Berlin Dental Association Pension Fund

The Versorgungswerk der Zahnärztekammer Berlin (VZB) operates as a public pension fund, providing essential retirement, occupational disability, and survivors' benefits to its members. It offers a comprehensive system designed to secure the financial future of dentists, ensuring they receive support throughout their careers and into retirement, as well as providing for their families. The institution functions as a mandatory occupational scheme, offering a defined benefit plan to its beneficiaries.

Established in 1965, the VZB was created as a partially legally independent institution under the umbrella of the Berlin Chamber of Dentists. This foundation arose from the necessity to provide a dedicated and specialized social security system for dental professionals, distinct from the general state pension scheme. Its inception reflected a recognition of the unique career paths and needs of self-employed and employed dentists within the region.

The fund serves all eligible self-employed and employed dentists primarily within the Berlin Chamber of Dentists' jurisdiction, with its scope potentially extending to other regional dental chambers. Its long-term vision centers on sustainably managing its assets to consistently fulfill its commitment to members, adapting to demographic and economic shifts to ensure enduring financial stability and security for the dental profession.