5.3.1 Study programme for dental practitioners
The programme of studies leading to evidence of formal qualifications in dentistry shall include at least the following subjects. One or more of these subjects may be taught in the context of the other disciplines or in conjunction therewith. Basic subjects Chemistry Physics Biology Medico-biological subjects and general medical subjects Anatomy Embryology Histology, including cytology Physiology Biochemistry (or physiological chemistry) Pathological anatomy General pathology Pharmacology Microbiology Hygiene Preventive medicine and epidemiology Radiology Physiotherapy General surgery General medicine, including paediatrics Oto-rhino-laryngology Dermato-venereology General psychology — psychopathology — neuropathology Anaesthetics Subjects directly related to dentistry Prosthodontics Dental materials and equipment Conservative dentistry Preventive dentistry Anaesthetics and sedation Special surgery Special pathology Clinical practice Paedodontics Orthodontics Periodontics Dental radiology Dental occlusion and function of the jaw Professional organisation, ethics and legislation Social aspects of dental practice
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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-10-29 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.