Periodontology and Implant Therapy (M.Sc.)

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:

1. Technical English, Diagnostics, Documentation and Treatment Planning
2. Photo Documentation/Presentation
3. Basic Knowledge of Epidemiology and the Relationship Between Periodontal and General Health
4. Health Psychology
5. Structure and Function

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:

1. Oral Biofilm and Host Response, Medications
2. Preventing and Managing Treatment Failures, Supportive Periodontal Therapy
3. Risk Factor Management
4. Evidence-Based Decision Making
5. Non-Surgical Therapy

Module Coordinator: Prof. Dr. med. Johan Wölber
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:

1. Clinical Concepts
2. Orthodontic, Restorative, and Implant-Related Aspects of Periodontal Therapy
3. Periodontal Flap Techniques, Oral Mucosal Diseases, Supervision I

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:

1. Fundamentals of Scientific Work
2. Literature Research
3. Evaluation of Scientific Literature
4. Empirical (Social) Research
5. Statistics
6. Structure and Process of Scientific Publications

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 plan and perform advanced periodontal and implant-related therapies using surgical, regenerative, biological, and microsurgical treatment principles.

Key Content:

1. Resective Periodontal Therapy and Pre-Prosthetic Periodontal Surgery, Surgical Crown Lengthening
2. Plastic Periodontal Therapy I, Microsurgical Tunneling Techniques, Socket Preservation, Ridge Augmentation
3. Plastic Periodontal Therapy II, Root Coverage

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:

1. Aesthetics
2. Regenerative Periodontal Therapy

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:

1. Implant Therapy I – Fundamentals: Bone Remodeling After Extraction and Implant Placement, Implant Materials and Osseointegration
2. Implant Therapy II – Fundamentals: Clinical Aspects

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:

1. Implant Therapy III: Implant Placement in Patients, Supervision
2. Soft Tissue Management Around Implants, Function
3. Peri-implantitis – Causes and Treatment Options

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:

1. Case documentation
2. Research Question
3. Project Work, Research Proposal

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:

1. Master’s Thesis – independently select and develop a topic in consultation with the supervisor; create an exposé for registration with the examination board.
2. Scientific Work – apply theoretical, analytical, and methodological skills to derive new knowledge.
3. Interdisciplinary Assessment – evaluate relationships, design theories, and propose practical solutions.
4. Colloquium – present and defend thesis findings; justify methods and conclusions.

The “Periodontology and Implant Therapy (M.Sc.)” degree program has a modular structure. Across four semesters, students build advanced knowledge in periodontology and implant therapy while systematically expanding their scientific, diagnostic, and clinical competencies.

The curriculum combines foundational knowledge, evidence-based diagnostics, non-surgical and surgical therapy concepts, implantology, interdisciplinary treatment planning, and scientific work. In this way, the program connects academic depth with direct relevance for clinical practice.

Students learn to assess complex periodontal and implant-related cases, make evidence-based treatment decisions, and apply modern therapeutic concepts in a structured and professionally responsible way. At the same time, they strengthen their ability to critically evaluate research, develop academic projects, and transfer scientific findings into everyday professional practice.

Part-Time Master’s Program

1st – 3rd Semester
Students complete the taught modules of the degree program. These cover the foundations of periodontology and implant therapy, diagnostics and treatment planning, scientific work, pathology and therapy concepts, implant therapy, interdisciplinary treatment approaches, and project work.

The program combines weekly online sessions with guided self-study and clinical in-person phases. Three clinical weekends in Dresden and Ferrara (Italy) provide hands-on training, supervised clinical exchange, and direct interaction with experienced specialists from across Europe.

Teaching format: weekly online learning, guided self-study, and clinical weekends in Dresden and Ferrara (Italy)
Language of instruction: English
Additional components: scientific work, case-based project work, and supervised clinical training

4th Semester
Master’s thesis phase, including the preparation, writing, presentation, and defense of the Master’s thesis.

Yes. The “Periodontology and Implant Therapy (M.Sc.)” is a part-time Master’s program tailored to the needs of practicing dentists. Its format allows you to combine academic study with your professional responsibilities.

Applicants need a completed university degree in dentistry, at least two years of professional experience as a dentist, and English language skills at B2 level. An entrance exam and selection interview may also be required.

After successfully completing the program, you will be awarded the academic degree Master of Science (M.Sc.). The program enables you to expand your clinical expertise in periodontology and implant therapy while strengthening your scientific and research skills.