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Diploma Programme
in Dental Medicine
to Dr. med. dent.
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Specialist Areas (MSc)
Scientific, state-of-the-art training to/for ‚professional performance‘ dentist in which the student is in the focus of all
endeavors and his/her learning phase is an ‚adventure‘.
OUR MISSION:
THE BEST FOR OUR STUDENTS
Mission Page 1
Diploma Programme in Dental Medicine to Dr. med. dent. Page 5
DPU Campus: Facility – Layout Page 9
Course Content Diploma Programme in Dental Medicine to Dr. med. dent. Page 12
Postgraduate Degree Programmes Page 16
Examined Faculty of Dentists – Organisational Structure Page 17
Applications – University Places – Student Fees Page 18
“Extracurricular activities“ and DPU Sports Page 20
The Location of Wachau Page 21
This brochure is valid as of the winter semester 2015/16
Foto: Nik Pichler
HONORARY CONSUL MARGA B. WAGNER-PISCHEL
PRESIDENT AND CO-FOUNDER OF THE DANUBE PRIVATE UNIVERSITY (DPU)
Mission
Danube Private University (DPU)
WE DEVELOP LEADERS IN DENTAL MEDICINE!
Danube Private University (DPU) is the first study of principles of a comprehensive, problem-
and only private university in Austria offering oriented and evidence-based dentistry”.
a foundation course in dentistry for Dr. med.
dent. as well as postgraduate courses for At the beginning was the desire for a comprehensive
practicing dentists with the academic degree and better study of dentistry at an international
“Master of Science Specialist Areas (MSc)”. level – with more practical relevance, without
In addition, the Bachelor’s program for renouncing the necessary scientific bases.
“Dental Hygiene” (BA) and the Bachelor’s
program for “Medical Journalism and Public On the one hand, this meant intensifying dentistry
Relations (BA)” complement the DPU studies in alignment with the time and theme
portfolio as foundation courses. frames set by the EU, for example, by integrating
modern systems of CAD/CAM technology as well
As part of the summer 2014 government re- as new treatment areas such as implantology, laser
accreditation of DPU as a university by the dentistry or gerontostomatology. On the other
Austrian Ministry of Science, scientific reviewers hand, it required creating a study design in which
looked at the study in Dental Medicine to Dr. the focus is on people, as students and as patients,
med. dent. – which currently has over 500 in which the teaching is geared towards the goals
students, primarily children of dentists and doctors of the learners, the patients and ultimately society.
from all over Europe as well as from the Arabian
Peninsula and even Australia – and according to It is the ambition of DPU to establish an
their expertise, spoke of an “orientation of the innovative training concept which enhances the
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existing systems in Europe. We are convinced not just the basics but rather deep insight into
that fair competition of the study concepts will what an eventual career in dentistry entails,” say
improve dentistry studies and optimise dentistry students at DPU.
for the benefit of patients.
Students with the goal of achieving a state-of-
A democratic society thrives on performance the-art scientific education in a specialist area
elites which develop in close competition with and experiencing their studies as an “adventure”
educational institutions. University education are the focus of DPU’s dedication to performance.
is not free to have, whether it is funded by the This is also because DPU’s students, along
state as a joint task with few or no tuition fees with their tuition fees, are an important part of
or by private financing. Excellent performance supporting the teaching and research operations
and results thrive in competition and are not and organisation of the University. Those who
achievable without high financial commitment. pay performance-based fees can also demand
In the United States, university rankings in exceptional quality in terms of their academic
media illustrate that private universities now opportunities, study conditions and lecturers.
occupy all top positions in teaching, research However, the University should also be able to
and professional success of their graduates. count on an engaged listenership wanting to be
DPU would like to accept, as a privately-funded challenged. The established human resources of
institution, this US-model challenge and, with the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry constitute
its study program, take part in the ranking special incentives.
competition for a top position among European
universities. DPU is on the path of becoming an The students are very well supported. Alongside
elite university with its state-of-the-art teaching teaching and research, the focus is predominantly
and facilities. on coaching the students. Intensive supervision,
scientific instruction and a clear and structured
State-of-the-art Scientific Education programme of study motivate the students and
boost their performance.
Our concept is based on the politically-demanded
German Universities Excellence Initiative.
