A Warm Welcome to Dental Team Lucerne
Dental Team Lucerne (Zahnarzt Team Luzern) is the name of the Competence Centre for Dental Medicine under the direction of Dr. Markus Schulte and located right at the heart of Lucerne's Neustadt quarter. In 2001 the dentist and oral surgeon Dr. Markus Schulte founded his practice at Frankenstrase 12 as successor to the late Dr. Michael Marxer. In 2011 we moved to the modern facilities of our new Dental Clinic at Winkelriedstrasse 37
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Our Philosophy: We understand your teeth
Dr. med. dent. Markus Schulte,
Dentist and Oral Surgeon
Modern dental medicine presents itself as a very comprehensive field; for that reason, no single dentist is able any more to achieve optimal mastery of all areas in knowledge and skills. The consequence of this is increasing specialisation in individual fields. For example, these days there are specialist dentists in oral surgery, endodontics (root canal treatments), implantology, orthodontics, paediatric dentistry, reconstructive dentistry and periodontics.
Our aim is to offer patients the best of two worlds: the comprehensive competence of a specialist team working together under one roof, but also - as before - the personal atmosphere and attention of a good dental surgery. True to our motto: We understand your teeth!
To live up to our ambition, we place particular emphasis on the selection and ongoing professional training of our highly skilled members of staff.
In our view, the continuous internal and external training of the entire team to keep up with medical progress is an unspoken obligation. In the premises of our dental clinic, we have also provided the necessary prerequisites in terms of technology and equipment:
- Sterile operation theatre for surgical interventions
- Recovery room for post-anaesthesia patients
- Integrated dental laboratory
- Six modern treatment rooms
- Department of paediatric dentistry with a separate child-friendly waiting and treatment room for children
- Digital X-ray imaging, including computed tomography
Competence at the centre - the focus is on the patient::
Each patient has his own specific requests and requirements that we wish to meet. For that reason, we have directed our service provision specifically to meet the wishes and needs of our patients:
- Flexible surgery hours from 7:30 am to 8.00 pm
- Treatment also on Saturdays and early or late in the day
- Innovative time-saving treatment concepts with as few sessions as possible for major or complex treatments (i.e. full mouth reconstruction).
- Relaxed treatment with laughing gas or conscious sedation against fear and stress in the dentist's chair
- Treatment under general anaesthetic on request or if required
For patients travelling from further afield, we are happy to book accommodation for their stay in Lucerne.
Surgery hours and appointments
Sprechstunden:
Monday to Friday: 7.30 am to 8.00 pm by appointment.
Saturday: by appointment
Making an appointment:
By telephone: 041 - 210 58 58
From outside Switzerland: 0041 - 41 - 210 58 58
Our telephone line is open from Mon - Fri from 7.30 am to 4.30 pm
For written communication please use our contact form
New patients:
For your first visit, please bring all dental records that you may have, particularly X-ray images. To save time, you can download our forms here, print them and complete them at home before you come to our clinic.
Appointment Reminder Service
No one is infallible: If you do not trust your memory, why not use our reminder service: On request, we will automatically remind you of our appointment by e-mail or SMS. Please contact our surgery office for more information.
Emergency Treatment
We always have emergency appointments available during our surgery hours. If you are in pain or have other urgent problems, please phone us as soon as possible during our surgery hours. We will do our best to see and help you on the same day.
In particularly urgent cases outside of surgery hours, please send us an e-mail (we check e-mails also out-of-hours) or contact the relevant emergency number for your canton of the SSO-Notfalldienst
Virtual tour of our dental clinic
Our modern dental clinic in Lucerne, Winkelriedstrasse 37, was built in 2011. On almost 400 m2, we offer our patients the full range of quality-oriented dentistry. In our welcoming, light and spacious premises, we make sure that technical equipment and facilities are state-of-the art. To name but some of the facilities available in our clinic:
- Six spacious state-of-the-art treatment rooms
- Separate treatment room for children
- Separate children's waiting room
- Sterile operating theatre
- Recovery room for post-anaesthesia patients
- Digital X-ray
- Integrated dental laboratory
- Seminar room
- Wheelchair-friendly disabled access
Our comfortable waiting rooms offers a wide range of reading material. In addition, a PC with internet connection and our Wi-Fi is provided for your use.
Consultation
We place particular emphasis on comprehensive consultation and advice of our patients. We are happy to conduct the first consultation in our welcoming office facilities. Particularly for patients with a fear of dentists (dental phobia), a relaxed atmosphere is essential for the development of a trusting relationship.
Treatment
We have six state-of-the-art treatment rooms. Our treatment chairs are not only comfortable, but also provide a maximum level of hygiene and protection against infection, for example by automatic water disinfection
All treatment units are equipped with digital intraoral video cameras, allowing us to show you even those parts of the oral cavity which are difficult to access. This makes diagnosis easier and is an important tool in patient education. On these monitors, we can also show you informative images or videos on special treatment methods.
