What is Zahntechniker/Zahntechnikerin?
Programs that lead to this profession
Medicine & Health field →The profession Zahntechniker/Zahntechnikerin in Germany is generally reached through programs in the Medicine & Health field:
Advanced Healthcare
Master · Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Advanced Nursing Practice
Master · Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg
Advanced Nursing Practice
Master · Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg
Advanced Practice Nursing
Master · Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft Ludwigshafen
Angewandte Hebammenwissenschaft Midwifery
Bachelor · Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen
Angewandte Pflegewissenschaft
Bachelor · Jade Hochschule
Source: BERUFENET · Bundesagentur für Arbeit
Frequently Asked Questions about Zahntechniker/Zahntechnikerin
Education path, salary, recognition, and entry routes for foreigners
What does a Zahntechniker/Zahntechnikerin do in Germany? ▼
Dental technicians in Germany are specialized healthcare professionals who produce fixed dental prostheses (crowns, bridges, implants) and removable dental prostheses (partial or full dentures). Those working in this profession, based on impressions/measurements taken by dentists
Is Zahntechniker/Zahntechnikerin an Ausbildung or a degree path? ▼
In Germany, "Zahntechniker/Zahntechnikerin" follows a 3-year dual Ausbildung — combining a vocational school (Berufsschule) with paid on-the-job training at a company. No university degree required.
How can I qualify as Zahntechniker/Zahntechnikerin in Germany? ▼
In Germany, "Zahntechniker/Zahntechnikerin" follows a 3-year dual Ausbildung — combining a vocational school (Berufsschule) with paid on-the-job training at a company. No university degree required. Foreign applicants should additionally verify diploma recognition via anabin.kmk.org before applying.
Where do Zahntechniker/Zahntechnikerin typically work in Germany? ▼
Workplace varies by employer. Check the official BERUFENET listing for the current breakdown of typical work environments for Zahntechniker/Zahntechnikerin.
What is the typical salary for Zahntechniker/Zahntechnikerin in Germany? ▼
Salaries vary by region, employer size, and experience. Consult BERUFENET for current figures, or salary aggregators like gehalt.de and stepstone.de Gehaltsreport.