§02Emergencies & out-of-hours care

Out-of-hours dental care in Passau runs through the Kassenzahnärztliche Vereinigung Bayerns (KZVB) weekend and holiday duty rota, published weekly in the Passauer Neue Presse and on zahn-bayern.de; the rota covers Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from roughly 10:00 to 12:00. For trauma, severe swelling, uncontrolled bleeding or airway concerns outside those hours, patients attend the emergency department at Klinikum Passau on Innstraße, which has on-call maxillofacial cover. Dial 112 for life-threatening situations including facial fractures, anaphylaxis to local anaesthetic, or post-extraction haemorrhage that cannot be controlled with pressure.

§03Frequently asked questions

Do Passau dentists treat patients from Austria?

Yes. Cross-border patients from Schärding, Wernstein and the wider Innviertel routinely use Passau practices, partly because of proximity and partly for German-language continuity. Austrian e-card holders cannot use it directly; they pay privately and reclaim from their Austrian social insurer (ÖGK or equivalent) at the Austrian tariff, which usually covers a portion. EU patients with an EHIC are entitled to medically necessary treatment at GKV rates, but routine prosthetic and orthodontic work is generally not covered and must be paid out of pocket.

Are English-speaking dentists available?

Several Passau practices employ at least one dentist or hygienist comfortable in English, driven by the university's international intake and cruise-industry staffing. Availability is not universal, so confirm at booking. Practices near the Altstadt and university campus on the Innstetten side tend to have stronger English coverage than outlying Hacklberg or Grubweg practices.

How long are waiting times for a new patient appointment?

For a non-urgent check-up, two to six weeks is typical; specialist implant or orthodontic consultations can run six to ten weeks. Acute pain appointments ("Schmerzpatient") are usually offered same-day or next-day at most practices during normal working hours.

Does the university have its own dental service?

No. The University of Passau does not operate a campus dental clinic. Students use the same GKV-contracted practices as residents and can register with any dentist accepting new patients; the AOK Bayern and TK student plans are widely accepted.

Where do I go for oral surgery referrals?

Complex extractions, cysts and maxillofacial trauma route to the MKG-Chirurgie department at Klinikum Passau. A handful of private oral surgeons operate in the Bahnhofstraße corridor for elective implant cases.

§04Safety note

This directory is informational only and is not medical advice. Patients should consult a licensed dental clinic for individual clinical decisions, diagnosis, or treatment planning.