Periodontology and Implant Therapy (M.Sc.)
Planned launch on October 1, 2026
This international Master’s program combines academic excellence with practical expertise. Designed for experienced dentists, it offers a compact, part-time structure that fits into a professional career.
Weekly online sessions provide flexibility. Three clinical weekends in Dresden and Ferrara (Italy) ensure hands-on experience and direct exchange with top specialists. The program covers diagnostics, therapy concepts, implantology, health psychology, and scientific research – preparing you for both clinical excellence and academic advancement. The compact part-time structure fits seamlessly into professional practical and family life.
Benefit from an international network, cutting-edge knowledge, and the opportunity to publish your Master’s thesis. Strengthen your expertise, expand your professional horizon, and set new standards in specialized dentistry.
The master program empowers you to expand your treatment portfolio with advanced periodontal and implant therapies that are in high demand. By mastering state-of-the-art procedures, you increase patient satisfaction and loyalty while positioning your practice with specialized expertise and international credibility. At the same time, you build a strong professional network across Europe and gain the opportunity to advance academically, including the possibility of publishing your Master’s thesis. In this way, the program strengthens both your personal career and the long-term competitiveness of your practice.
Our degree program is designed for:
- Practicing dentists with at least two years of professional experience who want to deepen their expertise in periodontology and implant therapy
- Professionals seeking flexible academic training with online learning and international clinical weekends at German and European locations
- Ambitious dentists aiming to strengthen clinical competence, benefit from global exchange, and advance their careers in specialized dentistry
Advantages of the Master's program
Offered by DIU since 2009
Since 2009, the master’s program in “Periodontology (M.Sc.)” has been an integral part of Dresden International University’s curriculum, making it a pioneer in both program offerings and modern education.
3 weekend trips abroad for direct contact with top specialists
Three clinical weekends in Dresden and Ferrara (Italy) ensure hands-on experience and direct exchange with top specialists.
Compact and flexible part-time programm
A 4-semester program with weekly online classes and personalized academic support—designed to fit smoothly alongside full-time work and family life.
Blended learning with hands-on clinical experience
Three clinical weekends per year in rotating European cities, combining maximum flexibility with valuable real-world training.
Experienced lecturers from across Europe
Fully taught in English, led by top specialists and lecturers from across Europe.
Holistic approach
Integrates health psychology and interdisciplinary insights, plus a master’s thesis with the opportunity for international publication.
Overview of the study contents
Module 1 - Fundamentals (5 ECTS)
Module Coordinator: Prof. Dr. med. Johan Wölber
Duration: 1 semester
Credit Points: 5 ECTS
Exam performance: 60-minute written exam on the module content
Purpose: Prepare students to understand and apply the preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic foundations of periodontal care within a holistic view of systemic health, individual risk factors, and patient communication.
Key Content:
- Technical English, Diagnostics, Documentation and Treatment Planning
- Photo Documentation/Presentation
- Basic Knowledge of Epidemiology and the Relationship Between Periodontal and General Health
- Health Psychology
- Structure and Function
Module 2 - Basic Knowledge and Concepts (5 ECTS)
Module Coordinator: Prof. Dr. med. Johan Wölber
Duration: 1 semester
Credit Points: 5 ECTS
Exam performance: 60-minute written exam on the module content
Purpose: Equip students to make evidence-based periodontal diagnoses and treatment decisions by understanding disease etiology, risk factors, clinical testing, non-surgical therapy, and patient compliance.
Key Content:
- Oral Biofilm and Host Response, Medications
- Preventing and Managing Treatment Failures, Supportive Periodontal Therapy
- Risk Factor Management
- Evidence-Based Decision Making
- Non-Surgical Therapy
Module 3 - Pathology and Therapy I (5 ECTS)
Module Coordinator: NN
Duration: 1 semester
Credit Points: 5 ECTS
Exam performance: oral examination of 20 minutes
Purpose: Enable students to diagnose complex periodontal conditions and plan interdisciplinary treatment strategies that balance tooth preservation, implant restoration, surgical therapy, and referral decisions.
Key Content:
- Clinical Concepts
- Orthodontic, Restorative, and Implant-Related Aspects of Periodontal Therapy
- Periodontal Flap Techniques, Oral Mucosal Diseases, Supervision I
Module 4 - Scientific Work (5 ECTS)
Module Coordinator: Dr. rer. nat. Michael Beithe
Duration: 1 semester
Credit Points: 5 ECTS
Exam performance: portfolio examination: written exposé for scientific project (5-8 pages) + presentation (10 min).
The grade of the portfolio examination is made up of 1/2 of the term paper and 1/2 of the exposé and the presentation. The exposé and the presentation are weighed 2:1.
Purpose: Develop students’ ability to conduct scientific research, critically evaluate literature, formulate research questions, and plan academic projects according to scientific standards.
