A dentist at home or in a care home
Dentist home visits in Küsnacht for elderly people and care homes
A dentist home visit in Küsnacht is for people who can no longer get to the clinic easily. In that case, Zahnklinik Küsnacht comes to you as a mobile dentist, at home or in your care home. Before a visit, we check by phone what is possible on site: +41 44 915 17 77. Further down, you will find information for care homes.
Who a dentist home visit is for
A home visit makes sense when the trip to the clinic is too difficult. This may be permanent or last only a few weeks, for example after a hospital stay.
Older people living at home
When walking gets hard, the dental check-up is often the first thing to go. Dentist home visits for elderly people spare them the trip to the clinic.
People with limited mobility
Younger people may also depend on a visit. Reasons include serious illness, disability or being confined to bed. What matters is whether they can reasonably manage the trip.
Family members who arrange the visit
Daughters, sons or partners often request the visit. The person being visited should agree. In a care home, the care team usually makes the request.
Who comes on a home visit
Who carries out the visit
When you request a visit, we will tell you who is coming. See who is on the clinic team.
Who should be there during the visit
It helps if someone familiar is there. This could be a relative, or a nurse from the care home or Spitex, the Swiss home care service. They know the patient's medical history and medication and can answer questions if the patient is tired.
What a dentist can do on a home visit
A mobile dentist works with portable equipment. A lot is possible, but not everything a practice can do.
Examination and advice at home
A home visit usually includes:
- examining teeth, gums and the lining of the mouth
- investigating pain and sore spots
- checking how dentures fit
- demonstrating daily mouth care
What a mobile dentist can bring
Depending on the practice, portable equipment includes a bright lamp, instruments and a small suction unit. Before the visit, we will tell you what we bring and what we can treat on site.
When dentures rub or feel loose
Dentures that rub or wobble are a common reason for a dentist home visit. Sore spots make chewing difficult. Some people then stop wearing their dentures altogether. We work out what to do after the examination. See also how often a dental check-up makes sense.
When a clinic appointment is the better choice
Some treatments need equipment that is permanently installed at the clinic. If someone can still leave the house with a companion, the clinic is often the better choice.
Treatments that need the clinic's equipment
For example, the clinic has digital X-ray imaging with around 80 per cent less radiation than conventional methods. With CEREC, we make ceramic crowns there in two to three hours. Separate pages describe how the laser is used in the clinic and professional teeth cleaning with ultrasound and AirFlow.
When the trip to the clinic is manageable
Our wheelchair-accessible clinic in Küsnacht-Goldbach is by the station. It is also accessible with a rollator, and parking is available. For the route, see directions and parking on Goldbacherstrasse.
Getting to the clinic with support
Often, a companion is enough. If you do not drive, a taxi or transport service can help. Some people receive supplementary benefits (Ergänzungsleistungen), a top-up to Swiss old-age (AHV) or disability (IV) pensions. For them, transport to the nearest place of treatment may be reimbursed.
Dentist home visits near you
If you search for “dentist home visit near me”, you want to know whether someone will come to you. That depends on where you live.
Home visits in the municipality of Küsnacht
For a dentist home visit in Küsnacht, contact us directly. We will tell you on the phone whether your address is in the area we cover.
If you live outside the area
If your address is outside the area, we will say so plainly on the phone. A clinic appointment is then still an option, with a companion or transport service.
Dentist visits in care homes
When the dentist comes to a care home or nursing home, residents stay in familiar surroundings.
Working with the head of nursing and Spitex
A visit to a care home goes well when the head of nursing helps plan it. They know what time of day a resident is awake and calm. For people living at home, Spitex often plays this role.
When the care team should ask for a visit
A problem in the mouth often shows first at mealtimes or in behaviour. People with dementia often show pain only this way. Read more about dental care for care home residents with dementia. Look out for these signs:
- eating less or refusing food
- chewing on one side only
- a loose or rubbing denture
- noticeable bad breath
- restlessness when chewing
Contact for care homes and institutions
Care homes can reach us on +41 44 915 17 77 or by email at klinik@zk-k.ch. The phone is not staffed throughout our opening hours. So email also works well for a first enquiry. Please do not include health details in the email yet.
