Where to start: what problem you have

A general dentist will handle a check-up, a filling and tartar removal. For more complex treatment, it's worth looking for a clinic with the right specialist straight away:

• pain when biting, a tooth darkening, root canal treatment needed – endodontics; ask whether the clinic performs root canal treatment under a microscope,
• bleeding gums, loose teeth – periodontologist (gum disease specialist),
• missing tooth – implantologist or prosthodontist; treatment starts with an X-ray (panoramic) and a plan,
• crooked teeth – orthodontist (fixed braces or aligners),
• child – paediatric dentist; a good clinic will offer an adaptation visit before treatment begins.

What to look for when choosing a clinic

• Prices on the website. Clinics that publish their price list are easier to compare before the first visit.
• On-site diagnostics. An in-house X-ray lab saves you a separate visit elsewhere.
• Written treatment plan. Before larger treatment (implants, crowns, orthodontics), ask for a plan and a cost estimate.
• Opening hours and travel. Evening appointments, Saturday hours, parking and accessibility for people with disabilities can matter more than a difference of a kilometre.
• Doctor's qualifications. You can check a dentist's right to practise and their specialisations in the Central Register of Physicians of the Supreme Medical Chamber – a first and last name is enough.
• Reviews from several sources. Recent reviews matter, as does how the clinic responds to criticism, not a single rating.

NFZ dentist in Kraków – what you're entitled to

You don't need a referral to a dentist under the NHS (NFZ). According to the rules described on pacjent.gov.pl:

• with tooth pain, a clinic with an NFZ contract should see you on the day you report,
• white fillings are available in front teeth (from canine to canine); in back teeth – fillings made of capsule material,
• root canal treatment for adults covers teeth from canine to canine; children and adolescents up to 18 years of age and pregnant women and those in the postpartum period (up to day 42 after delivery) are entitled to root canal treatment of all teeth (up to three canals per tooth),
• dentures: partial when at least 5 teeth are missing, or complete – once every 5 years, repairs once every 2 years,
• hygiene instruction check-up once a year and a follow-up check-up up to 3 times a year, as well as an intraoral X-ray, anaesthesia and tartar removal.

You cannot pay a surcharge under the NFZ for better material. If you want something above the standard, you pay for the whole service privately.

You can find a free slot in Kraków clinics with an NFZ contract in the Treatment Dates Information service: choose "poradnia stomatologiczna" (or a children's dental clinic) and enter Kraków.

Tooth pain at night, at weekends or on a holiday

The Lesser Poland Regional NFZ Branch organises dental duty services on weekdays from 19:00 to 7:00, and on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays around the clock. Emergency care is provided on duty, including tooth extraction. According to the MOW NFZ website (as of 30 October 2026), duty is covered by:

• Centrum Medyczne WIK Siepraw, Trzebunia 444, tel. 12 312 77 06 – closest to Kraków,
• SPD Sp. z o.o., os. 700-lecia 1A/1, Kęty, tel. 576 804 191,
• Sagittarius Management Group Sp. z o.o., ul. Kazimierza Brodzińskiego 68, Bochnia, tel. 606 600 602.

The list changes, so check the NFZ website before you set off or call the round-the-clock NFZ helpline: 800 190 590. Some private clinics also run their own dental emergency service during working hours.

9 dental clinics in Kraków

This is not a ranking. We selected clinics from our directory that have a working website. Addresses, hours and the range of services come from those websites (as of 30 October 2026) – confirm the appointment by phone before your visit.

Stomatologia Rodzinna Skrzat – Ruczaj and Nowa Huta

Two clinics: ul. Miłkowskiego 23 (Ruczaj) and os. Oświecenia 46A–47D (Nowa Huta), tel. 12 300 42 22. Treats children and adults: general dentistry and paediatric orthodontics, root canal treatment under a microscope, Invisalign aligners, implants, an in-house X-ray lab and emergency dental service. Website: stomatologiaskrzat.pl. Directory listing.

