Philipp-Pfaff-Institut

What Philipp-Pfaff-Institut does

The Philipp-Pfaff-Institut is a continuing education institution for dental professionals based in Berlin, Germany, and the official Fortbildungseinrichtung (training facility) of the Zahnärztekammer Berlin and Landeszahnärztekammer Brandenburg. Founded in 1981 and operating with 16 direct employees, the institute delivers chamber-approved certified courses across all major dental specialties including implantology, endodontics, periodontics, aesthetic dentistry, CMD therapy, hypnosis, acupuncture, pediatric dentistry, and oral surgery. It serves approximately 6,000 participants per year across roughly 250 courses, with modern physical infrastructure comprising 43 dental simulation units and 21 dental microscopes at its Aßmannshauser Str. 4-6 headquarters. The product portfolio spans five career advancement programs for dental assistants (ZMP, ZMV, DH, FZP, ZMF), structured multi-module curricula priced up to €5,995, single-topic seminars ranging from €65 to €680, and X-ray certification courses required by German radiation protection regulations.

The institute operates a multi-channel delivery model combining in-person hands-on training at its Berlin facility, online live seminars via Zoom, on-demand content through the Dentstream video portal, and customized in-house training programs delivered at external dental practices. Technology infrastructure is conventional and includes the dedicated kursangebote.pfaff-berlin.de registration portal, Matomo web analytics, rapidmail newsletter distribution, Facebook engagement, and Borlabs Cookie consent management. The institute supplements its core education business with patient treatment services—professional dental cleaning (PZR) at approximately €55 and periodontology consultations—performed by supervised trainees under a clinical partnership with Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, with whom it shares facilities.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time course fees with installment payment options available for higher-priced multi-module curricula, supplemented by patient treatment services and sponsorship contributions from major dental industry players including 3M, Dentsply Sirona, Ivoclar, and Straumann. Distribution relies on the institute's own digital infrastructure, an annual print catalog, the Dental Berlin congress, Berliner Prophylaxetag, and direct channels via the sponsoring dental chambers. Geographic scope is concentrated in the Berlin-Brandenburg region of Germany, with no indication of expansion beyond this dual-state footprint. The institute is privately held as a GmbH with no venture capital or external investor ownership, and is led by Managing Director Kay Lauerwald.

Name

Philipp-Pfaff-Institut

Legal name

Philipp-Pfaff-Institut Fortbildungseinrichtung der Landeszahnärztekammern Berlin und Brandenburg GmbH

Website

https://pfaff-berlin.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Philipp-Pfaff-Institut is the official continuing education institution of the Berlin and Brandenburg State Dental Associations, delivering chamber-approved certified courses in all dental specialties to approximately 6,000 dental professionals per year across roughly 250 courses in Berlin, Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Continuing Education

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAGAF

Dental Schools

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

SECONDARYHLABAHAG

Oral Hygiene Instruction & Patient Education

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Dental Hygiene & Preventive Services

Keywords

• Dental continuing education
• Professional dental training
• Dental hygiene certification
• Implantology courses
• Endodontic training

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Fees: Primary revenue from course fees (Kursgebühren) for continuing education programs including structured curricula, single courses, and certification programs. Fees vary by course type and duration, with installment payment options available for expensive multi-module curricula.
2. Patient Treatment Services: Revenue from patient treatment services including professional teeth cleaning (PZR) and periodontological consultations, provided by training participants under supervision.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Philipp-Pfaff-Institut is a dental continuing education institution offering structured Aufstiegsfortbildungen (career-advancement qualifications for dental support staff such as ZMP, ZMV, DH, FZP, ZMF), specialist curricula across all major dental disciplines (Endodontie, Implantologie, Parodontologie, Ästhetische Zahnmedizin, CMD, Kinder- und JugendZahnMedizin, Hypnose, Akupunktur, Chirurgie, MIH), Röntgenkurse, online live seminars, an on-demand Dentstream video portal, in-house practice training, and patient prophylaxis/periodontology treatment services.

Product overview

The Philipp-Pfaff-Institut operates as a unified continuing education platform offering multiple interconnected product lines. The core offerings consist of career advancement courses (ZMP, ZMV, DH, FZP, ZMF) that enable dental assistants to advance their qualifications, supplemented by structured curricula and courses in specialized dental fields (Endodontie, Implantologie, Parodontologie, Ästhetische Zahnmedizin, CMD, Kinderzahnmedizin, Hypnose, Akupunktur, Chirurgie). The institute also provides patient treatment services through prophylactic and periodontal consultations performed by supervised trainees, as well as online education via Live-Seminare and the Dentstream video portal. Inhouse training options complete the service portfolio, making it a comprehensive dental education ecosystem.