Key Content:
- Fundamentals of Scientific Work
- Literature Research
- Evaluation of Scientific Literature
- Empirical (Social) Research
- Statistics
- Structure and Process of Scientific Publications
Module 5 - Pathology and Therapy II (5 ECTS)
Module Coordinator: NN
Duration: 1 semester
Credit Points: 5 ECTS
Exam performance: 60-minute written exam on the module content
Purpose: Prepare students to plan and perform advanced periodontal and implant-related therapies using surgical, regenerative, biological, and microsurgical treatment principles.
Key Content:
- Resective Periodontal Therapy and Pre-Prosthetic Periodontal Surgery, Surgical Crown Lengthening
- Plastic Periodontal Therapy I, Microsurgical Tunneling Techniques, Socket Preservation, Ridge Augmentation
- Plastic Periodontal Therapy II, Root Coverage
Module 6 - Periodontology in a Multidisciplinary Context (5 ECTS)
Module Coordinator: NN
Duration: 1 semester
Credit Points: 5 ECTS
Exam performance: 60-minute written exam on the module content
Purpose: Enable students to integrate aesthetic and regenerative approaches into periodontal and implant therapy through theoretical knowledge and practical application of innovative treatment concepts.
Key Content:
- Aesthetics
- Regenerative Periodontal Therapy
Module 7 - Implant Therapy I (5 ECTS)
Module Coordinator: NN
Duration: 1 semester
Credit Points: 5 ECTS
Exam performance: Portfolio examination, consisting of an ungraded practical prerequisite in the form of a supervised clinical performance during a scheduled clinical weekend (practical training unit), and a graded written reflection report (approx. 10 pages) in which students document, analyse, and critically reflect on their practical implantological experiences with explicit reference to current scientific literature.
Purpose: Provide students with foundational implantology knowledge and practical skills in implant planning, osseointegration, implant materials, and clinically effective, aesthetic implant therapy.
Key Content:
- Implant Therapy I – Fundamentals: Bone Remodeling After Extraction and Implant Placement, Implant Materials and Osseointegration
- Implant Therapy II – Fundamentals: Clinical Aspects
Module 8 - Implant Therapy II (5 ECTS)
Module Coordinator: NN
Duration: 1 semester
Credit Points: 5 ECTS
Exam performance: 60-minute written exam on the module content
Purpose: Strengthen students’ supervised clinical competencies in implant placement, soft tissue management, and the prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of peri-implant diseases.
Key Content:
- Implant Therapy III: Implant Placement in Patients, Supervision
- Soft Tissue Management Around Implants, Function
- Peri-implantitis – Causes and Treatment Options
Module 9 - Project Work and Colloquium (5 ECTS)
Module Coordinator: Prof. Dr. med. Johan Wölber
Duration: 1 semester
Credit Points: 5 ECTS
Exam performance: Independent preparation of 2 case presentations followed by presentation and discussion in the group
Purpose: Enable students to apply cross-module knowledge in documented clinical case work, justify evidence-based diagnostic and therapeutic decisions, and present their results to an expert audience.
Key Content:
- Case documentation
- Research Question
- Project Work, Research Proposal
Master Thesis (15 ECTS)
Module Coordinator: Prof. Dr. med. Johan Wölber
Duration: 20 weeks for the written master's thesis
Credit Points: 15 ECTS
Exam performance: The module examination consists of the following examinations:
-written master’s thesis (2/3 of the module grade)
-oral examination in the form of a presentation and defense of 60 minutes (1/3 of the module grade) with a weighting of 2:1.
Purpose: Enable students to independently research and develop a complex topic within their field, apply scientific methods, and present and defend results in a structured academic format.
Key Content:
- Master’s Thesis – independently select and develop a topic in consultation with the supervisor; create an exposé for registration with the examination board.
- Scientific Work – apply theoretical, analytical, and methodological skills to derive new knowledge.
- Interdisciplinary Assessment – evaluate relationships, design theories, and propose practical solutions.
- Colloquium – present and defend thesis findings; justify methods and conclusions.
Scientific Director
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Johan Wölber
Professor of Periodontology and Head of the Department of Periodontology (Carl Gustav Carus Medical Faculty at TU Dresden)
Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus
Admission requirements
- Completed university degree in dentistry recognized in the country of origin and
- at least two years of professional experience as a dentist
- English language skills at B2 level (CEFR)
- Entrance exam and selection interviews, if necessary
Overview
Degree:
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Start:
01 October 2026
Duration:
4 semester, 24 months
Location:
Weekly online learning
3 clinical weekends (each 3 days)
Dresden & one European city
(In Planning)
Language:
English
Credit points:
60 ECTS
Study type:
Part-time
Tution Fees:
1.195 € per month (excl. €500 thesis fee and any additional modules)
Curriculum Overview
The Curriculum Overview outlines the content of each module, the number of ECTS credit points, and the semester in which the modules are scheduled to take place. The document is available here for download.
