Dental Centar Picek is a specialist dental clinic located on Maksimirska, one of Zagreb's main thoroughfares, in Croatia. Founded in 2011 by Dr. Pavle Picek and Dr. Vera Picek, the clinic is built around a distinctive dual-specialty model: prosthodontics and pediatric dentistry, delivered under one roof by a board-certified husband-and-wife clinical team. Dental Centar Picek has earned membership in the Slow Dentistry Global Network, a certification awarded exclusively to clinics that adhere to gold-standard treatment protocols emphasizing thoroughness, safety, and unhurried care over high patient volume.
Why Choose Dental Centar Picek
Several factors distinguish Dental Centar Picek from general dental practices in Zagreb. The clinic is led by two independent specialists: a prosthodontist holding a PhD from the University of Zagreb and a specialist in pediatric and preventive dentistry, ensuring expert-level care across the full age spectrum from children to complex restorative adult cases. Straumann implants, one of the most trusted implant systems globally, are used exclusively for implant placements, and all implants come with a lifetime guarantee. The clinic's CAD/CAM in-office milling system produces fully ceramic crowns, bridges, and veneers within 30 to 60 minutes, eliminating temporary restorations and multi-week waits. Membership in the Slow Dentistry Global Network reflects a commitment to unhurried, methodical treatment that prioritizes long-term outcomes over throughput.
Treatments and Specialties
Cosmetic dentistry is a core specialty, encompassing ceramic veneers and smile design using premium ceramic materials in collaboration with master dental technicians. Prosthodontics and implantology cover single-tooth Straumann implants with lifetime warranty, multi-unit implant-supported bridges, and full prosthetic rehabilitation. CAD/CAM restorations allow same-visit fabrication of all-ceramic crowns, inlays, onlays, and veneers directly in the clinic. Endodontics provides root canal treatment for preserving compromised teeth. Oral surgery handles extractions, impacted wisdom teeth, and pre-prosthetic surgical preparation. Aesthetic medicine services including botox and dermal fillers are available for facial harmony treatments. Pediatric dentistry is a formal specialty at the clinic, with particular focus on anxious children and those with developmental difficulties.
Team and Credentials
Dr. Pavle Picek, DMD, PhD, is a specialist in prosthodontics who graduated from the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Zagreb in 2004 and completed his doctorate in 2012. He completed his prosthodontic specialization in 2017 and serves as a council member of the Croatian Chamber of Dental Medicine and a member of the Croatian Society for Dental Prosthodontics. He holds certified membership in the European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry (ESCD). Dr. Vera Picek, DMD, graduated from the same faculty in 2004 and became a specialist in pediatric and preventive dentistry in 2011, with particular expertise in treating children with dental anxiety and developmental disabilities. The clinical team also includes Dr. Ivana Supancic, Dr. Marija Katalinc, and Dr. Jelena Lessel Vajantic.
Facilities and Technology
The clinic operates a fully equipped in-house CAD/CAM milling unit for same-day all-ceramic restorations, reducing chair time and eliminating temporary crowns. RVG digital X-ray imaging is available on-site for diagnostics. The clinic's design emphasizes a calm, comfortable environment to reduce patient anxiety, consistent with its Slow Dentistry certification standards.
International Patient Services
Dental Centar Picek maintains an English-language website and welcomes patients from outside Croatia. The clinic's specialist focus on prosthodontics and cosmetic dentistry, combined with significantly lower treatment costs compared to Western Europe, makes it a strong option for dental tourists from the UK, Germany, Austria, and beyond. Zagreb is easily reachable by air from most European capitals, with Zagreb Franjo Tudman International Airport approximately 20 minutes from the clinic by road. The clinic offers consultations and will do its best to accommodate flexible appointment scheduling for visiting patients. Payment is accepted in cash, by card, and by bank transfer.
Location and Access
Dental Centar Picek is located at Maksimirska 112a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia, near the Maksimir stadium. Free street parking is available on Maksimirska and surrounding streets. The clinic is accessible by public transportation from all areas of Zagreb. Opening hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 12:00 to 20:00, and Wednesday and Friday from 08:00 to 16:00, with flexible arrangements available on request. The clinic can be reached at +385 95 2300 123.
