One-hour full visit for new patients - 70% discount

Meet the team

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Dr. David Raickovic

Dr. David Raickovic, a third-generation orthodontist, graduated from the University of Zagreb and completed specialized training at New York University. In 2019, he became one of the top 1% Invisalign Diamond Providers globally. With experience in the best clinics in Manhattan, he is now co-director of Alpine Smiles in Lugano and is an international speaker, teaching orthodontists around the world.

Fun facts about David:
he finds joy in playing the piano, in flying and in sailing, but above all his deepest passion lies in transforming the lives of his patients by creating beautiful and healthy smiles that give them confidence.
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Dr. Sebastian Däröste

Dr. Sebastian Däröste graduated from Sweden in January 2017 and quickly established himself as a leading provider of Invisalign while co-owning private practices in Oslo, Norway. In 2021, he became the youngest Invisalign Diamond Provider in the world and is a Key Opinion Leader of the Invisalign Global Faculty. Focusing on cutting-edge orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry, he often lectures for dental professionals from around the world.

Fun facts about Sebastian:
In high school, she sailed across the Atlantic, worked as an au pair in Australia, and volunteered in Ethiopia and Costa Rica. After traveling to 47 countries, he fell in love with Lugano and Ticino, which inspired him to settle there and bring something unique to the region!
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Dr. Tommaso Weinstein

Dr. Tommaso Weinstein, a third-generation dentist, received 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 expert speaker at Invisalign, he is currently an adjunct professor at Humanitas University in Milan and a member of the Italian Society for Oral Prosthesis and Rehabilitation, the Digital Dentistry Society and the Think Adhesive Group. His career is based on careful patient care, using minimally invasive and digital techniques to ensure personalized treatments.

Fun fact: Always a Milan fan, he subscribed to San Siro for more than 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 sea, which makes him particularly excited about this new adventure in Lugano!
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Dr. Marco Bartoli

Dr. Marco Bartoli, from Brescia, graduated in Dentistry from the University of Brescia and obtained a Master in Dental Prosthesis from the University of Bologna. With international experience in Australia, he specializes in Prosthetics, Aesthetic Dentistry and Implantology, with a passion for Craniomandibular Disorders. Combining cutting-edge technologies and advanced techniques, it creates functional and personalized smiles.

Fun fact: A die-hard Inter fan, he loves family with his young son, mountain trips and visits to the United Kingdom, his wife's country of origin. Now in Lugano, she is thrilled to provide patients with top-notch care.
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Dr. Rytis Ziedas

With a career that spans from Lithuania to Switzerland, Dr. Rytis Ziedas is an established general dentist and the former owner of the clinic formerly known as the Dental Center, now renovated and renamed Alpine Smiles by its new founders, Dr. Sebastian Däröste and Dr. David Raickovic. With a Master in Digital Dental Technology, Dr. Ziedas is passionate about innovation and exceptional patient care. He continues to share his experience as a consultant and teacher.

Matthew

Treatment Coordinator
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Bogi

Dental assistant
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Erika

Receptionist
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Find our clinic

Bus

Two bus stops a 3-minute walk away: “Cassarate, Monte Brè” and “Cassarate, Schools”. Or “Viganello, Centro” a 9-minute walk away.

Parking

Free parking is available outside the clinic and others are nearby, including the Campo Marzio car park at Lido di Lugano.

Bicycle

At the Playground, which is located right next to the hotel, there are bike kiosks.

Ferry

If you are traveling by ferry, there is a stop in Cassarate, next to the Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola.