Dom Zdravlja Dubrovnik - Ortodont

Dom Zdravlja Dubrovnik - Ortodont is the specialist orthodontics clinic operating within the Dom Zdravlja Dubrovnik public health network in Dubrovnik, Croatia. The clinic is dedicated to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of dental malocclusion and irregularities in teeth alignment for children, adolescents, and adults.

Orthodontic services at this clinic are delivered by specialist orthodontists who are part of the Dom Zdravlja Dubrovnik dental medicine service. The lead specialist is Dr.sc. Zdenka Radovic, a qualified and experienced orthodontist who has practised within the public health system in the Dubrovnik region. The orthodontic team works with dental nurses to provide thorough and careful treatment at every stage of the process.

Treatment options available at the clinic include fixed braces for comprehensive teeth alignment correction, as well as assessment and management of developing malocclusion in younger patients. Orthodontic treatment can address a range of concerns including crowding, spacing, overbite, underbite, crossbite, and other bite irregularities that affect both function and appearance.

The clinic operates within the Croatian public health system under the oversight of the Croatian Institute for Health Insurance. Patients who hold valid Croatian health insurance may be eligible for publicly funded orthodontic treatment, particularly for cases assessed as medically necessary. The clinic advises patients on their eligibility and the applicable coverage at the time of consultation.

Referrals to the orthodontic specialist clinic can be made through a patient's general dentist or family doctor within the Dom Zdravlja Dubrovnik network. The clinic coordinates with other dental specialists and general practitioners within the same public health organisation to ensure that patients receive consistent, joined-up care throughout their treatment journey.

Fixed braces are the most common orthodontic appliance used for comprehensive alignment correction. They apply steady, controlled force over a period of months to years, gradually moving teeth into their correct positions. After the active phase of treatment, patients are typically provided with retainers to maintain the achieved result over the long term.

The clinic serves patients throughout the Dubrovnik area, drawing on the broad coverage of the Dom Zdravlja Dubrovnik network, which spans from Janjina to Grude and includes the Elaphiti islands. This geographic reach means the orthodontic clinic is accessible to patients across a wide catchment area of the Dubrovnik-Neretva County region.

Patients wishing to access orthodontic services are encouraged to discuss their needs with their regular dentist and request a referral to the specialist orthodontic clinic. Early assessment is particularly recommended for children and teenagers, as treatment is often more straightforward and effective when dental development is still ongoing.