The goal of the dentistry program is to train scientifically and practically educated dentists who are equipped to independently and responsibly practice dental medicine, pursue continuing education, postgraduate studies, and engage in lifelong further training. The program aims to provide foundational knowledge, skills, and competencies across all disciplines necessary for the dental care of the population.
Frankfurt’s dentistry program is one of the largest training centers in Germany, offering innovative teaching and learning methods and motivated instructors to ensure the best possible preparation for practicing modern dentistry. In recent years, dental therapies and treatment methods have advanced dramatically. The use of cutting-edge materials and techniques for preserving teeth is now considered state-of-the-art, alongside digital impression techniques and CAD/CAM-supported production of dental prosthetics. But how can this high standard of training be maintained in times of tight budgets and increasing student numbers? Teaching must be as modern and high-quality as the therapies and treatment methods used. Students provide structured advice to patients, focus entirely on complex therapies during treatment courses, ensure quality throughout the treatment process with digital documentation, and complete treatments within the course timeframe. These conditions are made possible through the Frankfurt teaching model. Students plan interdisciplinary patient care and structured communication for consultations using real patient cases and practice these skills with simulated patients. They learn how to preserve teeth even under challenging conditions, prevent and treat gum diseases, provide care with the latest implant systems, take digital impressions, design and produce dental prosthetics on the computer, and integrate them for patients. They identify dental misalignments and understand how to correct them. Teaching in small groups and the use of modern media technologies, such as TED systems, are standard practices, as is the integration of computer-assisted learning. Before students are allowed to fully focus on patient treatment, their knowledge and skills are objectively and systematically assessed using modern examination methods to ensure patient safety.