The treatment of anxious patients has been for many years one of our main focal points. Our tried and tested approach includes the use of laughing gas and twilight sedation.
Paediatric Dentistry
Children in our practice enjoy their own dedicated area. The children's waiting room provides distraction, toys and entertainment; the waiting time thus creates a positive mood and attitude to the subsequent treatment
Our paediatric dentist receives her young patients in a child-friendly ambience. Colourful pictures and exciting cartoons provide welcome distraction during treatment. This makes the child more approachable, reduces fear and anxiety and creates lasting positive images and memories.
Anxious children can be treated without stress using laughing gas or sedatives. If necessary, treatment under general anaesthetic is also an option. Learn more about our paedodontic services
Oral Surgery
For surgical procedures, we have our own operating theatre. State-of-the-art technical equipment allows us to perform surgical procedures as gently as possible under strictest observance of hygiene standards thanks to sterile environment for these procedures. For treatment under general anaesthetic or under twilight sedation, the theatre is equipped with powerful anaesthetic apparatus and ventilator as well as monitoring equipment/ ECG. In addition, a defibrillator is at hand so that we are also well equipped in an emergency.
For general anaesthetics, we are ably supported by the experienced anaesthetic team from narkose.ch
The recovery room
After surgery, our patients can rest comfortably in the supervised recovery room.
Prophylaxis – Dental hygiene
Prophylaxis and dental hygiene are key to lasting dental and oral health. Our prophylaxis team consists of experienced dental hygienists and prophylaxis assistants; they make sure that you receive the best possible care.
Sterilisation
Important workplace in the background: the "Steri".
Here, the dental instruments are cleaned and then sterilised. A complete, documented hygiene chain and sterilisers of the latest generation ensure reliable safety.
X-rays: From intraoral radiographs to 3D images
Digital X-ray technology: our dental surgery is completely digitalised. All patient data are entered into one of our PC workstations and stored on our central server. X-ray images are no exception. Digital X-ray offers many advantages over the conventional film-based procedure:
- Radiation exposure of these procedures is up to 80% lower with excellent image quality
- Immediate availability of the images that can be sent by email e.g.. to collegues or patients
- Possibility of virtual treatment planning on the PC by digital image processing
- Elimitation of ecologically harmful developer chemicals
We can take the following radiographs digitally in our office:
- Zahnfilme: In jedem Behandlungszimmer befindet sich ein Röntgengerät für intraorale (im Mund aufgenommene) Zahnfilme. Diese kleinen
- Intraoral X-rays: In each treatment room there is an x-ray machine for intraoral (in-the-mouth) tooth films. These small pictures are valuable, for example, for the diagnosis of caries and periodontal disease, since they enable very detailed images. As a rule, the teeth should be radiographically examined every two years, depending on the caries risk and other individual factors.
- Panoramic radiograph: The orthopantomography (OPG) provides a panoramic overwiew of both jaws, the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) and the maxillary sinuses. Therefore, this radiograph is indispensable for the planning of major treatments, e.g. implant treatments or removal of wisdom teeth. With our digital multifunctional X-ray machine, we are able to take extremely detailed OPG images with a particularly low radiation exposure.
- Teleradiography: This lateral cranial image is important for our orthodontists in order to analyze the misalignment of teeth and jaws before an orthodontic treatment. Here too, the new technology allows a massive reduction in the radiation dose.
- Digital voume tomography (DVT): The DVD, also called cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a form of computed tomography (CT) that is particularly suitable for dentistry and maxillofacial surgery, it provides a precise three-dimensional imaging of the jaws and facial bones.
The advantages of 3D imaging by DVT:
In our office we often treat complex cases that require an accurate planning. This is the case e.g. when all teeth have to be extracted and replaced with implants. Also in the case of bone reconstructions or complicated surgical removal of wisdom teeth, sometimes even with difficult root canal treatments, it is important to obtain a precise three-dimensional "insight" in the jaw bones and adjacent structures (e.g., the maxillary sinuses). We require as well precise 3D images for computer-guided implantation, a minimally invasive technique for implant placement. Our multi-function DVT device delivers millimeter-precise 3D images, which allow a particularly gentle surgical technique. In this way, the risk of serious complications, for example the injury of nerves and blood vessels, can also be reduced.
Our Dental Laboratory: Dentalia AG
A look into our surgery's own dental laboratory. Our dental laboratory team from Dentalia AG deal with the customised manufacture of your restaurations. Our dental technicians combine highly skilled and accurate manual work with the use of state-of-the-art technology such as digital scanners and CAD/CAM milling equipment for zirconia ceramics.
The use of modern materials such as zirconia and pressed ceramics makes it possible to achieve a perfectly natural appearance combined with the highest quality and durability.
Because our laboratory is an integral part of our surgery, we are able to offer a particularly personalised and speedy service for fitting your dental restauration.
Patient events
In our lecture room we regularly organize lectures (in German) on interesting topics. Please consult our section Vorträge for the current data.
