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Advanced training as a dental prophylaxis assistant (ZMP)
ZMP: a central role with regard to professional dental care
Specialization: Continuing education enables specialization in preventive dental care and prophylaxis, which broadens professional horizons and strengthens competence in this field.
Career advancement opportunities: New career advancement and development opportunities may arise as a result of continuing education.
Relieving the dentist’s workload: As a ZMP, you can relieve the dentist’s workload in preventive dental care, which increases efficiency in the practice and improves patient care.
Patient care: continuing education allows for better responsiveness to patient needs and fears, resulting in improved patient care.
Example calculation for the course fee with funding via the Upgrading BAföG
The course and examination fees for the ZMP seminar amount to € 4,995. Ideally, a non-repayable grant of up to approx. 75 percent is possible via the new Upgrading BAföG! In this case, this corresponds to a total of € 2,996.75.
This results in a personal contribution for the participant of own contribution of € 1,248.75 (see example calculation opposite).
Source: BMBF (as of September 2022)
Sample calculation
4.995,00 €
– 2.497,50 €
(50 % subsidy share)
= 2.497,50 €
– 1.248,75 €
(50 % loan forgiveness if the examination is successful)
= 1.248,75 €
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(Own contribution with funding in the best case)
“The advanced training has taken my career to a new level. Practical training and competent instructors have given me confidence and knowledge. Now I can provide first-class dental care to our patients.”
Tina
“The advanced training has paved the way for me to take on more responsibility and provide a more comprehensive service. As a ZMP, I appreciate the importance of oral health prevention and am proud to be part of the team that helps our patients achieve bright smiles.”
Nesrin
“The training has successfully completed my professional reorientation. The techniques learned, from dental cleanings to patient education, have opened new doors for me. I am grateful to be in a fulfilling profession that helps others.”
Anna
A ZMP is a qualified dental professional who works in dental prophylaxis and preventive care assistance. It supports the dentist in patient care and oral health promotion.
A ZMP performs prophylaxis treatments, provides oral hygiene instruction to patients, and assists with the organization of the dental office. It contributes to the prevention of dental diseases.
The duration of the advanced training to become a ZMP is usually about 7 months. It includes theoretical and practical training content.
Yes, or stomatological nurse with corresponding professional experience. For advanced training as a DH, the ZMP or ZMF qualification recognized by the dental associations is a prerequisite.
After successful ZMP training, career opportunities open up in dental practices and clinics. In addition, you can further your education in specialized areas such as dental hygiene.
The training to become a ZMP includes both theoretical and practical components. It includes classroom sessions and clinical practice experiences.
After the ZMP advanced training, you can gain further qualifications in various areas of dentistry, e.g. as a dental hygienist (DH) or dental administrative assistant (ZMV).
Yes. The Philipp Pfaff Institute fulfills all the requirements and certifications to enable funding through the Aufstiegs-BAföG. Funding via the Aufstiegs-BAföG was further improved in August 2016, in which both the max. The amount of funding and the share of the subsidy were increased. Currently, up to two thirds of the course fee can be granted as a subsidy through the Aufstiegs-BAföG. For more information, visit www.aufstiegs-bafoeg.de. In addition, a talent grant can be applied for through the relevant dental association.
Yes. A written, oral and practical final examination for the advanced training to become a ZMP.