Excellence in research and teaching are The Highest Standards in
ensured through a suitable system of contracts Dentistry Technology
and through stringent, performance-oriented
systems of appraisal and reward for our academic Our teaching, practical and clinical facilities offer
colleagues. We do not necessarily see the union “dental excellence” with the highest standards
of research and teaching as existing in individual in dentistry technology, which is attested to
instructors, but rather in the institution, in the by the parents of our over 500 students – who,
university itself. At DPU, the scientific and predominantly, are practising dentists. We accept
practical education of students is predominantly only as many students into our programme
provided by professors and experienced lecturers. in dentistry for Dr. med. dent. as there are
As a result, teaching can be polished to a highly- traineeships available, so that exam results are
specialist academic level. “Especially motivating not affected by a lack of traineeships. Typically, 48
is the variety of renowned professors who have students per semester are accepted, following an
accompanied us since the first day, providing admissions exam; the propaedeutics laboratory has
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48 work stations, there are also 48 phantom work In its mission statement, DPU is committed to
placements as part of the clinical introduction the humanistic ideal of education. It sees the
and 52 treatment units in DPU’s own 8,000m² task not only to produce highly-qualified dentists
dental clinic. Due to a specific social tariff system but also to develop the mind and soul. Shared
in DPU’s Dental Clinic Krems, which is geared events, lectures and discussions on art, music
toward allowing students to fully complete their and literature complement the curriculum. DPU
“compulsory list of duties” in specific dental students understand their profession as a service
services, the potential for student contact with to people. Therefore, they are socially active in
patients is high. the city and in the Krems region. DPU students,
faculty, and staff want to be seen as integrated,
Academic Success in the Community creative and cooperative partners in the region,
in the Republic of Austria, in the profession of
Despite high demands, DPU offers a positive, dentistry and in the national and international
pleasant atmosphere in which to study and scientific community as creative and cooperative
work. Consideration and work in the community partners.
replace selfish competition. Performance deficits
are rapidly identified by continuous testing and
can be compensated by regular tutorials and small Honorary Consul Marga B. Wagner-Pischel
group work. The mutual support of students is President and Co-Founder
encouraged by the lecturers. Danube Private University (DPU)
www.DP-Uni.ac.at 3
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www.DP-Uni.ac.at
Foto: Nik Pichler
PROF. DR. DR. DIETER MÜSSIG
RECTOR OF THE
DANUBE PRIVATE UNIVERSITY (DPU)
Diploma Programme in
Dental Medicine to Dr. med. dent.
Not only have scientific reviewers as well as curriculum design, the training modules as
university professors from Austria, Germany and well as the examination regulations, the
Switzerland unanimously and fully approved that workload and the duration of studies fulfils
the Diploma Programme in Dental Medicine to or even surpasses international standards. The
Dr. med. dent. complies with EU directives – as in required learning objectives and qualifications
the summer of 2009, the Protocol of the Austrian can be achieved and the planned academic
Accreditation Council (ÖAR), documented degree is internationally comparable.“
with the directive of the Austrian Ministry of
Science – but also confirmed alignment with At DPU, the current student population consists
Austrian university law. Teachers and students primarily of children of dentists, doctors and
at private universities are equally subject to other representatives of the medical profession
§ 3 para. 6 and § 4 para. 4 PUG as teachers from German-speaking Europe. Students of
and students at public universities. the Diploma Programme in Dental Medicine
to Dr. med. dent. come from Austria, Germany,
In early August 2014, AQ Austria, the Agency Switzerland, Hungary, the Netherlands, Italy
for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria, (South Tyrol), the Principality of Liechtenstein
as a governmental authority, conducted its and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. However,
periodic comprehensive scientific review of the the first students from China, Russia, Australia,
organisation, the quality of teaching and research Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates, etc.,
activities, the facilities and staff, and extended the are also enrolled.
accreditation of DPU until August 2020. After a
further routine review in 2020, which is generally Six Years to Doctor of Dental Medicine
asked of private universities, there will be a further (Dr. med. dent.)
extension for another 12 years, until 2032.
In a twelve-semester diploma program,
For the Diploma Programme in Dental Medicine to graduates complete the Dr. med. dent. and
Dr. med. dent., the report certified an “orientation the license to practice as a dentist in alignment
of the study of principles of comprehensive with accreditation.
problem-oriented and evidence-based dentistry“.
It further states: “In summary, it should be noted Due to the organisation of studies, the performance-
that the structure of teaching, the pedagogical oriented dentistry students complete 20 semester
5
weeks instead of the 15 in state universities and Overall responsibility as a
they have a shortened break – an intensive Dental Practitioner
instruction block with follow-up support and
studies with strong practical orientation in The program is adjacent to a comprehensive
accordance with Austria’s legally prescribed medical foundation training also aligned
six years qualified not only with the Dr. med. throughout with the overall responsibility
dent. In the sixth academic year, an elective of dentists. This is carried out in a particularly
course is chosen. This is an interesting study networked collaboration between the different
course as a guide to a later postgraduate Master disciplines. In this way, the subject areas of
of Science specialisation in practical work as a anatomy, physiology, and also general medicine
dental practitioner after successful completion such as pharmacology, chemistry, biology,
of the Diploma Programme in Dental Medicine etc. are covered in relation to their specific
to Dr. med. dent. challenges in dentistry. Ethics in Medicine/
Dentistry is integrated as a strong theme in
Practical Orientation from the Outset the curriculum.
