
Meet Dr. David Raickovic
Dr. David Raickovic, a third-generation orthodontist, graduated from the University of Zagreb and completed specialisation training at New York University. He became one of the top 1% Invisalign Diamond Providers globally in 2019. With experience in Manhattan’s top clinics, he now co-leads Alpine Smiles in Lugano and serves as an international speaker, teaching orthodontists worldwide.
Fun facts about David: He finds joy in playing the piano, flying, and sailing—but above all, his deepest passion lies in transforming his patients’ lives by creating beautiful, healthy smiles that empower them with confidence.
Meet Dr. Sebastian Däröste
Dr. Sebastian Däröste graduated in Sweden in January 2017 and quickly established himself as a leading Invisalign provider while co-owning private practices in Oslo, Norway. He became the world’s youngest Invisalign Diamond Provider in 2021 and is a Key Opinion Leader for the Invisalign Global Faculty. With a focus on cutting-edge orthodontics and aesthetic dentistry, he frequently lectures to dental professionals worldwide.
Fun facts about Sebastian:
He sailed across the Atlantic in high school, worked as an au pair in Australia, and volunteered in Ethiopia and Costa Rica. Having travelled to 47 countries, he fell in love with Lugano and Ticino, inspiring him to settle there and bring something unique to the region!


Meet Dr. Tommaso Weinstein
Dr. Tommaso Weinstein, a third-generation dentist, earned his PhD from the University of Milan in 2012 and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clear Aligner Therapy from the City of London Dental School in 2022. An experienced Invisalign speaker, he is currently an Adjunct Professor at Humanitas University in Milan and a member of the Italian Society of Prosthetics and Oral Rehabilitation, the Digital Dentistry Society, and the Think Adhesive Group. His career is built on attentive patient care, using minimally invasive and digital techniques to ensure personalized treatments.
Fun Facts: A lifelong AC Milan fan, he has held a season ticket at San Siro for over 30 years. He loves trekking and traveling to immerse himself in new cultures. Passionate about historical novels and rock music, he prefers lakes to the seaside—making him especially excited for this new adventure in Lugano!
Dr. Marco Bartoli
Dr. Marco Bartoli, from Brescia, holds a Dentistry degree from the University of Brescia and a Master’s in Prosthodontics from the University of Bologna. With international experience in Australia, he specializes in Prosthodontics, aesthetic dentistry, and Implant surgery, with a passion for Craniomandibular Disorders. Combining cutting-edge technology with advanced techniques, he creates functional, personalized smiles.
Fun Facts: A devoted Inter Milan fan, he enjoys family time with his young son, mountain trips, and visits to the UK, his wife’s homeland. Now in Lugano, he’s excited to provide top-tier patient care.


Dr. Rytis Ziedas
With a career spanning Lithuania and Switzerland, Dr. Rytis Ziedas is an accomplished general dentist and the former owner of the clinic previously known as Centro di Odontoiatria, now renovated and rebranded as Alpine Smiles by its new founders, Dr. Sebastian Däröste and Dr. David Raickovic. Holding a Master of Science in Digital Dental Technologies, Dr. Ziedas is passionate about innovation and delivering exceptional patient care. He continues to share his expertise as an adviser and lecturer.