Deutsches Zahnärztliches Symposium DZÄS

What Deutsches Zahnärztliches Symposium DZÄS does

DZÄS (Deutsches Zahnärztliches Symposium) is a privately held German dental continuing-education conference organizer founded by Dr. Frederike Fehrmann and Alexander Fehrmann, with its first symposium held in 2021. The core product is the annual "Powerkongress," a two-day event held each September at the Buderus Arena in Wetzlar, featuring expert lectures and hands-on workshops covering digital dentistry (CAD/CAM, 3D printing, intraoral scanning), clinical specialties (periodontics, orthodontics), practice management, billing, and personal development. Attendees earn CME/CPD points and the event targets licensed dentists, orthodontists, dental technicians, and practice teams across the German-speaking market.

The business runs on a transactional, event-driven model. Primary revenue comes from ticket sales at €590 per attendee plus optional €95 Friday evening event add-ons, with payment terms of two weeks post-invoice. A secondary revenue stream is a tiered sponsorship program (Platinum, Gold, Silver) that, for the 2026 edition, includes 7 Platinum partners (SprintRay, Geistlich, Ivoclar, Thommen Medical, patient21, BFS health finance, digitevo, Porsche Zentrum Gießen) and 4 Silver partners. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via an online registration form, email, and WhatsApp, with awareness driven by the organization's website, a monthly Brevo newsletter, and word-of-mouth within the German dental community.

Operationally, DZÄS is a small organization with around 6 staff, headquartered at Berkenhoffstraße 6 in Heuchelheim, Hessen. The 2026 Powerkongress (04-05 September 2026, "Zukunft im Fokus") is positioned as a fusion between DZÄS and DCT Dental, broadening the speaker network and program scope. No external investors, parent companies, or subsidiaries are disclosed; ownership and operations remain with the two founders.

Name

Deutsches Zahnärztliches Symposium DZÄS

Legal name

DZÄS

Website

https://dzaes.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DZÄS is a privately held German organizer of the annual "Powerkongress," a two-day continuing-education dental conference held at Buderus Arena in Wetzlar. It serves dentists, orthodontists, dental technicians, and practice teams in the German-speaking market with lectures, workshops, and CME/CPD credits, monetized via ticket sales and a tiered Platinum-to-Silver sponsorship program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Continuing Education

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAOAJAJ

Dental Assisting

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Healthcare Allied & Clinical Support Training

Keywords

• Dental continuing education
• Dental congress events
• Dental professional development
• Digital dentistry conferences
• Dental practice management training

Headquarters

HQ city

Heuchelheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Conference Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling tickets to the annual dental Powerkongress. Standard ticket price is 590 EUR per person. Additional revenue generated from optional evening event tickets at 95 EUR per person. Payment terms include 2-week payment window after invoice receipt.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DZÄS organizes an annual two-day 'Powerkongress' dental continuing education congress held each September at the Buderus Arena in Wetzlar, Germany. The congress features expert lectures, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities for dentists, orthodontists, dental technicians, and dental practice teams, covering digital dentistry, practice management, prevention, and orthodontics with CME/CPD credit eligibility. The 2026 edition (sixth annual, themed 'Zukunft im Fokus') reflects the merger/fusion of DZÄS with DCT Dental, expanding the program under the combined expertise of the founders.

Product overview

DZÄS (Deutsches Zahnärztliches Symposium) operates as an annual dental congress and continuing education provider. The core offering is the two-day 'Powerkongress' held annually in September at the Buderus Arena in Wetzlar, Germany. The congress features a program of expert lectures and hands-on workshops covering digital dentistry technologies (CAD/CAM, 3D printing, digital workflows), practice management, prevention, orthodontics, and leadership development. Additional offerings include a companion/leisure program and networking events. The organization was founded by Dr. Frederike Fehrmann (dentist, practice owner) and Alexander Fehrmann (DCT Dental), combining clinical expertise with dental technology knowledge. The event typically attracts hundreds of dental professionals who earn CME credits for participation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zahnärztlicher Powerkongress (Annual Dental Congress) Annual two-day continuing education congress for dentists and dental professionals featuring expert lectures, hands-on workshops, and networking. Covers digital dentistry, practice management, prevention, orthodontics, and personal development. Standard ticket 590 EUR per person, with CME/CPD points available.
• Evening Event Add-on (Rahmenprogramm) Optional Friday evening dinner event with entertainment, available as a paid add-on to the Powerkongress ticket at 95 EUR per person.

