School of DentistryTeaching and research for outstanding dentists, healthy teeth and a healthy mouth

At the heart of dentistry, oral and maxillofacial medicine lies the Witten/Herdecke University Dental Clinic. Here, we practise dentistry to the highest standards and train young people to become dentists. From preventive check-ups and treatments to complex, interdisciplinary therapies, we cover the full range of dental services. With particular empathy and expertise, we are also dedicated to treating specific patient groups. These include, amongst others, children, anxious patients and people with disabilities.

About the Dental Clinic

In our department, we embrace and encourage social engagement. We encourage our students to ask themselves what society and healthcare should look like in the future – and how they themselves wish to play an active role in shaping them. In this way, our students use their specialist skills to get involved in projects both on their own doorstep and around the world. A prime example is the dental project in Nepal, which grew out of student initiatives. The aim is to improve dental care in Nepal and, above all, to raise awareness of the importance of oral health, particularly amongst children. By putting their own ideas into practice and getting involved, students experience a sense of self-efficacy and grow as individuals.

Luther’s Laundrette is a facility run by the Diakonie Hagen/Ennepetal’s homeless support service. Here, people facing difficult life circumstances receive, amongst other things, free dental care. For dentistry students at Witten/Herdecke University, working at ‘Luther’s Laundrette’ is an integral part of their degree programme. Together, we aim to contribute to the common good, promote destigmatisation and break down barriers to engagement.

About Luther’s Laundrette