Removing tooth decay without the drilling noise
When we remove tooth decay, the laser replaces the drill. So you do not hear the typical drilling noise.
Zahnklinik Küsnacht
Gentle dental care on Lake Zurich. We remove tooth decay with a laser, not a drill, usually without an injection.
Acute pain
In a dental emergency, you can reach us on +41 44 915 17 77. Outside opening hours, you can reach our emergency phone on +41 79 524 74 40 in a real emergency. Please only call this number if it is really urgent, for example with severe pain, swelling or after an accident involving a tooth. For anything else, please send us an email or a WhatsApp message.
+41 44 915 17 77Does it hurt
When we remove tooth decay, we use a laser instead of a drill. In many cases, you barely feel the treatment, and usually no injection is needed. We also use the laser on the gums and in surgical procedures. We check at your examination whether it is right for your treatment.
What we focus on
Laser instead of the drill, and what it means for you
For many people, the drill is the reason they put off a dental appointment. That is why we work with a laser wherever we can.
Usually without anaesthetic
Because the laser replaces the drill, in most cases we can do without an anaesthetic. That means no needle prick and no numbness in your mouth afterwards.
Gums and minor surgical procedures
We also use the laser on the gums and for minor surgical procedures. It kills bacteria, there is hardly any bleeding, and the wound often heals faster.
The index
What we can help you with
We offer gentle dental care, from check-ups to ceramic crowns, aligners and implants.
Our services fall into six areas. Where it makes sense, we work with the laser, digital X-rays and scans, and ceramics.
For an overview, see our complete range of treatments. Eleven treatment examples from the clinic show how we work in practice. For more background, read our articles on dental health.
- Tooth preservationWe remove tooth decay with the laser and restore damaged teeth with ceramics. We focus on saving a tooth instead of pulling it, often with a ceramic crown in one appointment.
- Aesthetic dentistryProfessional teeth whitening lightens discoloured teeth. Ceramic veneers even out shape and colour and are designed to suit your face. Read more about how teeth whitening works and what it costs and whether veneers or teeth whitening suits you.
- OrthodonticsWe correct misaligned teeth in children and adults, for example with clear, removable aligners. We work with Invisalign and Angel Aligner, and our smile simulation gives you a free preview on your phone.
- ProphylaxisWith dental hygiene using ultrasound and AirFlow, we gently remove plaque, tartar and stains. Prophylaxis also includes dental check-ups and early detection, so that ideally tooth decay and gum disease do not develop in the first place.
- ImplantologyIf you lose a tooth, implants give you a fixed, natural-looking replacement, for one tooth or several. We plan an implant for a missing tooth precisely and place it gently.
- Longevity medicineDr Arno König adds a whole-body view to dentistry. The aim is prevention beyond dentistry. That means recognising degenerative diseases before symptoms appear.
Zahnklinik Küsnacht at a glance
Dr Susan Oswald-Schütz founded the clinic and is a laser expert. She also holds diplomas in laser assessment and laser safety (Lasersachverständige and Laserschutzbeauftragte) and has worked with the laser for 30 years. Carin Wirz has worked with her for more than 20 years, having started as her apprentice. Dr Arno König supports the team. He previously worked in surgery at Klinik Bethanien in Zurich and ran his own practice for decades before selling it a few years ago. Since then, he has treated patients at Zahnklinik Küsnacht.
80per cent less radiation
Our digital X-rays use around 80 per cent less radiation than conventional methods. The digital scan records your teeth in three dimensions. The result is a digital impression without impression material.
1appointment for a crown or veneer, usually
With the CEREC system, we make ceramic crowns and veneers right here in the clinic. It takes two to three hours, and you usually do not need a second appointment.
Your wellbeing comes first for us. Our motto is honesty, respect and loyalty.
Centralright by the station
Parking is available, the clinic is wheelchair and rollator accessible, and there is a comfortable waiting room. The contact page explains how to get here by train or car.