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Products and services

• Aufstiegsfortbildung ZMP (Zahnmedizinische Prophylaxeassistentin) Chamber-recognised career-advancement qualification for dental assistants in prophylaxis. Taught at the Philipp-Pfaff-Institut for dental support staff seeking the ZMP credential.
• Aufstiegsfortbildung ZMV (Zahnmedizinische Verwaltungsassistentin) Chamber-recognised career-advancement qualification for dental practice administration, targeted at dental assistants moving into management roles.
• Aufstiegsfortbildung DH (Dentalhygienikerin / Dental Hygienist) Advanced chamber-recognised qualification training dental assistants to become dental hygienists.
• Aufstiegsfortbildung FZP (Fortbildung zur Praxismanagement) Career-advancement qualification focused on dental practice management for experienced dental support staff.
• Aufstiegsfortbildung ZMF (Zahnmedizinische Fachrezeptionistin) Chamber-recognised career-advancement qualification for dental assistants specialising in front-desk and patient-reception duties.
• Curriculum Endodontie Structured specialist curriculum in endodontics for licensed dentists, including hands-on training on the institute's simulation units and microscopes.
• Curriculum Implantologie Structured specialist curriculum in dental implantology for licensed dentists, delivered as part of the institute's continuing education programme.
• Curriculum Parodontologie Structured specialist curriculum in periodontology for licensed dentists, complementing the institute's in-house Parodontologie-Sprechstunde.
• Curriculum Ästhetische Zahnmedizin Structured specialist curriculum in aesthetic / cosmetic dentistry for licensed dentists.
• Curriculum CMD (Craniomandibuläre Dysfunktion) Structured specialist curriculum on craniomandibular dysfunction (CMD) diagnosis and therapy for licensed dentists.
• Curriculum Kinder- und JugendZahnMedizin Structured specialist curriculum in paediatric and adolescent dentistry for licensed dentists.
• Curriculum Hypnose und Kommunikation Structured specialist curriculum in dental hypnosis and patient communication for licensed dentists.
• Strukturierte Fortbildung Akupunktur Structured continuing education in acupuncture applied in dentistry, for licensed dentists.
• Strukturierte Fortbildung Zahnärztliche Chirurgie Structured continuing education in dental/oral surgery for licensed dentists.
• Strukturierte Fortbildung MIH (Molaren-Inzisiven-Hypomineralisation) Structured continuing education on diagnosis and treatment of Molar-Incisor Hypomineralisation for licensed dentists.
• Röntgenkurse (Dental Radiography Courses) Dental radiography certification courses required for diagnostic X-ray use in dental practice, coordinated by Ceylan Akgünes.
• Online Live-Seminare Live online continuing education seminars delivered via Zoom, allowing remote participation in selected topics.
• Dentstream Videoportal On-demand video streaming portal for dental continuing education content from the institute.
• Inhouse Schulungen Bespoke on-site continuing education delivered at dental practices and clinics, customised to the team's needs.
• Patientenbehandlung Prophylaxe und Zahnreinigung (PZR) Clinical prophylaxis service for private patients, including professional tooth cleaning (PZR, ~€55) delivered by trained prophylaxis staff under supervision.
• Parodontologie-Sprechstunde Bookable periodontology consultation clinic for patients of the institute's Leitung Klinischer Betrieb (Dr Nina Werner), serving as a hands-on clinical setting for periodontics training.
• Zahnärztliche Schlafmedizin Continuing education offering covering dental sleep medicine for licensed dentists.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 3MminorOthersSupporting company of training courses. Logo displayed on thank-you page for supporting the institute's continuing education programs.
• Dentsply SironaminorOthersDental equipment manufacturer supporting institute courses.
• IvoclarminorOthersDental materials company supporting institute programs.
• StraumannminorOthersDental implant company supporting training courses.
• Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for patient treatment services. The institute collaborates with Charité's dental clinic for specialized treatments including periodontitis therapy and oral surgery. Shared facilities at Aßmannshauser Str. 4-6 with Zahnklinik Charité.
• Zahnärztekammer Berlin (Berlin Dental Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial parent organization. The institute is the official training institution (Fortbildungseinrichtung) of the Berlin Dental Association and Brandenburg State Dental Association, offering officially certified continuing education.
• Landeszahnärztekammer Brandenburg (Brandenburg State Dental Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial parent organization. Joint sponsor of the institute as Fortbildungseinrichtung for Brandenburg dental professionals.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Straumann Group Education: Global dental implant leader with a substantial clinician education program (Straumann Education) covering implantology and related surgical/restorative procedures. Industry-backed training provider that overlaps with the implantology curriculum at Philipp-Pfaff-Institut.
• Dentsply Sirona Academy: Global dental equipment manufacturer that runs one of the largest dental education academies worldwide, offering CE-accredited courses across implantology, endodontics, and digital dentistry. Comparable as a dental CE provider with much broader geographic and content reach.

Others

• Quintessence Publishing: Leading dental scientific publisher that also produces dental education content, journals, and conferences. Related as a dental knowledge ecosystem participant rather than a direct training competitor.

Emerging players

• Spear Education: US-based dental continuing education provider focused on comprehensive clinical and practice management training, offering online and in-person formats with CE credit. Adjacent model but illustrates the digital CE competition that could expand into Germany.
• DentalXP: Online dental education platform offering on-demand video lectures, live webinars, and CE-accredited courses across all dental specialties. Represents the digital-first delivery model that competes with the institute's in-person offerings.

Direct peers

• Zahnärztekammer Hamburg Fortbildung: Continuing education arm of the Hamburg dental chamber, offering chamber-approved courses and specialization tracks for dentists in the Hamburg metropolitan region. Same statutory training institution model, different geographic catchment.
• Akademie für Zahnärztliche Fortbildung Karlsruhe: State dental chamber training institution in Baden-Württemberg offering structured continuing education and Aufstiegsfortbildung for dentists and dental staff. Operates the same chamber-mandated model as Philipp-Pfaff-Institut, serving a different German region — the most direct functional comparable.
• Zahnärztekammer Westfalen-Lippe (Fortbildungsakademie): Fortbildungsakademie of the Westfalen-Lippe dental chamber offering certified continuing education programs, structured curricula, and Aufstiegsfortbildung for dental professionals. Closely mirrors the Philipp-Pfaff-Institut model as a chamber-affiliated training institution.
• Landeszahnärztekammer Hessen Fortbildung: Hessen state dental chamber that operates continuing education programs and Aufstiegsfortbildung for dental assistants. Comparable chamber-affiliated training institution serving a different German state.
• Zahnärztekammer Niedersachsen (ZKN) Fortbildung: State dental chamber in Lower Saxony that runs certified continuing education programs for regional dentists and dental staff. Functional peer operating under the same Landeszahnärztekammer-mandate framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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