§01Pricing & coverage

Statutory (GKV) patients pay nothing out of pocket for basic conservative treatment, the annual check-up and standard amalgam or composite fillings on posterior teeth; expect roughly €50–€120 of co-payment if a tooth-coloured filling on a molar exceeds the GKV benefit. Professional cleaning (PZR) is typically €70–€120 and usually private. A single-tooth implant including crown ranges €1,800–€3,200 in Erlangen, and a porcelain-fused-to-metal crown €450–€900, with the GKV "Festzuschuss" subsidy covering a fixed share if a Bonusheft is kept. PKV reimbursement follows the GOZ schedule; see BfArM for device and material regulation.

§02Emergencies & out-of-hours care

Outside surgery hours, Erlangen is covered by the Bavarian dental emergency rota (zahnärztlicher Notdienst) organised by the KZVB; the duty practice rotates weekly and is published via 116 117 and the KZVB Mittelfranken website. For trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, facial swelling with breathing difficulty or suspected jaw fracture, the Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie at Universitätsklinikum Erlangen (Glückstraße/Krankenhausstraße campus) is the regional referral centre and operates 24/7 through its emergency department. Call 112 only for life-threatening situations — airway compromise, major haemorrhage or post-traumatic loss of consciousness — otherwise use 116 117 or the rota.

§03Frequently asked questions

Do Erlangen dentists treat English-speaking patients?

Yes, more reliably than in most German cities of this size. The Siemens and university presence means several Altstadt and Bruck practices routinely consult in English, and the Universitätsklinikum's dental departments handle international staff and exchange students daily. It is still worth confirming language capability when booking, particularly for orthodontic or implant consultations where consent documentation must be understood in detail.

Are Erlangen clinics accepting new GKV patients?

Generally yes. Unlike parts of rural Oberfranken, central Erlangen and the Bruck/Büchenbach belt have enough capacity that most practices accept new statutory patients without a long wait. Specialist orthodontic and implant slots can run 4–8 weeks; routine check-ups and hygienist appointments are usually available within 2–3 weeks.

Where is the dental department of the Universitätsklinikum?

The Zahnklinik sits on the central UKER campus around Glückstraße, alongside oral and maxillofacial surgery. It functions both as a teaching hospital and as a referral centre for complex restorative, surgical and paediatric cases that exceed what a private Praxis can deliver.

Are weekend and public-holiday appointments available?

Routine weekend appointments are rare. Saturday mornings are offered by a minority of central practices, mainly for emergencies and follow-ups. On Sundays and public holidays, only the rotating Notdienst practice is open, supplemented by the UKER emergency route for surgical cases.

How does the Bonusheft affect what I pay?

Keeping the Bonusheft stamped annually for five or ten consecutive years raises the GKV Festzuschuss for crowns, bridges and dentures by 20% or 30% respectively. This materially reduces co-payments on prosthetic work — often several hundred euros on a single crown — and Erlangen practices will stamp it at every routine check-up if you bring it.

§04Safety note

This directory is informational only and is not medical advice; consult a licensed dental clinic in Erlangen for individual clinical decisions.