The Faculty of Medicine/Dentistry puts To a greater extent than usual today in dentistry
value on a special practical orientation from degree programs internationally, medical subject
the beginning of the study program. In the areas are part of study at DPU. This includes
second semester, students in the subject area subjects such as orthopedics and pediatrics.
of “Introduction to Clinical Dentistry“ are Theoretical knowledge in these areas is
already introduced to patients. The internship supplemented by shadow training in medical
“Career Field Identification“ takes place after facilities.
an introduction of the University in the form of
work shadowing in selected cooperating practices The clinical section of the practical instruction
instead. In four of the six pre-clinical semesters, is carried out according to the principle of
DPU students come into contact with patients problem-based learning. In contrast to most
and clinical issues. conventional subject-specific treatment courses,
in the context of at least 72 weeks of internship
In the 72-week practical training in the DPU in the DPU Dental Clinic, students are assigned a
Dental Clinic, which features a holistic treatment patient and provide him/her with comprehensive
approach, as an introduction to the clinical care care over all areas of dentistry after a treatment
of their patients, students receive intensive plan has been created. The training, therefore,
training on the phantom – the modern CAD/ meets the requirements set by the daily
CAM technology with digital impressions is also practice of a dentist. In addition, students take
in the spotlight – until they can be “released“ into a much higher level of responsibility for „their“
the clinic with great therapeutic safety. patients and the treatment than in the usual
system of allocation of the higher doctor who
The dentistry study focuses on internationality: assigns preselected medical treatment tasks to
At the study’s beginning – in the first semester – is students. Plans are created by the students and,
training in “English Specialisation Terminology“. if necessary, elaborated by a multidisciplinary
In the subject area of “Scientific Work“, students team. High value is placed on communication.
are introduced to the handling of international Dentistry students are active partners in clinic,
scientific literature. teaching and research.
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The study of dentistry is positioned – the statute teaching medium, the efficiency of study and
of DPU accordingly – with constant evaluation the scientific work.
by a quality assurance council. This ensures
ongoing review of the course offerings, the Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr. Dieter Müßig, Rector
Live surgeries, especially dental implant procedures,
are no rarity at DPU. The latest technology is trans-
ferred in the course rooms and serves in the trai-
ning of young students in the clinical semesters of
the Diploma Programme in Dental Medicine to Dr.
med. dent. as well as in the continuing education
of dentists pursuing MSc specialisations.
Foto: Ewald Rauscher
www.DP-Uni.ac.at 7
“EDUCATION OF ANY FORM HAS A TWOFOLD VALUE, FIRST AS KNOWLEDGE
AND THEN AS THE FORMATION OF CHARACTER.” (HERBERT SPENCER)
Certificate of AQ
Austria (Agency for
Quality Assurance and
Accreditation Austria)
on the recognition
of DPU‘s degree
programmes.
8 www.DP-Uni.ac.atFoto: Gregor Semrad
DPU Campus: Facility – Layout
The headquarters of Danube Private University dentistry, endodontics and prosthodontics
(DPU) is located in Krems-Stein, on the and preparing the clinic with 48 high-quality,
Danube, with a marvelous view of the Göttweig modern phantom work places and a master
Monastery, at the gate of the UNESCO World work station, equipped by the company
Heritage Site of Wachau. SIRONA (formerly Siemens). Modern digital
technologies and CAD/CAM techniques in
DPU is administered by PUSH GmbH, which dentistry are featured.
has worked with great success worldwide for
over a decade regarding university studies for Quality-assured Dentistry for Patients
health professionals and postgraduate Master
of Science continuing education for dentists Danube Private University’s Dental Clinic
and other professionals. Since 2000, over 3,200 “Krems” was successfully completed in
licensed dentists from over 46 nations have September 2012. It is located on-site,
already graduated with a “Master of Science immediately adjacent to the location of the
Specialist Areas (MSc)“. DPU university building, and has 47 student-
and five general treatment units, in addition to
DPU went into operation in the winter semester an operating room and x-ray equipment with
of 2009/10. It has 8,000 sqm of floor space for OPGs and DVT facilities.
lecture theatres, seminar and practical rooms,
the “CAD/CAM and Digital Technology in Patients can be offered quality-assured
Dentistry“ research centre, a state-of-the-art dentistry which is based on the most current,
dental laboratory with 48 dental technology scientific findings and which incorporates a
places for the dental preparatory course and a broad range of specialist dental fields; this
variety of facilities for scientific and medical is built on the most modern medical 3D
internships in the framework of the pre-clinical diagnostics (three-dimensional diagnostic
phase. radiology by means of Volume Computed
Tomography) and on CAD/CAM technology
Since the winter semester of 2011/12, the DPU (computer-assisted preparation of dental
headquarters in Krems-Stein has had a broad prosthesis). Patients are cared for at a
and comprehensive introduction to conserving minimally-invasive level by those affiliated
9with the university using the most innovative Unique social tariff system for services over
treatment strategies (which are especially and above those covered by the class
gentle and maximally preserving of dental catalogue of services provided by students
matter). They should be helped to retain their within the framework of completing their
teeth for as long as possible and to enjoy a “technical specification document” (e.g.
good level of dental and oral health. inlays using the acid etch technique instead
of amalgam fillings).
DPU – Clinical Services
Extra tuition in patient communication
DPU’s approach to the clinical care of patients and care.
by DPU students is as follows:
Public information about DPU services
Strict allocation of a treatment unit – two offered in the region.
students at a time are assigned a treatment
bunk for large periods of their clinical Student cooperation with military units.
training which they occupy for the duration
of their traineeship (72 weeks). This has generated a strong patient-led demand
for services offered by DPU – a great success.
