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Germany
Information to work in this country is available from
Deutscher DentalhygienikerInnen Verband e.V.
c/o Beate Gatermann, Veit-Pogner-Str. 23, 81927 Munich, Germany
Phone: +49-89-999 299 72
fax: +49-89-91 51 62
Email:
info@ddhv.de
www.ddhv.de
Procedures and/or documents that are necessary to be able to work in this country
The steps to obtain a term work permit to practice dental hygiene in Germany are as follows:
- Submit a diploma from an internationally recognised school of dental hygiene.
- Secure a Dentist/Employer
- Apply for a work permit with the dentist/employer
- Apply for permission to reside in Germany
Official licensing body in the country
None, as the profession is not registered.
Special conditions that may apply for hygienists that obtain employment
Certified dental hygienists should be willing to commit themselves for a period of two years and should preferably have two years’ experience as a certified dental hygienist.
Contact for Work Permit and/or Visa
The German Embassy/Consulate in the country of residence.
Is a job offer required before a Work Permit/Visa is issued?
Yes
Main local and/or official language(s)
German. A basic knowledge of language is mandatory.
Are hygienists qualified overseas required to sit the country's national examination?
No, as we do not have a school. We only have cont. ed. Programms for Dental Assistants which calls itself Dental Hygienists, but does not have a certification.
Information on the local working environment
After the first US-trained certified DentalHygienist started working in Germany in 1974, we are still on a pioneer trip. Dental Assistants do our job and it’s a constant fight for a good pay.
Standard tasks that a hygienist is allowed to undertake in the country
All except expanded duties. You are allowed to inject if you have a licence and if the employer agrees.
Further information
You can gather more information about Germany under www.ddhv.de British Flag.
Country Statistics
| Total Population | 82,163,500 |
| Number of Certified Dental Hygienists | About 150 |
| Number of Dentists | 48,000 |
| Number of Dental Hygiene Schools with Certifcate | none |
| Number of Dental Hygienists practicing as Clinicians | none |
| Number of Dental Hygienists practicing as Educators | none |
| Hygienists practicing as Administrators and/or Consultants | none |
| Number of Dental Hygienists in other practice settings | one |
Links to related web sites
Information based on data received by IFDH in:
2011
