| Information to work in this country is available from: |
Deutscher DentalhygienikerInnen Verband e.V.
c/o Beate Gatermann, Veit-Pogner-Str. 23, 81927 Munich, Germany
Fax: +49 89 915 162
www.ddhv.de · info@ddhv.de
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| Procedures and/or documents that are necessary to be able to work in this country: |
The steps to obtain a term work permit to practice dental hygiene in Germany are as follows:
- Submit a diploma from an internationally recognised school of dental hygiene.
- Secure a Dentist/Employer
- Apply for a work permit with the dentist/employer
- Apply for permission to reside in Germany
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| Special conditions that may apply for hygienists that obtain employment: |
Dental hygienists should be willing to commit themselves for a period of two years and should preferably have two years experience as a dental hygienist .
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| Contact for Work Permit and/or Visa: |
The German Embassy/Consulate in the country of residence.
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| Is a job offer required before a Work Permit/Visa is issued? |
Yes
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| Main local and/or official language(s): |
German. A basic knowledge of language is mandatory.
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| Country Statistics |
| Total Population |
82,163,500
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| Number of Dental Hygienists with diploma |
150 |
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| Number of Dental Hygienists without diploma |
200 |
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| Number of Dentists |
42,000
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| Number of Dental Offices |
22,000
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| Number of Dentists in Universities etc. |
20,000
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| Links to related web sites: |
Deutscher DentalhygienikerInnen Verband e.V.
WHO Oral Health: Country/Area Profile Programme
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| Information based on data received by IFDH in: |
2004
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Germany
