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The shop for dentistry students

Zahnimarkt Trading GmbH

The company:

What began as an idea ‘by dental students, for dental students’ now rests on a professional foundation – with clear processes, a high standard of service and a genuine understanding of the target group’s needs. Zahnimarkt makes sourcing materials for dental students simple, reliable and transparent.
Year founded: 

2017

Location(s):

Münster

Sector:

E-commerce – Dental supplies

Founders:

Dr Justus Lohaus, Niels Fock

The company in three words:

Dental materials. Reliable. Digital.

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The platform for day-to-day life as a dental student

Zahnimarkt is a platform that originated whilst the founders were still students – and has established itself as a go-to resource for dental students. Founded by UW/H graduates Dr Justus Lohaus and Niels Fock, Zahnimarkt offers a comprehensive service covering all aspects of material procurement for dental students – digital, reliable and easy to understand.

The idea for Zahnimarkt came about during the first pre-clinical courses: unclear order lists, complicated procurement processes and time-consuming organisation characterised the day-to-day student life of many fellow students. Drawing on this experience, Lohaus and Fock developed a concept that tackles precisely these issues: pre-configured course packages, transparent ordering processes, personalised advice and delivery straight to where the materials are needed – whether at home or at the university hospital.

In addition to a reliable supply of materials, Zahnimarkt places a strong emphasis on knowledge transfer: webinars, specialist blog posts by qualified dentists, hands-on courses, and its established range of equipment for hire, including phantom heads, micromotors and more. This creates a well-thought-out mix of products, practical experience and guidance.

Today, Zahnimarkt is a professionally run specialist retailer with a team of 15, clear structures and a growing network within the dental industry. The company supplies not only students throughout Germany, but also across Europe – with the clear aim of becoming the leading dental supplier for the next generation of dentists. 

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Our tip for start-up founders:

“Test your ideas, see what works – and have the courage to make mistakes and learn from them. Don’t let critics intimidate you – people can talk anything to death, but real insights only come from trying things out. And perhaps most importantly: persevere. Starting a business is a marathon, not a sprint – it’s worth sticking with it!”

Dr Justus Lohaus and Niels Fock
, founders of Zahnimarkt
, UW/H graduates
, state examination in Dentistry (2013–2019)