Continuous patient care and the full
implementation of therapeutic services by a Overall the students (predominantly the
student team, working with a clear treatment children of dentists) say that the high frequency
plan, formulated under the supervision of of patient contact at the DPU is described by
senior physicians and professors. their parents, when reflecting on their own
dentistry studies, as a particularly positive
Uniquely preventative treatment plans. situation amongst dental clinics.
THE DENTAL CLINIC KREMS AT DPU IS EQUIPPED WITH THE MOST UP-TO-
DATE SIRONA EQUIPMENT AND HAS VERY HIGH AESTHETIC STANDARDS.
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Fotos: SIRONA Foto: Nik Pichler
11Course Content
Diploma Programme in Dental Medicine to Dr. med. dent.
It is one of Danube Private University’s (DPU) corresponds with that of the school. In line with
ambitions to educate graduates of the scientific undertaking a degree at DPU, students will
and medically-integral study of dentistry to be meet all requirements set out in the 2005/2006
competent and proficient doctors of dentistry EU guidelines as well as the requirements of
(Dr. med. dent.). the Austrian Universities Act, in order to
This will steer their professional practice secure a license to practice dentistry as
towards scientific and ethical conventions. The Dr. med. dent. after 12 semesters
programme serves as a method of acquiring
knowledge, competence and proficiency, which and be able to practice as a dentist throughout
are essential for individual professionalism Europe. In the sixth year of study, a compulsory
and for postgraduate learning and life-long optional subject is chosen. This is an interesting
professional development. Furthermore, opportunity, acting as a signpost to an eventual
the foundations for an advanced, scientific postgraduate, Master of Science professional
qualification are laid. specialisation to be applied practically when
working as a dentist following successful
Therefore, alongside the formal requirements completion of the diploma in dental medicine
for acceptance to a university-level course of for Dr. med. dent.
study, programme applicants must possess
specific intellectual and practical abilities and an
educational ideal for medicine as a whole which
Foto: Nik Pichler
PROF. DR. DR. H. C. ANDREJ M. KIELBASSA, DEAN OF THE DANUBE PRIVATE UNIVERSITY, CONSULTING
WITH SENIOR DENTIST DR. MICHAEL WOLGIN, RESIDENT DR. PAUL WIEDEMANN AND RESIDENT
INA ULRICH IN THE PHANTOM COURSE ON CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY
121. Study Section
1ST AND 2ND SEMESTER
PRE-CLINIC
The first block of study comprises two semesters Additionally “Medical Ethics” related to the
with a total of 1,660 teaching units (1 unit = 45 overall responsibility of dentists towards their
mins) corresponding to 83 semester periods per patients is taught. In this block, emphasis
week. The workload accounts for 1,500 hours, is already being placed on having a code of
corresponding to 60 ECTS credit points. conduct for “scientific practices”. Alongside
an introduction and supplementary practice in
In contrast to that of many universities, a degree biostatistical procedures, students should learn
at DPU begins, for its prospective dentists, with their craft in libraries, through literary research
a broad introduction to dentistry, oral medicine and the composition of scientific papers. In
and orthodontics. Students will already be using order for students to understand international
DPU’s dental laboratory in the first semester. papers on dentistry and be capable of specialist
Additionally, students will be introduced, exchange in a globalised world, “specialist
through lectures, seminars and practicals, to English terminology” is taught. In controlled,
the natural sciences, i.e. biology, chemistry and individual study, students will deepen their
physics, which are geared towards dentistry from interests established in directed seminars.
the outset. In order to demonstrate the broad The first course exam (SIP I) takes place at the
spectrum covered within the dental profession, end of the first block. The exam will be held
a four-week long observational placement in at the end of the second semester. Passing the
an evaluated dental practice during the second first of the diploma exams is compulsory for
semester will follow this introduction. progression to the next block of study.
L S P TOTAL sws Cp
TU TU TU TU
INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL, ORAL AND ORTHODONTIC SURGERY 140 60 – 200 10 7
BIOLOGY OF ORAL STRUCTURES 60 20 – 80 4 3
INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL DENTAL, ORAL AND ORTHODONTIC
SURGERY, DENTAL INSTRUMENTS AND PATIENT PRESENTATION* 60 – 20 80 4 3
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES OF PRACTICE HYGIENE* – 20 20 40 2 2
DENTAL MATERIALS, DENTAL TECHNOLOGY 40 20 – 60 3 2
OCCUPATIONAL FIELD FAMILIARIZATION, ORGANIZATION AND
LEGAL/PROFESSIONAL ISSUES* – 100 120 220 11 7
PRACTICUM INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL, ORAL AND
ORTHODONTIC SURGERY* – 40 140 180 9 6
INTRODUCTION TO EPIDEMIOLOGY, BIOMETRICS AND STATISTICS 80 20 – 100 5 4
PHYSICS, RADIOLOGY* 60 – 20 80 4 3
CHEMISTRY* 80 – 40 120 6 4
BIOLOGY, CYTOLOGY* 60 – 20 80 4 3
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY, MEDICAL PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL ASPECTS
OF SOCIOLOGY, PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AND NEUROPATHOLOGY 40 20 – 60 3 2
ACADEMIC METHODOLOGY 120 40 – 160 8 6
ENGLISH TERMINOLOGY – 140 – 140 7 5
MEDICAL ETHICS 60 – – 60 3 3
TOTAL 800 480 380 1,660 83 60
*
Courses with an immanent examination character
Legend: L = Lecture; S = Seminar; P = Practicum; TU = Teaching Unit = Semester Period à 45 min; hr = Hour = 60 min;
SWS = Semester Periods per Week = 20 UE = 15 hr; CP = ECTS Credit Point (1 CP = 25 hr Workload).
