Bayerische Landeszahnärztekammer (BLZK)

What Bayerische Landeszahnärztekammer (BLZK) does

Bayerische Landeszahnärztekammer (BLZK) is a statutory public-law professional chamber (Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts) representing all licensed dentists practicing in the German state of Bavaria. Founded under Bavarian chamber law, BLZK holds a legally mandated monopoly on professional representation and regulation of the dental profession in the state, with all practicing Bavarian dentists as automatic members. Its core product is not a single software platform but a portfolio of regulatory, educational, advisory, and member-service functions delivered through the BLZK website (blzk.de), a member QM portal (qm.blzk.de), a publications shop (shop.blzk.de), a dentist search (zahnarztsuche.blzk.de), a jobs board (jobs.blzk.de), a patient portal (zahn.de), and the Röntgenstelle Bayern (RBZ) X-ray center in Nuremberg.

BLZK's primary revenue stream is mandatory annual membership dues (Kammerbeiträge) set by the Vollversammlung and paid by every practicing dentist in Bavaria. Secondary revenue is generated through one-off sales of publications, pocket patient-information leaflets, learning cards, the Zahnärztlicher Kinderpass, and the joint BLZK/KZVB Schulungskoffer Mundpflege in der Pflege training kit sold at cost. Continuing-education and event programs — including the annual Bayerischer Zahnärztetag congress, the Pflegetag der BLZK, Strahlenschutzkurse, and the Berufspolitische Bildung series with KZVB — generate modest fees or cost recovery. Go-to-market is essentially membership-driven and non-commercial, with content and outreach distributed through the blzk.de website, the BZB/BZBplus professional journal, digital newsletters (digital.blzk.de), Instagram (@missionzfa), and the patient-facing zahn.de portal.

The organization operates from a headquarters in Munich (Flößergasse 1, the 'Haus der Bayerischen Zahnärzte') and the RBZ office in Nuremberg, with an estimated 21 employees. Leadership is headed by President Dr. Dr. Frank Wohl, with a board that includes Dr. Brunhilde Drew and department heads Prof. Dr. Christoph Benz (patients, health services research, care) and Dr. Frank Hummel (care/nursing), supported by eight regional Zahnärztliche Bezirksverbände. BLZK collaborates strategically with the Kassenzahnärztliche Vereinigung Bayerns (KZVB) and the Bundeszahnärztekammer (BZÄK), and maintains longstanding social programs including Special Olympics Special Smiles Bayern (since 2009) and the Patenzahnarztmodell for nursing-home dental care (since 2004/2005).

Name

Bayerische Landeszahnärztekammer (BLZK)

Legal name

Bayerische Landeszahnärztekammer

Website

https://blzk.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Bayerische Landeszahnärztekammer (BLZK) is the statutory public-law professional chamber representing all practicing dentists in Bavaria, Germany, funded by mandatory membership dues and delivering regulatory oversight, continuing education, member services, and patient-facing programs.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Professional Association Services

NAICS

Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (813990)

akta.pro primary industry

General Dentistry Group Practices (HLABAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Comprehensive Family Dentistry (Multi-Disciplinary In-Office General Care) (HLABAAAE)

Keywords

• Dental chamber services
• Professional dental association
• Continuing dental education
• Radiation protection certification
• Dental practice management

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership dues (Kammerbeiträge): As a statutory public-law corporation, BLZK is funded primarily through mandatory membership fees paid by all practicing dentists in Bavaria. The fees fund its regulatory, advocacy, and service functions.
2. Publications and educational materials sales: BLZK operates a shop (shop.blzk.de) selling publications, pocket guides, brochures, flyers, learning cards, and promotional materials for dentists, dental staff, and patients. Revenue is generated through sales of physical and digital materials.
3. Continuing education and events: BLZK organizes professional development events including the Bayerischer Zahnärztetag, the Pflegetag der BLZK, and specialized courses such as Strahlenschutzkurse (radiation protection courses) and the Berufspolitische Bildung series. Revenue or cost recovery from these events supports professional education delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Bayerische Landeszahnärztekammer (BLZK) is the statutory professional chamber (Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts) for all practicing dentists in Bavaria, Germany. It provides professional self-governance, regulatory oversight, continuing education, radiation protection certification, quality management, practice consulting, patient dispute resolution, and advocacy on behalf of dentists and dental staff in the state of Bavaria.

