Finding “the best dentist” is less a matter of league tables than a personal equation between clinical need, level of equipment and the trust built with the care team. In Geneva, where the provision of dental care remains one of the densest in Europe, this question arises for one patient in two at some point in their journey: choosing a leading clinic for long-term follow-up, seeking a second opinion on a complex treatment plan, or simply needing a reliable practitioner in an emergency.
The difficulty lies in the fact that there is no official ranking of dentists in Switzerland. The specialist titles recognised by the Swiss Dental Association (SSO) cover a few specific disciplines (orthodontics, periodontology, oral surgery, reconstructive dentistry, paediatric dentistry), but the quality of a general practice is measured by other criteria: the multidisciplinary nature of the team, transparency of quotes, the technologies used, and the quality of post-treatment follow-up. This ranking is based on these criteria, placing first place in Geneva and then broadening out to leading clinics in French-speaking Switzerland, in Zurich, and in neighbouring France, in order to offer useful points of comparison.
Selection criteria
To build this comparison, six criteria were used:
- Multidisciplinary team: a leading practice brings together under one roof general dentists, orthodontists, oral surgeons, periodontologists and hygienists, which makes it possible to treat complex cases without sending the patient from one practice to another.
- Continuing education and professional recognition: membership of the SSO in Switzerland or equivalent bodies abroad, postgraduate qualifications, attendance at congresses and publications.
- Diagnostic and treatment technologies: operating microscope, optical impression (intraoral scanner), 3D imaging (cone beam), digital implant planning, GBT scaling (Guided Biofilm Therapy).
- Transparency of quotes and financial accessibility: provision of a detailed quote before any non-urgent treatment, compliance with LAMal tariffs for covered procedures, instalment payment options.
- Practical accessibility: opening hours compatible with a working life, management of emergencies, proximity to public transport.
- Quality of follow-up: recall reminders, centralised patient records, clear post-operative communication.
This ranking reflects an editorial selection based on the above criteria, and is not an official ranking or a medical league table.
1. Chantepoulet Dental Clinic, Geneva
Location. Rue de Chantepoulet 21, 1201 Geneva, around 300 metres from Cornavin station. Monday to Friday from 8am to 7pm, Saturday from 8am to 5pm.
Approach. The clinic focuses on comprehensive care, where each patient is first seen for an assessment consultation by a dentist before any treatment plan. A systematic quote for non-urgent care, transparent communication about therapeutic alternatives, and internal coordination between practitioners when the case requires the involvement of several specialties.
Team. The staff brings together several complementary profiles. The co-founders, Dr Wafa Soltana and Dr José Bernardino, work as dentists and lead the clinical coordination. Dr Gaia Toson provides orthodontic treatments, including Invisalign. Dr Alice Jurt covers oral surgery (implants, wisdom tooth extractions, bone grafts). Dr Doron Abergel, Dr André Coelho and Dr Gentiana Elshani complete the team of dentists for conservative, aesthetic and prosthetic care. Three hygienists, Aurelie Phan, Emilie Gross and Aurelie Lagin, take charge of prevention, GBT scaling and periodontal follow-up. The details of the dental team can be viewed on the clinic’s website.
Distinctive features. Technical facilities including an operating microscope for endodontics and precision surgery, optical impression to do away with impression pastes in the majority of prosthetic and orthodontic cases, and a GBT scaling protocol for prevention. A broad range of care: emergencies, check-ups, paediatric dentistry, periodontology, implant surgery, aesthetics (veneers, whitening) and Invisalign orthodontics. For details of consultations, see the dentist in Geneva page.
2. Oral Clinic by Tétaz, Lausanne
Location. Avenue de la Gare 17, 1003 Lausanne, a few minutes’ walk from the central station.
Approach. A human-sized practice founded by Dr Luc Tétaz, focused on precision dentistry and coordination with other healthcare professionals (notably osteopaths for the management of temporomandibular joint disorders). The initial consultation is designed as a time for comprehensive assessment before any treatment plan.