How to request a dentist home visit
If the person cannot give consent themselves, their representative must agree. Find out who may represent a person who lacks capacity.
Request a visit by phone, email or form
We discuss how a visit works by phone beforehand, with you or the head of nursing. Ways to reach us:
- Phone: +41 44 915 17 77
- Email: klinik@zk-k.ch
- Form: request a home visit through the appointment form. Choose “Something else” as the treatment and write “home visit” under “Your request”.
Details that help when you request a visit
If possible, have these ready when you call:
- address, or care home and ward
- contact person with phone number
- symptoms and any dentures or other replacement teeth
- medication list, especially blood thinners
- GP and health insurer (Krankenkasse)
If it is urgent
A home visit can usually be planned. For severe pain or swelling, call us straight away. 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. Our emergency page explains how to deal with acute toothache.
What a dentist home visit costs
We do not list fixed prices for home visits here. Costs depend on what is examined and treated.
How Swiss dental fees are calculated
We bill transparently under the Dentotar tariff, with our tax point value (Taxpunktwert) of CHF 1.13, and give you open advice on costs. Each service in the tariff has a number of tax points (Taxpunkte). Multiplied by the tax point value, these give the amount in francs. When you make your request, we will tell you whether there is an extra charge for travel.
Health insurance and supplementary benefits
In Switzerland, dental treatment is generally not covered by compulsory basic health insurance (Grundversicherung). Exceptions exist only for certain serious illnesses. The complete list is in the Health Care Benefits Ordinance (Krankenpflege-Leistungsverordnung, KLV). People who receive supplementary benefits with their AHV or IV pension can have dental costs reimbursed by their canton. The canton decides which costs qualify.
Questions about dentist home visits
Is your question not listed? Call us or send us an email.
+41 44 915 17 77Can dentists do home visits?
Yes, some dentists visit older or ill people at home or in a care home. We will tell you by phone whether Zahnklinik Küsnacht can visit you.
Who can request a dentist home visit?
As well as patients and relatives, requests come from care homes, deputies (Beistände), Spitex or the patient's GP. What matters is a contact person we can reach with questions.
What can a dentist do on a home visit?
A home visit usually covers examination, advice and minor procedures. X-rays and complex work mostly need the clinic's equipment.
Do dentists visit care homes and nursing homes?
Yes, dentists can also visit care homes and nursing homes. The request usually comes from the care team, in agreement with the family. We discuss with the head of nursing whether and when we can visit your care home.
Does health insurance pay for a dentist home visit in Switzerland?
Basic health insurance pays for dental treatment only in a few narrow exceptions. Whether private supplementary dental insurance (Zahnzusatzversicherung) covers treatment and travel depends on its policy terms.
Can a dentist come to my home in an emergency?
A home visit is usually planned. For acute symptoms, please call us. Outside opening hours, our emergency phone +41 79 524 74 40 is for real emergencies only, and for anything else please send us an email or a WhatsApp message. For difficulty breathing or swelling that reaches the neck, call the emergency number 144.
How do I prepare for a dentist home visit?
Have the medication list, dentures, glasses and hearing aid ready. Good light and a chair with a backrest make the examination easier.
Can I come to the clinic in a wheelchair or with a rollator?
Yes. The clinic at Goldbacherstrasse 3a is accessible with a wheelchair or rollator. When you request an appointment, please tell us if you are coming in a wheelchair.
Related pages
- Dental appointments for people with dementia
Preparation and support from relatives.
- Check-ups and prevention at the clinic
What is examined at a check-up.
- Clinic location by Küsnacht Goldbach station
The clinic's location and access in Goldbach.
Ask about a home visit in Küsnacht
Call us if you would like a visit at home or in a care home.