www.DP-Uni.ac.at 132. Study Section
3RD TO 6TH SEMESTER
PRE-CLINIC
The second block of study comprises four education in the dental clinic’s specialist fields, a
semesters with a total of 3,390 teaching units (1 phantom course and an outpatient placement as an
unit = 45 mins) corresponding to 169.5 semester introduction to working with patients. Additionally,
periods per week. The workload accounts for the life sciences are covered and an introduction to
3,000 hours, corresponding to 120 ECTS credit the fundamental subject areas for dentists within
points. Students from other universities, wishing human medicine is given. The content of lessons
to enrol for the second block of study, must be able will be deepened in seminars and practical training.
to prove successful completion of an equivalent
exam alio loco. Decisions on equivalence will be The second course exam (SIP II) takes place at
taken after consideration by the head of the Faculty the end of the sixth semester. Passing the second
of Medicine and Dentistry and are subject to diploma exam is compulsory for progression to the
statutory regulations. This is followed by a detailed third block of study.
L S P TOTAL sws Cp
TU TU TU TU
ANATOMY, MAKROSCOPIC TOPOGRAPHY, FUNCTIONALITY,
INCLUDING NEUROANATOMY* 240 80 40 360 18 12
MIKROSCOPIC ANATOMY AND HISTOLOGY* 120 40 40 200 10 7
EMBRYOLOGY AND ONTOGENY 60 20 – 80 4 3
CRANIOFACIAL DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH 20 10 – 30 1.5 1
BIOCHEMISTRY, PHYSIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY* 120 80 60 260 13 12
PHYSIOLOGY* 100 80 40 220 11 7
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, CYTOLOGY 40 20 – 60 3 2
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE/DENTAL, ORAL AND ORTHODONTIC MEDICINE,
HEALTH SCIENCES AND SOCIAL ASPECTS OF DENTISTRY 120 40 – 160 8 6
PROPHYLAXES/PREVENTION* 60 20 60 140 7 5
DENTAL TECHNOLOGY COURSE* 20 – 140 160 8 5
PHANTOM COURSE ON CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY* – 40 160 200 10 7
PHANTOM COURSE ON PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY* – 40 160 200 10 7
GENERAL PATHOLOGY, HISTOPATHOLOGY AND PATHOLOGICAL ANATOMY* 60 40 20 120 6 4
MICROBIOLOGY AND HYGIENE* 30 30 20 80 4 3
HARD TOOTH TISSUE AND CARIOLOGY 30 10 – 40 2 1.5
ENDODONTICS 10 10 – 20 1 1
PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY, PRIMARY PROPHYLAXIS, DEVELOMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY* 10 – 30 40 2 1,5
INTRODUCTION TO ORTHODONTICS 40 – 40 80 4 3
ORAL PATHOLOGY 30 10 – 40 2 1.5
INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL SURGERY, ANAESTHESIOLOGY AND SEDATION* 20 – 40 60 3 2
INTRODUCTION TO RADIOLOGY, X-RAY COURSE, DENTAL RADIOLOGY AND
RADIATION PROTECTION* 30 – 30 60 3 2
PHARMACOLOGY, TOXICOLOGY AND PRESCRIPTIONS 60 20 – 80 4 3
EMERGENCY MEDICINE AND FIRST AID* 30 30 20 80 4 3
OROFACIAL FUNCTIONAL THEORY, OCCLUSION, PHYSIOTHERAPY AND
MASTICATORY PHYSIOLOGY* 30 – 10 40 2 1,5
GENDER MEDICINE 30 10 – 40 2 1.5
INTRODUCTION TO INTERNAL MEDICINE 40 – – 40 2 1.5
INTRODUCTION TO DERMATOLOGY 40 – – 40 2 1,5
INTRODUCTION TO ENT MEDICINE 40 – – 40 2 1,5
INTRODUCTION TO PAEDIATRICS 40 – – 40 2 1,5
INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL SURGERY/ORTHOPAEDICS 40 – – 40 2 1,5
OUT-PATIENT CLINICAL ELECTIVE WITH POL SEMINAR* AND PHANTOM COURSE – 40 300 340 17 11
TOTAL 1.480 670 1.210 3.390 169,5 120
*
Courses with an immanent examination character
Legend: L = Lecture; S = Seminar; P = Practicum; TU = Teaching Unit = Semester Period à 45 min; hr = Hour = 60 min;
SWS = Semester Periods per Week = 20 UE = 15 hr; CP = ECTS Credit Point (1 CP = 25 hr Workload).
