§01Pricing & coverage

A standard check-up and scale-and-polish (Zahnreinigung/PZR) in Preetz typically runs €80–€120, a single-surface composite filling €60–€150, a root canal on a molar €400–€800, and a single-tooth zirconia crown €700–€1,200 depending on lab work. GKV statutory insurance covers basic conservative treatment, extractions and a fixed subsidy (Festzuschuss) toward prostheses via the Bonusheft scheme; aesthetic composites, professional cleaning and premium crown materials are out-of-pocket or PKV-reimbursable. Medical devices and materials used chairside are regulated by BfArM. Patients should request a written Heil- und Kostenplan before any prosthetic work.

§02Emergencies & out-of-hours care

Outside surgery hours, weekends and public holidays, dental emergencies in the Plön district are handled through the Kassenzahnärztliche Vereinigung Schleswig-Holstein duty rota (zahnärztlicher Notdienst), reachable on 116 117 or via the KZV-SH website, which assigns a rotating on-call dentist covering Preetz, Plön and Kiel-Süd. The Klinikum Preetz on Am Krankenhaus handles general medical emergencies but does not run a dedicated dental A&E; severe maxillofacial trauma is routed to the UKSH Kiel oral surgery department. Call 112 only for life-threatening situations — airway compromise, uncontrolled bleeding or facial trauma.

§03Frequently asked questions

Are English-speaking dentists available in Preetz?

English is not guaranteed in Preetz practices the way it is in Kiel or Hamburg. Most dentists here have functional clinical English sufficient for examinations and treatment explanation, but reception staff and Heil- und Kostenplan paperwork are German-only. Patients who need full English-language consultations are generally better served by larger UKSH-affiliated practices in Kiel, a 25-minute drive or regional-rail ride away. For routine treatment, bringing a German-speaking companion or a translated medical history is the practical workaround.

Can I walk in without an appointment?

Generally no. Preetz practices operate on appointment-only schedules, often booked one to three weeks ahead for routine care and longer for prosthetic consultations. Acute pain cases (Schmerzpatient) are usually slotted in the same day if you call before 10:00; arriving in person without notice is unreliable. During the lunch closure (typically 12:30–14:30) and Wednesday afternoons, most practices are unstaffed.

Does the Klinikum Preetz have a dental department?

No. Klinikum Preetz is a general acute hospital under the Schön Klinik group covering internal medicine, surgery and geriatrics. It does not maintain an in-house dental clinic or oral surgery unit. Inpatients requiring dental input are seen via consultant arrangement, and outpatient maxillofacial cases are referred to UKSH Campus Kiel.

Is professional cleaning (PZR) covered by GKV?

Statutory insurance does not routinely cover professional cleaning as a standalone preventive service, though many Krankenkassen now offer partial reimbursement (€40–€80 per year) as a Satzungsleistung — check with your individual fund. PKV policies typically cover one to two PZR sessions annually in full. In Preetz, expect €80–€120 per session; ask whether prophylaxis is delegated to a Dentalhygienikerin or performed by the dentist directly.

How do I transfer records from another German town?

Request a Befundbericht and current radiographs from your previous practice before your first Preetz appointment — German dentists are required to release these on patient request. Digital transfer by encrypted email or KIM is increasingly common; older practices may still hand over a printed file. Bring your Versichertenkarte (eGK), Bonusheft and any existing Heil- und Kostenplan documents to your initial visit.

§04Safety note

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