The WiloHealthCube: Why Location Matters for Your Health

More Than Just an Address

Choosing a location when founding a dental practice is one of the most important decisions. It's not just about square footage and rent. It's about the question: how can we give our patients the best possible access to care?

The answer isn't simple. According to the German Medical Association (KBV), patients with statutory insurance wait on average 42 days for a specialist appointment, up from 33 days in 2019 (Source: KBV Health Data, 2024). Long distances between practices make this problem worse. When a patient is referred from the dentist to an internist, they often lose weeks searching for appointments and traveling.

Our answer to this problem: the WiloHealthCube in Dortmund.

What Is the WiloHealthCube?

The WiloHealthCube is a modern health center with roughly 10,000 square meters of usable space, currently being built in the Wilopark in Dortmund-Hörde. The project is sponsored by WILO SE, an international technology company headquartered in Dortmund.

The concept is clear: different medical specialties and health-related services work under one roof, not alongside each other, but together. This model follows the proven principle of Medical Service Centers (MVZ), which have established themselves as a forward-thinking care model in Germany. According to the Federal Ministry of Health, Germany now has roughly 5,000 MVZ facilities with over 30,000 practicing physicians and psychotherapists (Source: BMG, 2024). The trend is unmistakable: interdisciplinary health centers are becoming the backbone of outpatient care.

Address: Wilopark 15, 44263 Dortmund

Why a Health Center Is Better Than a Solo Practice

Dentistry doesn't end at the tooth root. Many conditions have causes extending beyond the mouth, and conversely, oral health affects your whole body.

The German Society for Periodontology (DG PARO) points out that untreated, severe periodontitis significantly increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases. Bacteria and inflammatory substances from the mouth enter the bloodstream and can promote systemic illness (Source: DG PARO, Scientific Statement). According to the German Dental Association, all four major public health conditions—diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and cancer—are associated with periodontitis (Source: BZÄK, 2024).

This means: a solo dental practice working in isolation can only capture part of the health picture. At the WiloHealthCube, it's different.

At the WiloHealthCube, our patients benefit from short referral pathways. When we determine during treatment that interdisciplinary evaluation makes sense, patients don't have to drive across town. The specialist is often just a floor away.

Interdisciplinary Advantages

• Short distances: Referrals between specialists in the same building, without weeks of waiting for appointments at another practice.
• Coordinated treatment: Specialists can exchange information directly when relevant for patient care. Duplicate examinations and redundant treatments are avoided.
• Holistic perspective: Proximity to other disciplines promotes comprehensive understanding of our patients' health. This is especially important for patients with multiple conditions that influence each other.
• Efficiency: Less travel time, less waiting time, faster results. For working professionals and families, this is a decisive advantage.

A study by the Robert Bosch Foundation on health centers in Germany confirms: interdisciplinary care centers improve patient outcomes through coordinated treatment pathways and reduce unnecessary duplicate examinations (Source: Robert Bosch Foundation, "Health Centers for Germany", 2021).

Good dentistry thinks beyond the tooth. The right location makes that possible.

Modern Infrastructure

The WiloHealthCube is being built to current standards and offers infrastructure suited to modern healthcare:

• Barrier-free access: The entire building is fully accessible—for wheelchair users, parents with strollers, and elderly patients. This isn't luxury, it's legal requirement and social responsibility.
• Parking: Ample parking directly at the building. For patients after extensive procedures, easy access to your car is important.
• Public transit: Good connection to Dortmund's public transportation network. The station is within walking distance.
• Bike storage: Secure bike parking spaces, contributing to sustainable transportation.
• Modern building systems: Energy-efficient infrastructure optimized for our medical equipment. Stable power supply and climate control are essential for digital dentistry.

The Phoenix-West Quarter

Wilopark is located in the Phoenix-West Quarter in Dortmund-Hörde, a neighborhood that has transformed dramatically in recent years. A former industrial area has become a modern district connecting technology, health, and quality of life.

The numbers demonstrate this transformation impressively: The PHOENIX-West Quarter now employs roughly 5,700 people, more than during the peak years of the Hoesch industrial company in the 1960s. The district spans 115 hectares and received the German Urban Design Prize in 2018 (Source: City of Dortmund, 2025). Hörde itself, with nearly 3,000 hectares and roughly 54,500 residents, is one of Dortmund's largest districts.

The neighborhood offers:

• Phoenix Lake nearby—a popular recreation area with restaurants and leisure facilities
• Good transportation connections to the A45 highway and Dortmund city center, making the practice easily accessible for patients throughout the region
• Growing infrastructure with restaurants, retail, and services
• A modern environment connecting technology and health—just like our practice

What This Means for Your Dental Health

A dental visit should be as uncomplicated as possible. The WiloHealthCube contributes to this at every stage:

Before your appointment: Easy travel by car, public transit, or bike. No hunting for parking. Our AI assistant Linda answers your questions about hours, treatments, and needed documents 24/7.

During treatment: Modern spaces designed for dentistry—not renovated, but purpose-built from the start. Digital workflows and practice robotics ensure everything is ready when you sit down.

After treatment: If follow-up care with another specialist makes sense, referral happens within the building. No new appointment search at a different practice, no explaining your history again. Short distances at WiloHealthCube mean concrete time savings and seamless care.

Our Home Starting in 2027

We chose the WiloHealthCube deliberately. It aligns with our philosophy: dentistry that puts patients first, with modern technology, thoughtful workflows, and a location that thinks about health holistically.

Pul's Zahnmedizin becomes part of a health network offering more than the sum of its parts. Combined with our AI reception assistant Linda, our service robot for practice logistics, and consistently digital operations, we're creating a practice that's not just medically cutting-edge, but organizationally sound too.

We're excited to welcome you starting in 2027 at the WiloHealthCube. Wilopark 15, 44263 Dortmund—mark the address.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What exactly is the WiloHealthCube?

The WiloHealthCube is a modern health center with roughly 10,000 square meters of usable space in Wilopark in Dortmund-Hörde. Various medical specialties and health-related services operate here under one roof together. The project is sponsored by WILO SE, an international technology company headquartered in Dortmund. The center follows the interdisciplinary healthcare model also used in Medical Service Centers (MVZ).

What advantages does a health center have over a solo practice?

The main advantage is short distances between specialists. When dental treatment requires follow-up care from another field, the specialist is often in the same building. This saves patients weeks of appointment-hunting and extra travel. Studies by the Robert Bosch Foundation show that interdisciplinary centers improve care quality and reduce duplicate examinations. Additionally, specialists can exchange information directly, leading to coordinated and holistic treatment.

How do I reach the WiloHealthCube?

The address is Wilopark 15, 44263 Dortmund. The building has parking directly on site, is easily accessible by public transit (walking distance to the station), and has bike storage. It's located in the Phoenix-West Quarter with direct connection to the A45 highway and Dortmund city center, making it easy to reach from throughout the region.

When does Pul's Zahnmedizin open at the WiloHealthCube?

Opening is planned for 2027. Until then, we're fitting out our practice rooms and implementing our digital systems, including our AI reception assistant Linda and our robot-based logistics. Follow our journey to be among the first to learn the exact opening date.