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7TH TO 12TH SEMESTER
CLINIC
The third block of study comprises 3,700 teaching is an interesting opportunity, acting as a signpost
units (2,775 hours), corresponding to 185 semester to an eventual postgraduate, Master of Science
periods per week. The workload accounts for 3,000 professional specialisation to be applied practically
hours, corresponding to 120 ECTS credit points. when working as a dentist following successful
In the third block of study, suitably supervised and completion of the Diploma Programme in Dental
mentored clinical practical training on patients, Medicine for Dr. med. dent.
the development of the previously introductory-
level lectures to relatively specialist levels and Upon successful and thorough completion of the
the completion of the “technical-specification third course exam (SIP III), proof of the command
document” are prioritised. The clinical practical of all knowledge, abilities and capabilities required
training comprises a total of 2,600 teaching units. for the professional practice of dentistry will have
Alongside dental and medical practical training, been provided and the diploma in dentistry can
the compulsory optional subject, which is chosen be concluded with the award of the title of Dr.
in the sixth semester, has great significance. This med. dent.
L S P TOTAL sws Cp
TU TU TU TU
DENTAL, ORAL AND ORTHODONTIC DISEASES 120 80 – 200 10 7
OMF SURGERY 40 40 – 80 4 3
DENTAL SURGERY 80 80 – 160 8 5
OP COURSE IN OMF SURGERY* – – 160 160 8 5
OP COURSE IN ORAL SURGERY* – – 160 160 8 5
CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY, CARIOLOGY AND ENDODONTICS 30 10 – 40 2 1,5
TREATMENT COURSE IN CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY – – 640 640 32 20
PERIODONTICS 30 10 – 40 2 1,5
TREATMENT COURSE IN PERIODONTICS* – – 300 300 15 9
PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY 30 10 – 40 2 1,5
TREATMENT COURSE IN PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY* – – 300 300 15 9
PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY 30 10 – 40 2 1,5
TREATMENT COURSE IN PROSTHETICS* – 60 800 860 43 27
ORTHODONTICS 40 – – 40 2 1,5
TREATMENT COURSE IN ORTHODONTICS* – – 240 240 12 8
GERODONTOLOGY 60 – – 60 3 2
PRACTICUM ON INTERNAL MEDICINE* – – 20 20 1 0,75
PRACTICUM ON ENT MEDICINE* – – 20 20 1 0,75
PRACTICUM ON DERMATOLOGY* – – 20 20 1 0,75
PRACTICUM ON ORTHOPAEDICS/GENERAL SURGERY – – 20 20 1 0,75
PRACTICUM ON PAEDIATRICS* – – 20 20 1 0,75
COMPULSORY ELECTIVE 120 – 120 240 12 8,75
THESIS – – – – – 30
EXAM PREPARATION/CASE DOCUMENTATION/PRACTICAL
TRAINING REPORTS – – – – – 30
TOTAL 580 300 2,820 3,700 185 180
*
Courses with an immanent examination character
Legend: L = Lecture; S = Seminar; P = Practicum; TU = Teaching Unit = Semester Period à 45 min; hr = Hour = 60 min;
SWS = Semester Periods per Week = 20 UE = 15 hr; CP = ECTS Credit Point (1 CP = 25 hr Workload).
15Postgraduate Degree Programmes
“MASTER OF SCIENCE SPECIALIST AREAS (M. SC.)” FOR DENTISTS
Danube Private University (DPU) is accredited Completed, alongside professional work,
with the following, officially recognised in 6 semesters, 90 ECTS
postgraduate programmes in various specialist
areas in the field of dentistry and can, along with in German:
the PUSH Corporation (Postgraduate University Master of Science in Aesthetic
Studies for Medical Professions), rely on 15 years Reconstructive Dentistry (MSc)
of experience in further education at universities – Master of Science in Endodontics (MSc)
3,200 dentists have already successfully completed Master of Science in Jaw Function and
such a course: Prosthetics (MSc)
Master of Science in Orthodontics (MSc)
Master of Science in Oral Surgery/
Implantology (MSc)
Programmes of study can be requested
by emailing: Info@DP-Uni.ac.at in English:
Master of Science in Oral Surgery/
Further MSc specialisations and a Ph.D. Implantology (MSc)
programme in Dentistry will shortly be Master of Science in Orthodontics (MSc)
submitted to the Agency for Quality Master of Science Aesthetic-Reconstructive
Assurance and Accreditation Austria for Dental Medicine (MSc)
official recognition.
