Under ÖGK contract tariffs, a routine check-up and basic conservative treatment (amalgam or simple composite fillings on posterior teeth) are largely covered with no out-of-pocket cost beyond the standard service charge. Tooth-coloured fillings on visible surfaces typically run €60–€140 as a private top-up. A single-tooth extraction is generally fully covered when clinically indicated; surgical extractions add €80–€200 privately. Implants are not reimbursed and range €1,800–€2,800 per tooth including crown. Fixed orthodontic appliances for under-18s meeting IOTN 4–5 criteria are covered in full under the Gratis-Zahnspange scheme. Medication safety standards are overseen by BASG/AGES.

§02Emergencies & out-of-hours care

Outside surgery hours, Feldbach falls under the Steirischer Zahnärztlicher Notdienst rota coordinated by the Landeszahnärztekammer Steiermark, with weekend and holiday duty practices published weekly; the rota is reachable via 1450 (the national health hotline). For trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, facial swelling with breathing or swallowing difficulty, or suspected jaw fracture, present to the central emergency department at LKH Südoststeiermark Standort Feldbach, which can stabilise and transfer to Graz if maxillofacial surgery is required. Call 144 for ambulance dispatch or 112 for the pan-European emergency line; both reach the same Styrian dispatch centre.

§03Frequently asked questions

Do Feldbach dentists accept ÖGK e-card directly?

Most do. The ÖGK Zahngesundheitszentrum and the majority of independent practices in town hold Kassenverträge, meaning you present your e-card and pay nothing for contracted services. A minority operate as Wahlarzt practices: you pay the full fee on the day and submit the receipt to ÖGK for partial reimbursement, typically around 80% of the equivalent contract tariff. Always confirm the practice's status when booking — front desks state this plainly, and the ÖGK Versichertenservice can also verify which Feldbach surgeries hold active contracts.

Is German required, or do clinics speak English?

German — and specifically Styrian dialect at reception — is the working language across all five Feldbach practices. Younger dentists trained at the Medical University of Graz are generally comfortable in clinical English, and written treatment plans can usually be issued in English on request. Slovenian and Hungarian are not routinely offered. Travellers without German should bring a translated medication list and, if possible, a German-speaking companion for consent discussions involving surgery or sedation.

How far in advance should I book?

Routine check-ups at contracted practices typically book three to six weeks ahead, and the public Zahngesundheitszentrum can run longer for non-urgent slots. Acute pain is triaged the same day or next morning at most surgeries. Hygiene appointments (Mundhygiene), which are private-pay, tend to have shorter waits of one to two weeks.

Where do complex cases get referred?

Oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthognathic work, and cleft care are referred to the Universitätsklinik für Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde at LKH-Universitätsklinikum Graz, about 55 km west on the A2. Complex implantology and sedation dentistry are also commonly handled there or at private Graz specialists.

Is there a paediatric-only dentist in Feldbach?

No dedicated Kinderzahnarzt practice operates in Feldbach itself. Children are seen within general practices and at the ÖGK Zahngesundheitszentrum, which has experience with the Gratis-Zahnspange programme. Dedicated paediatric specialists are based in Graz.

§04Safety note

This directory is informational only and is not medical advice. Consult a licensed dental clinic for individual clinical decisions.