Who treats you
The people behind Zk-K
Five members of our team introduce themselves here, from the medical director to management.
Our founder, Dr Susan Oswald-Schütz, says: “I am grateful to work with such an experienced team.”
On the team page you will find profiles of all five people, with their role and field of work.
Dr. med. dent. Susan Oswald-Schütz
CEO and medical director
Carin Wirz
Assistant, management and prophylaxis
Markus Schütz
Executive management
Andrea Germann
Telephone and organisation
Dr. med. / med. dent. Arno König
Medical support, longevity medicine
Three steps to your appointment
Arrange your visit
Request your visit by phone or with our appointment form. On request, we also arrange appointments outside opening hours.
Gentle treatment
We take time for you and first talk about what brings you to us. Then, where possible, we treat you with the laser rather than the drill.
Knowing what comes next
By the end of the appointment, you know what the next step is. We also talk openly with you about costs.
If you have a dental emergency
In a dental emergency, you can reach us on +41 44 915 17 77. The phone is not staffed at all times during our opening hours. Outside opening hours, our emergency phone +41 79 524 74 40 is for real emergencies only. For anything else, please send us an email or a WhatsApp message.
We have put together advice on what to do if you have acute toothache.
When going to the dentist is hard
If you are very anxious about treatment
If you are afraid of the dentist, feel free to tell us when you call. We will listen without rushing you. Before your visit, you can read advice if you are anxious about the dentist and find out how laser treatment works.
If you can no longer get to the clinic
For people who can no longer come to us themselves, there is information about dentist home visits. We first discuss by phone what a visit could look like. We do this with you, your relatives or the care staff.
For people with dementia and their families
People with dementia often need more time at the dentist and a familiar person with them. The page on dental treatment for people with dementia explains how relatives and carers can prepare for an appointment.
Küsnacht and the region along Lake Zurich
Zahnklinik Küsnacht AG (Zk-K) is a dental clinic at Goldbacherstrasse 3a, right by Küsnacht Goldbach station.
Our dental clinic is in Küsnacht, on Lake Zurich. Küsnacht and five nearby municipalities each have their own page with travel information.
Frequently asked questions about Zahnklinik Küsnacht
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+41 44 915 17 77Where does Zahnklinik Küsnacht use the laser?
When we remove tooth decay, we use a laser instead of a drill. In many cases, you barely feel the treatment, and usually no injection is needed. We also use the laser on the gums and in surgical procedures. We check at your examination whether it is right for your treatment.
What does Zk-K stand for?
Zk-K is short for Zahnklinik Küsnacht. It is on the sign at our reception and in our email address, klinik@zk-k.ch.
Is Zahnklinik Küsnacht in Zurich?
The clinic is near Zurich, in Küsnacht on Lake Zurich. You will find us at Goldbacherstrasse 3a, 8700 Küsnacht, right by Küsnacht Goldbach station. Parking is available. The directions on our contact page describe the route by train or car.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
The quickest way is to call us on +41 44 915 17 77. We also offer short-notice appointments. If the phone is not staffed at the moment, send us a request using the appointment form.
Who is behind Zahnklinik Küsnacht AG?
The medical director is Dr. med. dent. Susan Oswald-Schütz. She founded the clinic, is its CEO and holds the Swiss federal diploma in dentistry. She covers the full spectrum of dentistry, with a focus on implantology and laser dentistry. Markus Schütz, former CEO of Orcos Medical, is responsible for executive management.
Does health insurance pay for dental treatment at Zahnklinik Küsnacht?
In Switzerland, the compulsory basic health insurance (Grundversicherung) usually does not cover dental treatment. Fees follow the Swiss dental tariff. Each service has a set number of tax points (Taxpunkte), and the tax point value (Taxpunktwert) converts them into Swiss francs. We bill transparently under the Dentotar tariff, with our tax point value of CHF 1.13, and give you open advice on costs.
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