Product overview

The Bayerische Landeszahnärztekammer (BLZK) is the professional self-governing body for dentists in the State of Bavaria, Germany. Rather than offering a single software product, the BLZK operates a portfolio of digital and physical services and publications: its primary website (blzk.de) serves as an institutional and professional portal, while the BLZK Online Shop (shop.blzk.de) distributes patient education publications (including the 13+ title Pocket-Reihe of pocket guides, the Zahnärztlicher Kinderpass, BZB/BZBplus professional journals), training resources (Schulungskoffer: Mundpflege in der Pflege, Lernkarten-Sets, ZFA Ausbildungsnachweis), and promotional materials. Key services include the Röntgenstelle Bayern (RBZ) X-ray center for radiation protection and equipment inspection in Nuremberg, the Patenzahnarztmodell care model for nursing homes, the Schlichtungsstelle mediation board, and the Zahnarztsuche patient finder. Events include the annual Bayerischer Zahnärztetag congress and the Berufspolitische Bildung course series. The BLZK also maintains patient-facing portals (zahn.de), organizes the Special Olympics Special Smiles Bayern program, and runs the Praxisbörse practice marketplace and Stellenmarkt job board.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• zahn.de: Patient information website of BLZK providing neutral and independent information about dental and oral health
• eazf
• Special Smiles

Products and services

• Röntgenstelle Bayern (RBZ) — X-Ray Center BLZK-operated X-ray center in Nuremberg that handles X-ray equipment inspection, quality assurance guidance for digital radiography, and radiation protection certification (Fachkunde im Strahlenschutz) administration for dental practices across Bavaria.
• Patenzahnarztmodell (Patron Dentist Model) A care model established by BLZK in which patron dentists are assigned by the regional District Dental Associations (ZBV) to provide dental care in nursing homes and oral hygiene training for nursing staff and relatives.
• Schlichtungsstelle (Mediation/Arbitration Board) Formal mediation board of the BLZK that provides resolution of billing and treatment disputes between dentists and patients, with information about the prerequisites, procedure, duration, and costs of a mediation process.
• Bayerischer Zahnärztetag (Bavarian Dental Day) The annual professional congress of the Bavarian dental profession, organized by the BLZK, bringing together dentists for continuing education, scientific sessions, and professional-political dialogue.
• Kursreihe Berufspolitische Bildung (Professional-Political Education Course Series) A three-module course series jointly offered by BLZK and the Kassenzahnärztliche Vereinigung Bayerns (KZVB) for dentists, providing foundational knowledge about the healthcare system structure and the tasks of professional representative bodies.
• BLZK Online Shop (shop.blzk.de) Online ordering platform for publications, patient information materials, training resources (such as Schulungskoffer Mundpflege in der Pflege and Lernkarten-Sets), and promotional items produced by BLZK for dentists, dental staff, and patients.
• BZB / BZBplus (Bayerisches Zahnärzteblatt) Professional Journal The official professional journal of the BLZK, published as BZB (clinical/clinical-science edition) and BZBplus (professional-politics edition), covering topics such as prophylaxis, endodontics, periodontology, implantology, orthodontics, and dental practice management.
• GOZ-Senat und GOZ ON TOUR (Dental Fee Advisory Service) Advisory body and traveling seminar series on the German dental fee schedule (Gebührenordnung für Zahnärzte), providing dentists with guidance on billing, GOZ commentary, and sample forms.
• Praxisbörse (Practice Exchange) Online marketplace service operated by BLZK enabling dentists to buy, sell, or succession-plan dental practices in Bavaria.
• Stellenmarkt (Job Market) Online job board operated by BLZK for dental positions in Bavaria, including job listings and training positions for dental assistants (ZFA).
• Zahnarztsuche und Notdienst (Dentist Search and Emergency Service) Online search tool enabling patients to find a dentist in Bavaria and locate emergency dental services (Notdienst).
• Pflegetag der BLZK (BLZK Care Day) Annual continuing education event for dentists focused on oral health care for care-dependent individuals and people with disabilities, covering topics such as PAR guidelines, teledentistry, and resilience training.
• Schulungskoffer Mundpflege in der Pflege (Training Suitcase) A training kit developed jointly by BLZK and KZVB to help dentists teach nursing staff essential oral hygiene knowledge for care-dependent individuals. Contains a sample lecture by Prof. Dr. Christoph Benz, a demonstration dental model, and information materials.
• ZFA Ausbildungsnachweis (ZFA Training Record) Digital and print training record system administered by BLZK for dental assistants (Zahnmedizinische Fachangestellte) training beginning August 1, 2022, including form templates and examination materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Oberpfälzer Zahnaltgold-Sammelaktion organized by BLZK raised a record EUR 250,000 for children's cancer research at Universitätsklinikum Regensburg

