88 Dentistry MSc Degree Programs

The Master’s program “Master in Esthetic Dentistry” at the J.W. Goethe University offers an advanced academic training in the field of esthetic dentistry with an international focus. It is a 90 ECTS part-time program where the medium of instruction is English.

This is a one-year, full-time degree programme in MSc Oral Medicine aimed at qualified dental clinicians looking to develop competency in clinical oral medicine. It focuses on the recognition, investigation, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with common oral and maxillofacial diseases and will provide a sound grounding in the fundamental principles of UK specialist practice.

The MSc in Pediatric Dentistry curriculum is based on guidelines from the Accreditation Standards for Advanced Specialty Education Programs in Pediatric Dentistry of the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, The European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and Specialty Advisory Committee for Pediatric Dentistry of The Faculty of Dental Surgery of The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

The M.Sc. Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry programme focuses on restorative dentistry and dental aesthetics in an interdisciplinary context. It teaches functional, aesthetic and scientific skills for complex reconstruction – from minimally invasive procedures to CAD/CAM and implant prosthetics. A strong practical focus, clinical placements, and interdisciplinary training prepare students for demanding aesthetic concepts. The 90-ECTS programme expands the curriculum with in-depth scientific training (‘Scientific Working and Empirical Research’).

The degree program Odontology aims at educating dentists capable of diagnosing and treating dental conditions and cooperating with other health care specialists in ensuring individual and public health.

The Master of Science in Restorative Dentistry answers the regional demand for an advanced professional qualification. The University offers this full-time postgraduate degree training program which permits the General Dental Practitioner to pursue a training pathway over a minimum of 3 years.

This three-year, part-time programme is for dental practitioners who want to improve their skills within the discipline of implant dentistry. This course provides exemplary one-to-one supervision within a private clinical practice setting alongside theoretical teaching to support you on your journey to becoming a confident implantologist.

The postgraduate programme in MSc periodontology is designed to provide practitioners with in-depth evidence-based knowledge and technical skills that can be applied in their practice while pursuing a postgraduate education degree. The structure of the programme allows practitioners to experience the surgical techniques in periodontology.

The aims of the Dental Hygiene Program are to educate and train dental hygienists based on the requirements recognized in the EU, to create possibilities for acquiring the qualification of a dental hygienist, granting the right to provide healthcare services, to foster interest in the novelties of the science and practice of oral health care, to develop creative, scientific, and critical thinking, and the sense of intellectual satisfaction from studies or work.

The M.Sc. Advanced General Dental Practice programme, which is offered exclusively as a 90-ECTS course, is primarily aimed at young professionals and international dentists. The aim is to provide comprehensive, practical qualifications in all areas of dentistry. Students deepen their clinical skills in oral surgery, orthodontics, conservative dentistry, endodontics, periodontology and prosthetics – from laboratory and phantom training to patient treatment under supervision.

The M.Sc. Implantology and Dental Surgery programme qualifies dentists as highly specialised experts in implantology and dental surgery. It combines the latest scientific findings with intensive practical training – from exercises on models and cadavers to patient treatment under supervision. The aim is to gain confidence in dealing with complex implantology and oral surgery cases as well as in complication management. The 90-ECTS programme expands the curriculum with in-depth scientific training (‘Scientific Working and Empirical Research’).

This postgraduate Master's programme trains specialised experts in the treatment of complex periodontal and peri-implant diseases. It combines scientifically sound theory with intensive practical training, including supervised periodontal surgery. Topics include prophylaxis, diagnostics, surgical and plastic-aesthetic periodontal therapy, and peri-implantitis. The 90-ECTS programme expands the curriculum with in-depth scientific training (‘Scientific Working and Empirical Research’). The M.Sc. Periodontology programme enhances employability and the quality of patient care.

The M.Sc. Specialized Orthodontics is aimed at specialist orthodontists or dentists with equivalent qualifications and imparts specialist knowledge beyond the level of a specialist dentist. The focus is on interdisciplinary orthognathic therapy in close cooperation with maxillofacial surgery. In addition to classic and modern orthodontic techniques (e.g. aligners, lingual techniques, multi-bracket systems), the programme focuses on interdisciplinary interfaces and practical training.

The MSc Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is a rigorous, three-year, full-time graduate program that offers advanced, specialized training in the field of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. This comprehensive program integrates intensive clinical experience with in-depth didactic instruction, cutting-edge research, and academic teaching. It is designed to equip students with the highest level of surgical proficiency and academic excellence.

Established for over 40 years, and one of the longest-running clinical training programs in the UK, the Orthodontics MScD Orthodontics course is designed to provide clinical and academic training for future specialists in clinical orthodontics in a highly professional and rewarding environment.