Full-time in 6 semesters, 180 ECTS
Master of Science, Clinical Oral Surgeon/
Implantologist (MSc)
Master of Science, Clinical Orthodontist (MSc)
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16Examined Faculty
of Dentists
Professors and lecturers at DPU, including visiting scholars (selection), listed alphabetically:
Prof. Dr. Kurt W. Alt, Dr. Saif Al-Zahrooni, Dr. Yana Anastasova-Yoshida, PD Dr. Henrik Ankersmit,
Dr. Ralf J. Bäppler, Dr. Varun Singh Barath, PD Dr. Katrin Bekes, ZÄ Carlota Betzler, Dr. Wolf
Michael Bieker M. Sc. M. Sc. M. Sc., Dr. Thomas Cremer, Dr. Karin Eckert, Dr. Hans-Peter
Edlhaimb, Dr. Ahmed El Shafie, Dr. Tarig Elamin, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Peter Engel, Prof. Dr. Zsolt Fejer,
HR Prof. Dr. Robert Fischer, Prof. Dr. Dr. Dr. Christian Foitzik, Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Frank, Dr. Anton
Fric, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Roland Garve, Prof. Dr. Margrit-Ann Geibel, Dr. Margot Glatz, Prof. Dr. Ilan
Golan, Dr. h. c. Peter Grönebaum M. Sc. ZTM, Prof. Dr. Dr. Ralf Gutwald, ZA Edriss Habibi, Prof.
Dr. Rainer Hahn, DDr. Paul Hakl M. Sc.,
Prof. Dr. Dr. Rüdiger Junker M. Sc., Dr.
Lukas Kaelin, PD Dr. Hermann Kalhoff, Organisational Structure
Dr. Hassanali Khatib, Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. DANUBE PRIVATE UNIVERSITY (DPU)
Andrej M. Kielbassa, ZA Max Kowalski,
Prof. Dr. Anton Leitner M. Sc., Prof. Dr. SHAREHOLDERS‘ GROUP
Walter Lückerath, ZA Christian Luncescu,
Dr. Maria-Christina Maier, Dr. Gergo General
Co-ordination
RECTORATE Studies/Master
Mitov, Dr. Stella Muckenhuber, Prof. Dr. of Science
Rector President Studies/
Dr. Dieter Müßig, Dr. Nicole Nicklisch, Research
Dr. Harald Passow M. Sc. M. Sc., Prof. Dr.
Axel Pries, Prof. Dr. Peter Raetzke, Assoc. SENATE
Prof. Wilfried Reiche, Prof. Dr. Mihai
Rominu, PD Dr. Nóemi Rósza Ph. D., DEAN
Prof. Dr. Roland Sedivy MLS, Prof. Dr.
Constantin von See, ZÄ Rahel Gretchen Division
Department of
Department of
Seeba, Mag. Sabine Franziska Seiberl, Department of DPU Dental Dentistry and Oral Restorative
Reconstructive Communication
Medicine Clinic Krems Medicine Dentistry and Medicine
ZT Martha Seif, Dr. Tawfek Shama, Prof.
Dr. Wolfgang R. Sperr, Prof. Dr. Thomas Center for
Division
Periodontology Department of
Staudinger, Prof. Dr. Michael Stelzel, Prof. Health System
Sciences
Center for
Restorative Dentistry
Communication
Sciences
Dr. Udo Stratmann, Dr. Jörg Tchorz, Dr. and Periodontology
Division
and Medicine
Endodontics
Christoph Thiemann M. Sc. MHBA, Prof. Center for
Anatomy Division
Dr. Dietmar Thurnher, Prof. Dr. Franz Division Scientific
Division Journalism
Trautinger, Prof. Dr. Dritan Turhani, Prof. Paediatric
Dentistry
Prevention
Center for
Dr. Jens Christoph Türp, ZÄ Ina Ulrich, Center for
Biosciences Orthodontics
Division Division Division
Klaus Völcker, Dr. Paul Wiedemann, Prof. Gender-specific Laser Dentistry
Public Relations
Dentistry
Dr. Manfred Wolff, Dr. Michael Wolgin,
Center for Division
Prof. Dr. Karl-Thomas Wrbas, Dr. Adnan Pathology Oral and Maxillofa-
cial Surgery
Center for
Yazeji u. a. Oral and Maxillofa-
cial Surgery
Center for Division
Implantology
Microbiology
Division
As of December 2014, subject to alterations and Function
Center for Division
additions. Center for Prosthetic Dentistry Oral Surgery
Physiology Division and Biomaterials
Prosthetic
Dentistry and Division
Biomaterials X-ray
Center for
Natural and Cultural
Center for
History of Teeth
Research in Digital
Technologies in
Dentistry and
CAD/CAM
www.DP-Uni.ac.at 17Applications – University Places – Student Fees
Students must fulfil the conditions of admission Stage 1: Alongside the submission of the
as set out in § 63 of the Austrian Universities Act application, the examination of the formalities
(2002) and, correspondingly, in § 64 of the same of the Austrian Universities Act in §§ 63/64 and
document, and be able to provide proof of “general the “motivation” for studying dentistry takes
university entrance qualifications”, a European place in the first stage:
school-leaving certificate or an “equivalent
qualification” (e.g. Abitur, International Preliminary application form
Baccalaureate). Copy of school-leaving certificate*
CV with passport photo
An admissions procedure is followed which Motivation letter (A4 page)
focuses not on qualifications and grades but rather Proof of a two-week long placement in both a
on a “grades-plus concept”. dental practice and a dental laboratory
The aim of this admissions procedure is to find
*
If the school-leaving exams are yet to be taken, the
grades obtained in the previous year may be attached
talented and motivated young people from whom initially. The school-leaving certificate should follow
a desire to independently acquire scientific as soon as possible.
