One-hour full visit for new patients - 149 CHF

Meet the team

Informazioni su David Raickovic. Chi è?
Ortodonzista di fama mondiale.

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 fact: 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 give them confidence.

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 fact: In high school, he sailed across the Atlantic, worked as an au pair in Australia, and volunteered in Ethiopia and Costa Rica. After travelling through 47 countries, he fell in love with Lugano and Ticino — which inspired him to settle there and bring something unique to the region!
Andrea Ottaviani. Dentista a Lugano

Dr. Andrea Ottaviani

Dr. Andrea Ottaviani graduated from the University of Pavia in 2007 and obtained recognition of his degree in Switzerland in 2008. Since 2009, he has dedicated himself to aesthetic dentistry, while also developing strong expertise in implantology, oral surgery, and prosthetic rehabilitation. For over ten years, he ran his own private clinic in Liguria and served as Medical Director at a clinic in Cremona. He has also worked as a consultant specialising in surgery and prosthetics for numerous private practices. In 2021, he fulfilled his dream of relocating to Lugano with his wife.

Fun fact:
A former basketball player and certified sommelier, he is passionate about good cuisine and nature. Whether by the lake, in the mountains, or at the sea, he finds joy in the outdoors and brings that sense of calm into his relationships with patients.

Dr. Edoardo Cunati

Dr. Edoardo Cunati is a third-generation dentist who graduated from the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC) in Barcelona. He continued his postgraduate training by specialising in orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine at the Instituto Craneofacial in Barcelona, and in Implantology at the University of Brescia. With a strong interest in digital dentistry, Dr. Cunati approaches his clinical work with precision and care, always focusing on patient comfort, long-term oral health and overall well-being.

Curiosity: Outside the clinic, he enjoys a wide range of interests, including history, botany and travel. He also shares a passion for cynology with his wife — their two dogs are a central part of their lives.

Dr.ssa Carola Caivano

Dr. Carola Caivano is a third-generation dentist who graduated in 2015 from the Universidad Europea de Madrid. She went on to deepen her expertise with a Master's in Clinical Endodontics at the University of Bologna. After her studies, she lived and worked in Dublin for three years before practising extensively in Milan, building broad clinical experience. Today she lives in Lugano with her husband and daughter, practising with passion and carrying on a proud family tradition in dentistry. She is particularly valued for her patience and her gift for putting patients at ease, creating a calm environment even in the most delicate situations.

Fun fact: She loves tennis and skiing, though these days most of her free time is devoted to her little girl.

Tanja

Dental Assistant / Prophylaxis Assistant
Spoken languages:

Bogi

Dental Assistant
Spoken languages:

Erika

Receptionist
Spoken languages:

Book your consultation

We will contact you immediately and set a date for your consultation.

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

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 Parco Giochi, which is located right next to the Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola, there are bike kiosks.

Ferry

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