Quantifiable outcome

• CME/CPD points awarded for continuing education requirements
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered platinum and silver.

• BFS health finance GmbHplatinumGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Key Account Manager Sina Gruhn from BFS health finance serves as a speaker at the congress, presenting workshops on dental billing optimization and documentation. BFS provides financial services to dental practices.
• digitevo GmbHplatinumGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Digital dentistry and IT security specialist. David Volkmann, Geschäftsführer of digitevo, presents workshops on IT security for dental practices. Provides digital solutions and security consulting services.
• Geistlich Pharma GmbHplatinumGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Leading dental biomaterials company specializing in bone regeneration and wound healing products. Geistlich sponsors the congress to showcase their dental healthcare products.
• patient21 GmbHplatinumGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Dental practice management and digital services company providing innovative patient management solutions for dental practices.
• Porsche Zentrum GießenplatinumGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Luxury automotive brand sponsorship. Porsche Zentrum Gießen sponsors the congress as a premium partner, potentially providing display vehicles or exclusive experiences.
• Thommen Medical AGplatinumGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Swiss dental implant company specializing in dental implant systems. Supports the congress as a platinum sponsor.
• SprintRay Inc.platinumGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Leading manufacturer of dental 3D printing solutions. SprintRay presents live demonstrations of digital workflows including scanning and 3D printing as part of the congress program.
• Ivoclar Vivadent AGsilverGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Global dental material manufacturer offering a comprehensive range of products for modern dentistry. Silver sponsor showcasing their dental materials and solutions.
• Kuraray Noritake DentalsilverGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Japanese dental material company specializing in bonding agents, composites, and cementation solutions. Silver sponsor of the congress.
• Natugena Health & NutritionsilverGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Health and nutrition company offering dietary supplements and nutritional products potentially relevant to holistic dental care.
• Zollsoft GmbHsilverGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026German dental software company providing practice management solutions. Supports the congress as a Silver sponsor.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Straumann Group: Global dental implant leader that operates Straumann Education and runs major dental implantology events globally. Comparable as an established dental industry incumbent with substantial educational programming serving similar professional audiences.
• Henry Schein Dental: Global dental distribution and practice solutions company that runs educational events and serves the dental professional community through Henry Schein One and ConnectDental programs. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering education-adjacent services to dentists in the DACH region.
• Dentsply Sirona: Global dental equipment and technology manufacturer with extensive clinician education programs (Dentsply Sirona Academy, CEREC Dojo). Comparable as a broad incumbent in the dental education space serving overlapping dental professional audiences with both content and event programming.
• Ivoclar Vivadent AG: Global dental materials manufacturer and DZÄS Silver sponsor that also runs its own international education programs and training centers. Comparable as an established dental industry incumbent with significant educational event offerings serving similar professional audiences.

Direct peers

• OEMUS Media AG: German dental media and event company that publishes dental journals and organizes multiple dental conferences annually in Germany. Directly comparable as a dental CE event organizer in the German market, though with a broader portfolio of events than DZÄS's single Powerkongress.
• DGI (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Implantologie): German implantology society that organizes an annual implantology congress for German dentists. Comparable as a dental specialty society running educational conferences with industry sponsorship and CME programming.
• Quintessence Publishing: International dental publisher headquartered in Germany that combines dental content publishing with conference operations and continuing education events. Directly comparable as a dental CE provider serving the German dental professional community with similar event-based revenue model.
• DGZMK (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde): The German Society of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine organizes the annual German Dentists' Day congress. Comparable as a primary dental CE event organizer serving the German dental professional community with industry sponsorship and CME credit offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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