The Specijalisticka ordinacija za ortodonciju mr.sc. Andrej Katalinić is a specialist orthodontic practice located in Rijeka, Croatia, at Mose Albaharija 4. The practice was founded in 2013 by Mr.sc. Andrej Katalinić, a qualified dental specialist (dr.med.dent., specijalist ortodoncije) who brings more than 13 years of prior clinical and academic experience from the Dental Medicine Study at the Medical Faculty and Clinical Hospital Center in Rijeka. The practice operates as a dedicated orthodontic specialist clinic, offering focused expertise in teeth alignment and bite correction for patients of all ages in the Rijeka and broader Kvarner region.
The clinic is a contracted partner of the Croatian Health Insurance Fund (HZZO), meaning eligible patients can receive covered orthodontic examinations through their state insurance. The practice also accepts patients covered by Slovenian health insurance, reflecting its cross-border patient base. Since 2015, Ortodont Katalinić has been a pioneer in transparent aligner therapy in the region, and has organised continuing education courses for dental professionals in this emerging discipline.
Treatments & Specialties
As a dedicated specialist orthodontic practice, Andrej Katalinić's clinic in Rijeka focuses primarily on orthodontic correction using both traditional and contemporary methods. Core services include:
- Fixed orthodontic appliances — traditional metal and ceramic braces for comprehensive teeth and bite correction
- Transparent aligner therapy — clear, removable aligners for discreet tooth movement; the clinic has offered this since 2015 and trains other dental professionals in the technique
- Preventive and control examinations — monitoring dental development in children and identifying early orthodontic issues
- Orthodontic treatment planning — digital records, photographs, and radiographic analysis to devise individual treatment plans
- Restorative dentistry — basic restorative care to support overall dental health alongside orthodontic treatment
- Periodontal disease treatment — in-house periodontal care coordinated with orthodontic therapy
- Dental prosthetics — prosthetic solutions coordinated with orthodontic finishing
- Oral surgery — surgical procedures including extractions performed in-house or through specialist collaboration
For complex cases requiring specialist input beyond orthodontics, the practice maintains an established collaborative network with experienced oral surgeons, periodontists, and prosthodontists from the Rijeka and Istrian region.
Technology & Facilities
The practice utilises contemporary diagnostic and treatment technology appropriate to specialist orthodontic care. Orthodontic records including clinical photographs, dental models, and radiographic imaging are used to support precise treatment planning. The emphasis on transparent aligner systems — introduced into the practice's repertoire in 2015 — reflects a commitment to keeping pace with advances in orthodontic technology, offering patients an aesthetically discrete alternative to fixed appliances.
As an educator in clear aligner therapy, Mr.sc. Katalinić demonstrates a depth of familiarity with digital treatment planning tools used in aligner fabrication, including software for simulating tooth movement and predicting treatment outcomes. This expertise benefits patients in Rijeka seeking predictable, cosmetically sensitive orthodontic results.
Why Choose This Practice in Rijeka
Several qualities set the Specijalisticka ordinacija mr.sc. Andrej Katalinić apart as an orthodontic provider in Rijeka and Croatia:
- Specialist credentials — Mr.sc. Andrej Katalinić is a recognised orthodontic specialist (specijalist ortodoncije), not a general dentist offering orthodontics, ensuring patients receive dedicated expert care
- Academic background — Over a decade of work at the Medical Faculty and Clinical Hospital Center Rijeka gives the lead clinician deep grounding in evidence-based orthodontic practice
- Early clear aligner adopter — With aligner therapy offered since 2015 and continuing education courses delivered to peers, the practice is among the most experienced in this modality in the Rijeka region
- Insurance coverage — HZZO contractor status and acceptance of Slovenian health insurance makes the practice accessible to a wide range of patients
- Multidisciplinary network — Collaboration with specialists in oral surgery, periodontology, and prosthodontics means complex interdisciplinary cases can be managed comprehensively
Patient Experience
The practice team consists of two dentists and two dental assistants, maintaining a focused, personal clinical environment where patients receive consistent care from familiar practitioners. This smaller team structure ensures continuity across the often multi-year duration of orthodontic treatment, which is particularly important for patients who appreciate knowing their treating clinician throughout the course of their care.
Children, teenagers, and adult patients are all welcomed, with treatment approaches tailored to age and lifestyle. Adults concerned about the visual impact of traditional braces frequently benefit from the practice's clear aligner expertise. For patients from Slovenia or other parts of the Adriatic region travelling to Rijeka for orthodontic treatment, the practice's insurance agreements reduce financial barriers to accessing care.
Location & Accessibility
The practice is situated at Mose Albaharija 4, Rijeka, Croatia, within Rijeka — the largest port city on Croatia's Adriatic coast and the capital of the Primorsko-Goranska County. Rijeka is well served by road, with direct motorway connections to Zagreb and the broader Croatian highway network, and lies approximately 67 kilometres from Trieste, Italy — making it accessible for international patients from northeastern Italy and Slovenia.
Rijeka Airport offers seasonal and regional European connections. The city itself provides a range of accommodation options and is surrounded by the scenic Kvarner Bay coastline, including the resort towns of Opatija, Lovran, and Crikvenica — all within easy driving distance for patients combining orthodontic visits with leisure time in this attractive part of Croatia.
