Rytis Ziedas – Former Dentist
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Dr. Rytis Ziedas began his dental careerin Lithuania before moving to Switzerland, where he practiced first in theGerman-speaking part of the country before settling in Lugano. Together withKristina Ziedas he co-founded Centro di Odontoiatria in Lugano in 2017, wherehe practiced as a general dentist and implantologist for several years. Hebrought a focus on digital dental technologies and multilingual patient care tothe practice. In 2025 the clinic was taken over, fully renovated, andrelaunched as Alpine Smiles. After volunteering in Ukraine, Dr. Ziedas hassince returned to Lithuania. He is no longer part of the Alpine Smiles team buthis years of service at this location are acknowledged with gratitude.
Find our clinic
We are at: Via Pico 19, 6900 Lugano - Switzerland
Bus
Take Bus No. 3 to Cassarate, Scuole and walk approximately 3 minutes along Via del Tiglio, or take Bus No. 2 to Cassarate, Monte Brè followed by a 5-minute uphill walk along Via Pico to our clinic.
Bicycle
Bike kiosks are available at Parco Giochi on Via del Tiglio, just around the corner from Alpine Smiles.
Parking
We have two private parking spots directly in front of the clinic. Free blue zone parking is also available on the surrounding streets. The nearest paid car park is Parcheggio Piazza Riscossa.
Ferry
Take the ferry to the Cassarate stop, next to the Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola and the Funicolare Monte Brè. From there follow Via Pico uphill to our clinic.