Stomatologia Steczko – ul. Krakusów 1C

Tel. 12 638 18 40, Monday–Thursday 9:00–20:00, Friday 9:00–14:30. The clinic has been operating for over 20 years. Scope: periodontology, implantology, prosthodontics, orthodontics, treatment of temporomandibular disorders, paediatric dentistry. It has several free parking spaces (entry after contacting the clinic). Website: steczkodentysta.pl. Directory listing.

M.DENT–Stomatologia – al. 29 Listopada 178A

Tel. 12 665 35 50, Monday–Friday 8:30–20:30. Team treatment by several specialists: endodontics under a microscope, implants and implant prosthetics, orthodontics (including aligners), periodontology, surgery and paediatric dentistry. Website: mdent.pl. Directory listing.

PerioCare – ul. Domki 10

Tel. 696 552 638, Monday–Friday 8:00–20:00, Saturday 8:00–15:00. The clinic specialises in gum disease and implant treatment planning; PerioKids operates for children. The team includes dr hab. Kinga Grzech-Leśniak. Website: periocare.pl. Directory listing.

Dentysta Ruczaj 60 (Endodoncja Kraków) – ul. Ruczaj 60

Tel. 575 899 299, Monday–Friday 9:00–19:00. The practice of lek. stom. Grzegorz Krępa, who previously practised at ul. Brożka 1. Root canal treatment under a microscope, implants and prosthetics, Er:YAG laser procedures. Website: endodoncja-krakow.com. Directory listing.

EuroDent Centrum Dentystyki – ul. Krowoderska 51

Tel. 12 634 58 93. A broad range in one place: a free check-up and consultation (per the offer on the website), root canal treatment under a microscope, surgery and wisdom tooth extraction, implants, digital prosthetics, veneers, panoramic and cephalometric X-rays. Website: eurodent.com.pl. Directory listing.

Nowa-Dent – al. Kijowska 57 lok. LU7

Tel. 12 294 72 20. Conservative dentistry and endodontics, surgery, prosthetics, paediatric dentistry, prevention (air polishing, fluoride application) and digital X-rays. The clinic is adapted to receive people with disabilities. Website: nowadent-krakow.pl. Directory listing.

Gabinet Magdalena i Adam Gołębiowscy – ul. Smoluchowskiego 8/3

Tel. 12 636 69 98. The clinic has operated since 1988 and treats children, teenagers and adults: general dentistry, root canal treatment, prosthetics, aesthetic dentistry (whitening, veneers) and X-rays. Website: stomatologiagolebiowscykrakow.pl. Directory listing.

Kros-Dent – Kurdwanów, ul. Bojki 4

Private practice of lek. stom. Mariusz Krzyżanowski, a first-degree specialist in general dentistry, operating since 2003. Conservative dentistry with root canal treatment and aesthetic dentistry. Website: kros-dent.pl. Directory listing.

All dental clinics in Kraków

A full list of Kraków dentists and prosthodontists with addresses is available in the directory: Dentists in Kraków. Do you run a clinic in Kraków and the details in your listing are out of date? The owner can update them after logging in at seoaibiz.pl.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a referral to an NFZ dentist?

No. You go to a dentist with an NFZ contract without a referral, and with tooth pain the clinic should see you the same day.

Where in Kraków can I find a dentist at night?

At an NFZ dental duty service: on weekdays from 19:00 to 7:00, and on weekends and holidays around the clock. The current list of facilities is published by the Lesser Poland Regional NFZ Branch, and the NFZ helpline (800 190 590) operates around the clock.

Can I pay extra under the NFZ for a white filling in a back tooth?

No. The regulations do not allow a surcharge on an NFZ service – if you choose material outside the standard, you pay for the whole treatment privately.

How do I check whether a dentist is entitled to practise?

In the Central Register of Physicians of the Supreme Medical Chamber. Searching by first and last name will show their right-to-practise status and specialisations.