thinking can be expected and in whom an ethical
motivation is in evidence. They are prepared Stage 2: Following a positive assessment of
and in a position to undertake an education the application documents, an invitation to sit
which leads to a professional qualification and a written admissions test (single choice) and to
to develop their ability to think as well as their attend a personal interview at the DPU will be
creative will. extended.
Foreign applicants, for example from countries Stage 3: Following this admissions procedure,
in Europe as well as from other countries in the Rector selects a number of candidates for
the world, have equal chances. The admissions admission to the programme. In each year of study,
procedure is carried out on the principle of being a group of approximately 45 students is taken on
a discretionary decision made without prejudice in both the summer and winter semesters.
and in several stages.
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18Foto: Nik Pichler
THE STUDENT COUNCIL OF THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE/DENTISTRY FOR THE 2012/13 WINTER SEMESTER
As demonstrated by its personnel, its spacial and Above all: The experiences of the elite US
clinical facilities and, above all, by its established universities show that those who pay student fees
“mission” as a private university, DPU imparts demand and receive higher a quality of scientific
“dental excellence” and state-of-the-art dentistry educational opportunities and educational
to its students and includes them, through management.
appropriate coaching, in scientific practices.
It is our pleasure to provide advice on your
Student fees at the DPU are 13,000 euros per choice of study and to be of service regarding
semester. The cost of the final degree of Dr. med. your university education. Do not hesitate to
dent. is included in the total cost of the six years. contact us for a personal consultation by phone
Not included in this is the cost of equipment at: +43 676 842 419 312. We would be
(instruments, materials, etc.) which is required delighted to discuss this opportunity with you.
for the study of dentistry.
In addition to the offer of graduate studies in Dentistry to Dr. med. dent. and the
“Master of Science Specialist Areas (MSc)“, Danube Private University (DPU) is
further accredited for the following courses:
Bachelor of Arts Medical Journalism and Public Relations (BA)
Master of Arts Medical Journalism and Public Relations (MA)
Bachelor of Arts Dental Hygiene (BA/DH)
Interested persons should contact: Info@DP-Uni.ac.at or +43 676 842 419 312.
www.DP-Uni.ac.at 19“Extra-Curricular Activities” and DPU Sports
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“Extracurricular activities“ Martin Haselböck encourages musical exchange,
especially in the classical field. Participation in
Curiosity, joy of discovery, revolutionary and the DPU choir, combined with appearances
non-conformist thinking are stimulated in the in monasteries and churches in the area, is
form of “extracurricular activities“ along with enjoyable and an important contribution to
the dentistry diploma programme to Dr. med. winning patients and binding them to DPU’s
dent. at Danube Private University (DPU). As Dental Clinic Krems.
such, science is placed in a riveting and exciting
context. Internationally-recognised scientists, DPU Sports
bestselling authors, science-oriented journalists
and personalities from the world of arts and For a sustainable balance between life and work,
culture are invited for lectures and discussions, sports and teambuilding play an important role
to which the students’ parents are very welcome. within the student body. DPU created its own
Natural scientific thinking in an interdisciplinary sports initiative for this purpose, the “DPU
exchange is designed by the speakers as cosmic Sporting Club“. DPU’s tennis, football, running
puzzles are illuminated and the exchange of and golf teams have already achieved impressive
science, especially with philosophy and religion, success, including through regional tournaments,
is kindled. A partnership with the Orchestra of for example, advancement in District League B
the Vienna Academy and the conductor Prof. in tennis.
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20The Location of Wachau
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UNESCO World Heritage Wachau Conservation. In December 2000, the Wachau
was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As
Danube Private University (DPU) is situated such, this is a cultural landscape in which people
in the cultural area of Krems (Wachau, Lower have settled for years, lived in harmony with
Austria), 80 km outside the gates of Vienna on nature and merged charmingly.
the beautiful River Danube, with numerous
highly-respected cultural festivals, museums, This world culture and natural heritage region
theatres, academies, monasteries and wineries. provides students with safety and security.
This positioning enables the embedding of studies The Wachau’s landscape has inspired poets,
in a fascinating and diverse region. musicians and painters of different eras, such as
William Turner, Egon Schiele, Adolf Frohner,
Studying and living in the Wachau: As one of Ludwig van Beethoven and Friedrich Hölderlin
Austria’s oldest cultural landscapes, the Wachau among others; for students, it is certain to have
was declared a protected area in 1955, and in 1994 a lasting, impressive, and creatively-stimulating
it acquired the European Diploma for Nature effect.
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Steiner Landstrasse 124
3500 Krems-Stein
Austria
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