Team. A tight-knit team of dentists, hygienists and dental assistants, which encourages continuity of follow-up by the same carers. This size remains compatible with broader general care, from emergencies to surgical procedures.
Distinctive features. Range covered: examinations and scaling, dental surgery (wisdom tooth extractions, implants), aesthetic treatments (whitening, veneers, composite reconstructions), orthodontics for simple cases (ClearCorrect), emergencies, and management of TMJ disorders. Technical facilities based on Swiss equipment (EMS Swiss, 3Shape, Straumann, Dentsply Sirona).
3. Dr Urs Schellenberg’s Practice, Zurich
Location. Stampfenbachstrasse 42, 8006 Zurich, a few minutes’ walk from the central station.
Approach. A human-sized practice backed by a comprehensive general practice, with a patient journey focused on prevention and long-term maintenance. Dr Schellenberg is known in Zurich for his orientation towards aesthetic reconstructive dentistry, a discipline recognised as a specialist title in Switzerland.
Team. Dr Urs Schellenberg leads the team, surrounded by dedicated practitioners and hygienists. The structure remains tight-knit, which encourages continuity of follow-up by the same carer.
Distinctive features. Range covered: preventive dentistry, periodontology, implantology, dental surgery, endodontics, aesthetic reconstructive dentistry and hygiene. The practice is listed among the recommended addresses in central Zurich for complex prosthetic cases.
4. Les Aravis Dental Surgery Practice, Annecy
Location. 13 avenue de Thônes, 74000 Annecy, around 45 minutes from Geneva by car.
Approach. The practice is specifically oriented towards surgical procedures: implantology, oral surgery, periodontology, and reconstructive gum and bone surgery. Rather than a general practice, it operates as a referral centre to which other practitioners direct their patients for the surgical phase of a treatment plan. This logic of coordination with the treating dentist is a differentiating point.
Team. Five dental surgeons: Dr Nicolas Jung, Dr Alain Truscello, Dr Angelique Bertoni, Dr Gonca Yagan and Dr Lea Michaud, supported by eight dental assistants and four people on the front desk. This depth of staffing allows broad opening hours, Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 7pm for surgery.
Distinctive features. Clearly identified clinical targets (implants, complex wisdom tooth extractions, bone grafts, periodontal treatment). The practice uses modern techniques for durable and functional rehabilitation, and its organisation is reminiscent of the model of oral surgery centres attached to university hospitals.
5. Oral and Dental Rehabilitation Centre at the American Hospital of Paris, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Location. American Hospital of Paris, Neuilly-sur-Seine, in the immediate vicinity of Paris.
Approach. A dental unit integrated within a private hospital, which makes it possible to carry out procedures under local anaesthetic, conscious sedation or general anaesthetic depending on complexity. This flexibility is particularly useful for anxious patients, children or major surgical cases. The centre is led by Dr Mithridade Davarpanah, a well-known figure in French-speaking implantology.
Team. Around twelve practitioners covering the full range of disciplines: dental emergencies 24/7, periodontology, aesthetic dentistry, conservative and prosthetic care, oral surgery, surgical and prosthetic implantology, orthodontics, endodontics under the microscope, paediatric dentistry, and treatment of halitosis.
Distinctive features. Hospital-level technical facilities: digital imaging, cone beam, computer-assisted implantology. Direct access to the hospital’s other medical specialties, which makes care safer for at-risk patients (heart conditions, diabetes, anticoagulant treatments).
Conclusion
No clinic suits every patient or every budget. The right dentist remains the one who makes a clear diagnosis, offers several well-supported therapeutic options, provides a detailed quote and ensures rigorous follow-up over time. For Geneva patients seeking comprehensive care on site, Chantepoulet Dental Clinic brings these criteria together with an integrated multidisciplinary team. The other addresses mentioned, in Lausanne, Zurich, Annecy or Neuilly, offer useful points of comparison, particularly for complex surgical cases, professional stays in German-speaking Switzerland or second opinions in neighbouring France. In all cases, the first assessment appointment remains the best indicator: it is the one that reveals the quality of listening, the clarity of explanation and the coherence of the proposed treatment plan.
