapy I and II
- Integrated treatment courses I to IV
- Radiological practical course
- Professional knowledge and practice management
- Pharmacology and toxicology
- Pathology
- Subject Hygiene, Microbiology and Virology
- Internal medicine including immunology
- Dermatology and Allergology
- Cross-sectional area of clinical materials science
- Cross-sectional area of emergency medicine
- Cross-sectional area of pain medicine
- Cross-sectional area of medicine and dentistry of aging and the elderly
- Cross-sectional area of oral medicine and systemic aspects
- Cross-sectional area of diseases of the head and neck
- Cross-sectional area of health sciences with emphasis on epidemiology, prevention, health promotion, public health nursing, health economics, ethics and history of medicine and dentistry
- Cross-sectional area of scientific work with emphasis on medical biometrics, medical informatics, literature review and evaluation, and evidence-based medicine
- Elective course
The third exam in dentistry includes the following subjects:
- Oral-practical part: dental prosthodontics, orthodontics, dental, oral and maxillofacial diseases, oral surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, dental radiology, group of subjects dental preservation (endodontology, pediatric dentistry, periodontology and tooth structure science, prevention and restoration).
- Written part: pharmacology and toxicology, pathology, hygiene, microbiology and virology, internal medicine, dermatology and allergology. Cross-sectional areas (Emergency Medicine, Pain Medicine, Medicine and Dentistry of Aging and the Elderly, Clinical Materials Science, Oral Medicine and Systemic Aspects, Diseases of the Head and Neck, Health Sciences with emphasis on epidemiology, prevention, health promotion, public health nursing, health economics, ethics and history of medicine and dentistry Scientific work with emphasis on medical biometry, medical informatics, literature research and evaluation and evidence-based medicine.
Career Options
Can I go on to do doctoral studies?
What career paths can I pursue after graduation?
- as a practising dentist, a hospital dentist, in public health offices, as an examining dentist for medical and pension insurance, a company dentist, an army dental officer
- employment with professional associations and with professional journals
- employment in research and teaching at universities and in institutions outside universities
Application
The intake capacity of this degree programme is limited throughout the Federal Republic of Germany.
Requirements
A valid university entrance qualification (German: HZB) is required for admission to the program.
- From Germany: General university entrance qualification (= Abitur or equivalent).
- From abroad: You can find out whether the university entrance qualification from your home country qualifies you for direct admission to a degree program in Germany on the information portal for the recognition of foreign educational qualifications (anabin) .
Applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification should also note the required proof of German language proficiency .
Application process
Application for acceptance to the first semester of study: the application must be directed to Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung (hochschulstart.de) . More
Application for higher semesters: applications must be directed to Justus Liebig University Giessen. More
Special regulations apply to foreign applicants or those who gained their university-entrance qualifications abroad. More
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Application deadlines
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for a winter semester
- May 31st for "old school graduates" who acquired their university entrance qualification (Abitur) before January 16 of the current year.
- July 15th for "newly school graduated" who acquired their university entrance qualification (Abitur) after January 15 up to (and including) July 15 of the current year.
for a summer semester
- January 15th for both "old" and "new" graduates.
Further Information
Where can I find official documents about the programme?
Examination and study regulations
State Examination regulation / approbation regulations (without Teaching Degree Programmes) (in German)
Study regulations for State Examination Degree Programmes (without Teaching Degree Programmes)
Courses offered in the course cataloge
Electronical course cataloge (in German)
Study programme flyer
Zahnmedizin (PDF in German)
Is this course right for me?
Are you still not entirely sure whether the course of study is the right one for you? We support you with a wide range of information, events and advisory services around your study orientation and choice. For example, experience real university atmosphere at our Hochschulinformationstagen (HIT) and the Open Campus Day!
How do I have a successful start at JLU?
To help you get off to a good start with your studies, we warmly invite you to attend our orientation events. Here you will learn
everything you need to know about starting your studies:
- creating a course schedule,
- examination regulations and registration deadlines,
- campus areas and leisure activities,
- and much more.
At the same time, you will have the opportunity to get to know your future fellow students.
Start of studiesContact
Subject Advisor
Prof. Dr. Bernd Wöstmann
Zentrum für Zahn- Mund- Kieferheilkunde
Schlangenzahl 14
35392 Gießen
Phone: +49 641 99 46143
Email:
Bernd.Woestmann@dentist.med.uni-giessen.de
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Psychological counseling for students of medicine and dentistry
Dr. Rolf Deubner
Center for Psychosomatic Medicine
Department of Medical Psychology
Klinikstraße 29
35392 Giessen
Phone: +49 641 99 45674 (Secretary's office)
Email:
Rolf.Deubner
Central Study Advisor
Alexander Kohrt
Central Student Advisory Service
Erwin-Stein-Gebäude, 1st floor
Goethestrasse 58
35390 Giesen
International Office
Assistance for incoming, outgoing and Erasmus+ students
International Office
Goethestrasse 58
35390 Giessen