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Kassenzahnärztliche Vereinigung Bayerns (KZVB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026BLZK and KZVB are the two main professional self-governance bodies for dentists in Bavaria. They jointly offer the Berufspolitische Bildung course series, co-developed the Schulungskoffer Mundpflege in der Pflege for nursing home oral care, and collaborate on professional policy advocacy before state and federal authorities.
• Lions Club WeidenminorOthers · 24 June 2026Lions Club Weiden co-sponsored the Oberpfälzer Zahnaltgold-Sammelaktion (dental gold recycling charity) together with BLZK and Oberpfälzer dentists. The initiative raised EUR 250,000 for children's cancer research at Universitätsklinikum Regensburg. BLZK President Dr. Dr. Frank Wohl organized the collection effort.
• Universitätsklinikum Regensburg (UKR)minorOthersRecipient of the EUR 250,000 donation from the Oberpfälzer Zahnaltgold-Sammelaktion. The funds support the 'Franzi' project — a planned new research center for pediatric oncology, cardiac, and rare diseases at UKR. BLZK organized the dental gold collection that generated the donation.
• Special Olympics Bayern (SOBY)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBLZK has organized and supported Special Smiles activities in Bavaria since 2009, as part of the Special Olympics National Winter and Summer Games. This is a dental screening and education program for athletes with intellectual disabilities. BLZK also supports mobile health events and recruits volunteer dentists for the program.
• Bundeszahnärztekammer (BZÄK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBZÄK is the federal-level German Dental Association. BLZK works with BZÄK on national professional policy, commissioning legal opinions (e.g., on the constitutional concerns of the Fachzahnarztvorbehalt), and coordinating professional standards across Germany's 28 dental chambers.
• Landesarbeitsgemeinschaft zur Förderung der Mundgesundheit in der Pflege (LAGP)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerLAGP is a Bavarian state working group dedicated to promoting oral health in nursing care settings. BLZK participates in or supports this initiative as part of its broader Pflege (care/nursing) oral health program, which includes the Patenzahnarztmodell and Kooperationsvertrag models.
• Institut der Deutschen Zahnärzte (IDZ)minorOthersThe IDZ conducts the Deutsche Mundgesundheitsstudie (DMS), Germany's major epidemiological survey on oral health. BLZK references and distributes findings from the DMS 6 study to its members and the public via zahn.de, supporting evidence-based practice and public health messaging.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bundeszahnärztekammer (BZÄK): BZÄK is the federal-level umbrella of Germany's 17 state dental chambers and the closest functional analog to BLZK at the national level. BLZK explicitly coordinates with BZÄK on standards, legal opinions, and national professional policy.
• Zahnärztekammer Berlin: Statutory dental chamber for Berlin, performing the same Pflichtmitgliedschaft representation, Fortbildung, and member services as BLZK. Comparable in mandate and service scope despite a much smaller geographic footprint.
• Landeszahnärztekammer Nordrhein: Statutory dental chamber for the Nordrhein region, offering the same mandatory-membership representation, continuing education, publications, and member services as BLZK. One of the larger German state dental chambers by member count.
• Landeszahnärztekammer Hessen: Statutory dental chamber for the state of Hesse, providing the same mix of regulatory oversight, continuing education, member services, and publications as BLZK. Operates with a similar ZBV-equivalent regional structure.
• Landeszahnärztekammer Westfalen-Lippe: Statutory dental chamber for the Westfalen-Lippe region. Directly comparable in structure, mandate, and service offerings to BLZK, and one of the two NRW-area state dental chambers.
• Kassenzahnärztliche Vereinigung Bayerns (KZVB): KZVB is the statutory Bavarian association of contract dentists (Kassenzahnärzte), a direct sister organization to BLZK. The two co-organize the Bayerischer Zahnärztetag, Berufspolitische Bildung, and the Schulungskoffer, making KZVB the most structurally comparable peer for BLZK.
• Landeszahnärztekammer Baden-Württemberg: Statutory dental chamber for Baden-Württemberg with the same Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts status, mandatory membership, and service portfolio (continuing education, publications, dispute resolution) as BLZK. The most direct regional peer.

Broad incumbents

• Bundesärztekammer (BÄK): Federal-level umbrella of the German state physician chambers. The medical-profession analog of BZÄK and the closest functional peer to BLZK at the national level outside the dental field.
• Kassenzahnärztliche Bundesvereinigung (KZBV): Federal-level body for the KZVen, analogous to BZÄK on the contract-dentistry side. Operates across all 17 KZV regions and shares BLZK's mandate of representing dentists in dealings with government and payers at the national level.
• Bayerische Landesärztekammer (BLÄK): Statutory medical chamber for physicians in Bavaria. Highly comparable in legal form, mandatory-membership funding model, and service portfolio (Fortbildung, QM, dispute resolution), though serving physicians rather than dentists.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xblzk.de/blzk/site.nsf/id/pa_stellenangebote_der_blzk.html
• Instagraminstagram.com/missionzfa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bayerische-landeszahn%C3%A4rztekammer

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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