German C1 Dentistry
(FSP-Preparation)

The C1 Dentistry course is aimed at international dentists who want to have their professional qualification obtained abroad recognized in Germany. The course helps participants to develop their job-related German skills in a targeted way and to prepare for the language requirements of everyday dental practice.

To take part, you usually need German skills at level B2. General or specialist language certificates can serve as proof. Please refer to the respective course description for the exact requirements.

Yes. The course prepares you specifically for the Fachsprachenprüfung (FSP) of the state dental associations. In class, you practice typical communication situations from everyday dental work as well as exam-relevant content such as history taking, patient conversations, case presentations, professional communication and written documentation.

The C1 Dentistry course is based on the requirements of the professional language exams of the state dental associations in all federal states. As individual exam formats may differ, typical requirements and communication situations are specifically taken into account in class.

For participants in Bavaria, the course trains the specialist language skills and typical communication situations that are relevant for the professional language test. The test itself is conducted by the responsible authority and is not part of the course.

The C1 Dentistry course focuses on dental terminology and confident communication in everyday practice and clinic. This includes history-taking interviews, presenting findings and courses of treatment, communicating with colleagues, informed-consent conversations and conveying dental content with linguistic confidence.

Conversation simulations are an important part of the lessons. You practice typical situations from the professional language exam and everyday professional life – for example history-taking interviews, informed-consent conversations or communication with colleagues. This gives you more linguistic confidence for the exam and your job.

In the C1 Dentistry course, you simulate typical dentist-patient conversations in which you practice explaining treatment steps and alternatives.

Yes, you practice explaining X-ray findings, diagnoses and treatment plans clearly and with correct specialist terminology.

The C1 Dentistry course is offered both as a face-to-face course and as an online course in a virtual classroom. Both formats follow the same professional and language learning objectives and prepare you specifically for the professional language exam.

The face-to-face groups usually consist of 8–12 participants. This gives participants regular speaking time, individual feedback and the opportunity to practice communication situations intensively and realistically.