Practical examination under real conditions

An innovative approach for qualified dental employees by the North Rhine Chamber of Dentists

Coverbild: Practical examination under real conditions
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Issue/Year (Volume) 2/2026 (55)
Page(s) 42-43
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    englisch

Training in the occupation of qualified dental employee was comprehensively reformed in 2022. The aims of this modernisation were to adjust current requirements within the occupational profile and to structure the examination in a practice-oriented way. For this reason, the North Rhine Chamber of Dentists set itself the goal of conducting the practical element of the examination in dental surgeries rather than at vocational colleges. This article describes the associated challenges and initial experiences.