Dental Providers Professional Staff

Dr Danko Gikić, DDS

Dr Danko Gikić, DDS graduated from the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Zagreb in 1977. After years of working abroad, he opened his private practice in Zagreb in 1989. In 1990, he continued his specialization in oral surgery at the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Zagreb and during specialization, enrolled in postgraduate studies in Prosthodontics. His narrow specialty is oral surgery and dental implantology. Dr Gikić is a sworn court expert in the field of Dentistry and Oral Surgery. He is a member of the Croatian Medical Association, the Croatian Dental Council, the Croatian Society of Dental Implantology and the Croatian Society of Oral Surgery.

Dr Branko Kašaj, MD, DDS

Dr Branko Kašaj, MD, DDS, heads the department of "Functional diagnostics and functional therapy" at the "Zentrum für Funktionstherapie Neustadt" as well as a joint dental practice. He is a member of some of the highest scientific dental societies in Germany including the DGZMK, DGFDT and the APW "Practice and Science Academy" (Akademie Praxis und Wissenschaft). As a renowned specialist, he received the "Heilige Appolonia" award for his merits in the field of dental function by the Croatian Chamber of Dentists. Dr Kašaj now practices dentistry at the Matell Dental Center in Vodice, Croatia.

Dr Niki Ružević, DDS

Niki Ružević, DMD, graduated from dental college in Belgrade in 1982 as a top student in his class. He has nearly 30 years of experience serving patients with special interests in the following areas:

1. Functional diagnostics – elimination of functional disorders and pain in the masticatory musculature and TMJ area.
2. Aesthetic surgery in dentistry with a special approach through dental makeovers - providing the patient a new and complete image in association with make-up artists and hair stylists.
3. Complex cases of implantoprosthetic rehabilitation, especially cases of completely edentulous jaws.
4. Laser therapy and ozone treatment.   
5. Aesthetic facial corrections using hyaluronic acid and botox (wrinkles treatments, lip augmentation, eyebrow lifting and facial smoothing).

Dr Ružević's continuous investment in cutting edge technology, personal improvement and employee education are his main priorities.  A complete and integrated approach is his motto in meeting patient needs.  

He is actively involved in professional dental training conferences in major European cities including Vienna, London, Copenhagen, Padua, Linz, Munich, Paris, Belgrade, Zagreb and the like led by globally acknowledged experts: Dr. A.Gutowski, Dr. Favero, Dr. G.Gürel, Dr. G.Urde, Dr. Dragoo, Dr. Lindhe, Dr. Curilović, Dr. Fradeani, Dr. K.Šimunović, Dr. B.Kašaj, Dr. Ž.Cabunac and others.

His numerous degrees, acknowledgments and continuous improvement and investment in training and knowledge confirm Dr. Ružević’s professionalism.  Dr. Ružević is a member of the Croatian Chamber of Dental Medicine, HDDI – Croatian Society for Dental Implantology, Assembly of Croatian Doctors, European society EKDE, European society LASER KOEU and EAO - European Association for Osseo integration.

English, German and Italian are all spoken and written in his office, in addition to Croatian.

He has a passion for culinary arts and is a great admirer of music and dance in addition to being an excellent guitar player. He loves all sea sports and activities, especially scuba diving.

Dr Dubravko Jurišić, DDS

Dr Dubravko Jurišić, DDS graduated from the School of Medical Dentistry, at the University of Zagreb in 1996.  He received his Master’s degree in dental implantology at UCLA and is an active participant in many educational programs in implantology and cosmetic dentistry.He is a member of the Chamber of Medical Dentistry, the Croatian Medical Association , The Croatian Society of Dental Implantology, and The European Society of Medical Cosmetic Dentistry. He specialises in a range of services including cosmetic dentistry, implantology, periodontal treatment and oral surgery.