Dental Technology

Semester plan

1. Semester 116 ECTS requiredDental Restoration Cases Documentation · Dental Technology – From Digital Applications to AI, Materials, Science · Digital Design and Planning · Scientific Methods I

   • Dental Restoration Cases DocumentationSummary by OWWZ: Produces and documents ten dental restorations using conventional and digital methods. Records planning, manufacturing, placement and follow-up through written reports, photography, video and three-dimensional imaging.Semesters 1–5Exam (in German): 10 Behandlungsdokumentationen (benotet)10 ECTS
   • Dental Technology – From Digital Applications to AI, Materials, ScienceSummary by OWWZ: Evaluates digital dental technologies, AI and dental materials against clinical requirements. Compares material tests and studies concerning biocompatibility, long-term performance and relevance to restorative treatment.Semesters 1–210 ECTS
   • Digital Design and PlanningSummary by OWWZ: Practises software for dental restorations and builds virtual patients from imaging and scan data. Assesses digital planning, manufacturing and safe transfer to actual patients through benefits and risks.Semesters 1–28 ECTS
   • Scientific Methods ISummary by OWWZ: Introduces philosophy of science, good research practice and academic writing. Trains literature searching, critical study appraisal and biomedical statistics as foundations for independent research.Semesters 1–2Exam (in German): Hausarbeit 10 Seiten, 8 Wochen (benotet)9 ECTS
2. Semester 224 ECTS requiredAnatomy, Physiology, Hygiene and Oral DiseasesContinues: Dental Restoration Cases Documentation, Dental Technology – From Digital Applications to AI, Materials, Science, Digital Design and Planning, Scientific Methods I

   • Anatomy, Physiology, Hygiene and Oral DiseasesSummary by OWWZ: Deepens anatomical and functional knowledge of the masticatory system and face using specimens. Covers visible oral diseases and hygiene measures for patient-specific restorations and collaboration within the treatment team.8 ECTS
3. Semester 318 ECTS requiredDental Technology Procedures – CAD/CAM and 3D Imaging · Process Management within a Therapeutic Team & Patient Handling · Scientific Methods IIContinues: Dental Restoration Cases Documentation

   • Dental Technology Procedures – CAD/CAM and 3D ImagingSummary by OWWZ: Practises digital dental restoration production with CAD/CAM, milling and 3D printing. Evaluates desktop systems, material limitations and imaging techniques including intraoral scanning and augmented reality.Semesters 3–410 ECTS
   • Process Management within a Therapeutic Team & Patient HandlingSummary by OWWZ: Trains consensus building, allocation of responsibilities and communication in multidisciplinary treatment teams. Connects risk-benefit assessment with patient communication, project coordination and conflict management.8 ECTS
   • Scientific Methods IISummary by OWWZ: Deepens biomedical statistics and research planning. Analyses methodological errors and reporting in publications and develops suitable in-vitro or in-vivo studies for dental research questions.Semesters 3–5Exam (in German): Hausarbeit 10 Seiten, 8 Wochen (benotet)9 ECTS
4. Semester 423 ECTS requiredComplex Workflows with Simulated Treatment of a Patients Avatar und Guided Surgery with Robotics · Offering Consulting Services for Dental TechnologyContinues: Dental Restoration Cases Documentation, Dental Technology Procedures – CAD/CAM and 3D Imaging, Scientific Methods II

   • Complex Workflows with Simulated Treatment of a Patients Avatar und Guided Surgery with RoboticsSummary by OWWZ: Compares digital workflows for immediate implant restoration with patient-specific abutments and prostheses. Uses virtual patients and guided or robotic surgery; evaluates effort, radiation exposure, quality and reliability.Semesters 4–59 ECTS
   • Offering Consulting Services for Dental TechnologySummary by OWWZ: Develops consulting services for clinicians on dental manufacturing methods, cost-effectiveness and workflow optimisation. Trains client-oriented presentations and examines new business models for dental laboratories.8 ECTS
5. Semester 518 ECTS requiredQuality and Economic ManagementContinues: Complex Workflows with Simulated Treatment of a Patients Avatar und Guided Surgery with Robotics, Dental Restoration Cases Documentation, Scientific Methods II

   • Quality and Economic ManagementSummary by OWWZ: Combines dental laboratory quality management and regulatory requirements with process control, marketing and leadership. Analyses operational risks, profitability and opportunities for additional business activities.8 ECTS
6. Semester 620 ECTS requiredMaster Thesis

   • Master ThesisSummary by OWWZ: Independently investigates a dental technology research question using literature, laboratory or clinical methods. Justifies methodological decisions and defends the findings in an oral examination.Thesis20 ECTS

Topic profile

ECTS by topic from the curriculum’s modules; together at most the programme’s ECTS.RequiredElective

• Medicine18 ECTS: 18 required18 ECTS
• Statistics18 ECTS: 18 required18 ECTS
• Leadership10 ECTS: 10 required10 ECTS
• CAD and computer-aided design8 ECTS: 8 required8 ECTS
• Medical engineering8 ECTS: 8 required8 ECTS
• Additive manufacturing and 3D printing5 ECTS: 5 required5 ECTS
• Anatomy and physiology4 ECTS: 4 required4 ECTS
• Counselling, coaching and supervision4 ECTS: 4 required4 ECTS

Curriculum sources

• Studien- und Prüfungsordnung Dental Technology, Master of ScienceExamination regulations · Version Ordnung vom 15.01.2026; UniReport 02.03.2026 · checked 18 October 2026