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Apply for admission to the dental examination

Would you like to take a section of the dental exam? Here's how and where to submit your application.

Detailed description

To complete your training as a dentist, you must successfully pass the dental examination before your local dental authority. The dental examination consists of three sections. Passing the examinations is a prerequisite for your state licensure (approbation). You must apply for admission to the respective section of the dental examination at your local dental authority.

 

Information

Prerequisites

They have successfully completed all required coursework and elective courses.

Documents required

  • birth certificate
  • If applicable: marriage certificate
  • Study record or the documents used at the respective university to prove the period of study

When registering for the first part of the dental examination, additionally:

  • Proof of university entrance qualification
  • For certificates obtained abroad: Certificate of recognition
  • Certificate(s) of successful participation in the required courses
  • Proof of participation in first aid training
  • Proof of completion of nursing service

When registering for the second part of the dental examination, additionally:

  • Certificate(s) of successful participation in the required courses
  • Proof of performance
  • Certificate of passing the first part of the dental examination

When registering for the third section of the dental examination, additionally:

  • Certificate(s) of successful participation in the required courses
  • Proof of acquisition of expertise in radiation protection
  • Certificate of passing the second dental examination
  • Certificate of internship

Please note

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Deadlines

Your application for admission must be received by the competent authority by 10 January or 10 June.

Procedure

  • You submit your application along with the necessary documents to the responsible authority via the provided online service.
  • The responsible authority will examine your application and request any missing documents or information from you.
  • After successfully completing the examination, the responsible body will confirm your admission to the examination in writing.

Processing time

Processing takes several weeks

Fees

For registration for the exam: No


For the recognition of nursing services and/or internships abroad: There are costs involved.

Legal remedies

Contradiction

Legal basis

§ 20 Licensing Regulations for Dentists (ZApprO)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/zappro/BJNR093310019.html

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Keywords: State examination, medicine

Last updated: 06.02.2026