Prophylaxis Assistance Training

• licence to practice as a dental assistant
• at least 2 years of practice, currently employed
• employer’s approval
• proof of hepatitis B immunisation 

• assessment of plaque and calculus formation
• plaque indices, bleeding indices
• assessment and documentation of gingival inflammation
• execution of saliva swab tests
• execution of a periodontal basic examination and, if necessary, periodontal status
• oral and facial photography
• documentation of the degree of periodontal inflammation 
• sensitivity test in recall
• execution of microbiological exams and risk tests
• recording of changes in the dental hard substance and the periodontal tissue, assessment and report to the dentist
• recognition of changes in the oral mucosa and report to the dentist
• informing the patient on the causes, the development and the consequences of caries, gingivitis and periodontal diseases
• patient-specific motivation to achieve a change in behaviour
• as needed, instruction on caries and periodontal prophylactic measures 
• oral-prophylactic advice on nutrition
• execution and check of the demand-oriented individual prophylaxis programme
• prophylaxis in orthodontics and paediatric dentistry
• professional dental cleaning
• creation of a clean environment in the oral cavity
• prophylactic measures (e.g. nutrition, instruction on inter-dental cleaning)
• local use of neck of tooth desensitising remedies
• ergonomic work posture
• professional maintenance of instruments and waste disposal
• organisation and execution of the individual recall system
• correspondence
• acquisition and storage of prophylactic devices

Preliminary course dates 2023 to 2024 (last update: February 22, 2023)

• 30 documented appraisals at the employer’s practice
• Four completely documented patient cases at the University Clinic of Dentistry Vienna under supervision as quality assurance
• Final examination before a board in theory (written and oral) as well as practice

You will receive written confirmation of your successful application as well as the information to transfer fees. Please consider that your registration is only valid and binding after the course fees have been paid (by transfer only).

Application documents

The following documents need to be attached to the application:

• copy of the transcript of the dental assistant training 
• passport photo (as a .jpg file)
• employer’s confirmation of at least years of professional experience after completion of dental assistance training
• proof of hepatitis B immunisation

Cancellation Policy

You may only cancel the registration in writing. Please consider the following terms of cancellation. If the cancellation occurs up to 30 calendar days before the start of the course, there is no cancellation fee. In the event of a cancellation between the 29 days until and including the 7th calendar day before the start of the course, the cancellation fee will be 50% of the course fee. In the event of a later cancellation, or in case of failure to appear, the entire fee will be charged.