§01Pricing & coverage

Under the GKV statutory scheme, a standard check-up and scale (Zahnsteinentfernung) is fully covered once per calendar year; professional cleaning (PZR) is a private add-on usually billed at €70–€110 in Stralsund. An amalgam or composite filling on a posterior tooth runs €40–€120 out of pocket above GKV's standard contribution. A single-tooth implant with crown typically sits between €1,800 and €2,800, and a porcelain-fused-to-metal crown between €450 and €750, with the Festzuschuss bonus system reimbursing roughly 60–75% of the standard care tier if the Bonusheft is maintained. PKV patients are reimbursed per the GOZ fee schedule. Approved materials and devices are listed by BfArM.

§02Emergencies & out-of-hours care

Outside normal hours, Stralsund follows the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Zahnärztlicher Notdienst rota coordinated by the Kassenzahnärztliche Vereinigung M-V; the on-call practice and hours are published weekly in the Ostsee-Zeitung and on the KZV M-V website, with a recorded hotline directing callers to the duty dentist on weekends and public holidays. For trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, facial swelling with airway concern, or post-extraction complications after hours, the central emergency department at HELIOS Hanseklinikum Stralsund accepts walk-ins. Call 112 only for life-threatening situations — airway compromise, suspected jaw fracture with neurological signs, or anaphylaxis.

§03Frequently asked questions

Do Stralsund dentists treat patients in English? Most younger Stralsund dentists trained at Greifswald or Rostock and speak functional English, though receptionists and Zahnmedizinische Fachangestellte may not. Practices in the Altstadt accustomed to Rügen-bound summer tourists are the most reliable for English-language consultations. For complex treatment plans involving GOZ estimates and Heil- und Kostenpläne, bringing a German-speaking companion is sensible — these documents are not routinely translated, and statutory insurers require German-language paperwork for pre-approval.

Can I use my EHIC card at a Stralsund clinic? Yes. EU/EEA visitors present the EHIC plus photo ID to a Vertragszahnarzt (contracted dentist) for medically necessary acute treatment at GKV rates. Most directory clinics in Stralsund are Kassenzahnärzte. Cosmetic work, routine cleanings, and prosthetics above the standard tier are not covered and must be paid privately.

Is there a paediatric dental specialist in Stralsund? Dedicated Fachzahnärzte für Kinderzahnheilkunde are rare outside Berlin and Hamburg; Stralsund children are seen by general dentists offering Individualprophylaxe (IP1–IP4) under GKV. Complex paediatric cases — sedation, behaviour management, severe ECC — are typically referred to the Universitätsmedizin Greifswald paediatric dental department.

How far in advance should I book a non-urgent appointment? Two to four weeks for a new-patient check-up is standard in Stralsund; acute pain slots are usually offered same-day or next-day. Implant consultations and prosthetic planning sessions often have a four-to-six-week lead time, particularly in summer when local staff take leave around the Wallensteintage festival in late July.

Are extracted teeth and X-rays released to me on request? Yes. Under §630g BGB, patients have the right to copies of their records and imaging; clinics may charge a small reproduction fee. Extracted teeth are released on request before disposal as medical waste — useful for second opinions or onward referral to Greifswald.

§04Safety note

This directory is informational only and is not medical advice. Consult a licensed dentist in Stralsund for individual clinical decisions, treatment planning, or interpretation of imaging.