Klinika Dentare Sergej Zhupa (also known as Studio Dentistico Zhupa and Alb Turismo Dentale) is a specialist dental tourism clinic operating across two locations in Albania: the scenic Ionian coastal city of Saranda and the capital, Tirana. Founded and led by Dr. Sergej Zhupa with nearly 15 years of clinical practice, the Zhupa clinics have built a strong reputation serving international patients, particularly from Italy, drawn by EU-standard care at prices up to 60% lower than equivalent treatments back home. With an in-house dental laboratory, a full team of specialists, and comprehensive patient support including free accommodation and organized transport, Klinika Dentare Zhupa offers a complete dental tourism experience from first consultation through to final restoration.
Why Choose Klinika Dentare Sergej Zhupa
The Zhupa clinics stand out in the Albanian dental tourism market for several concrete reasons. Savings of up to 60-70% versus Italian prices are made possible by Albania's lower cost of living, without any compromise on materials or protocols. Swiss ETK implants and materials from leading European and American manufacturers are used exclusively across all surgical and prosthetic procedures. The clinics operate an in-house odontotecnico (dental laboratory) at both locations, which streamlines communication between patient, technician, and dentist and allows faster turnaround on crowns, bridges, and prosthetics. Every treatment plan comes with a lifetime guarantee on all work performed. First consultations and panoramic X-rays are provided free of charge, and all quoted prices are fixed with no hidden costs. International patients also receive free accommodation and organized transport for the duration of treatment.
Treatments and Specialties
The clinic covers the full spectrum of dental care, with particular depth in implant and prosthetic solutions:
- All-on-4: full-arch fixed restoration using 4 Swiss implants, metal-ceramic bridge, and provisional prosthesis, starting from €2,420 including accommodation and transport
- All-on-6: enhanced full-arch rehabilitation using 6 Swiss implants for maximum stability, from €3,750 with accommodation included
- Single dental implants: Swiss titanium implant with metal-ceramic crown and abutment (ETK system), from €600
- Prosthetic dentistry: fixed crowns, bridges, and removable dentures using metal-ceramic and zirconia materials produced in the on-site lab
- Orthodontics: traditional brackets and modern aesthetic aligner systems
- Oral surgery: extractions, surgical procedures, and complex implant placement
- Periodontics: gum disease diagnosis and treatment
- Pediatric dentistry: preventive and restorative care for children
- Digital radiology: in-house radiological laboratory for panoramic and digital X-rays
- General and preventive dentistry: cleanings, fillings, root canal therapy, and routine check-ups
Clinical Team
The Zhupa clinic team is led by Dr. Sergej Zhupa, who has been building the practice for nearly 15 years and specializes in implantology and prosthetics. Supporting him are Dr. Juliana Caushaj (specialist in odontology), Dr. Iris Maksuti, Dr. Armando Zhupa, and Dr. Jorsid Gjerka, alongside dental hygienist and assistant Entiola Zeri. The full team is committed to an individualized approach for every patient, with all procedures carried out under EU-aligned sterile conditions using modern sterilization equipment. All clinical work is certified and guaranteed.
Facilities and Technology
Both clinic locations are equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostics, including a dedicated digital radiological laboratory for panoramic X-rays and implant planning. The in-house dental laboratory handles prosthetic fabrication directly, reducing turnaround times and eliminating the quality gaps that arise when work is outsourced. An oral surgery suite is operational at both sites. Materials and implant systems are sourced exclusively from leading European and US manufacturers, including the Swiss ETK implant system. All procedures are carried out in strict compliance with EU sterilization norms.
International Patient Services
Klinika Dentare Zhupa has built its practice around the international patient experience. Italian-speaking staff serve the clinic's primary patient base from Italy, particularly from southern regions such as Puglia, where the short ferry crossing to Saranda makes Albania a practical dental destination. The clinic also communicates in Albanian and English. For all overseas patients, the Zhupa clinics provide free accommodation for two people for the full duration of treatment, organized transport between airport, hotel, and clinic, and a free follow-up visit and travel after implant surgery. A fixed-price guarantee means the quoted treatment cost does not change between consultation and completion. Virtual pre-assessment is available by submitting a panoramic X-ray to receive a free treatment plan and cost estimate before traveling.
Location and Access
Klinika Dentare Zhupa operates two locations. The Saranda clinic is situated at Lagjja nr.4, Rruga Idriz Alidhima, Kati 1, Sarande, Albania, in a seaside city on the Ionian coast directly opposite Corfu, accessible by ferry from Italy and Corfu in under two hours. The Tirana clinic is located at Rruga e Kavajes, Godine Polifunksionale, Kati 3, Tirana, Albania, close to the city center and approximately 20 minutes from Tirana International Airport. Patients can choose whichever location suits their travel itinerary, or combine treatment across both clinics.
