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Dentists in Costa Rica
Save yourself up to 70% on cosmetic dentistry in Costa Rica
 I found the perfect dentist and saved a fortune. Thank you RevaHealth.com A recent World Health Organization (WHO) report rated Costa Rica’s health system above that of the USA*. A high level of professional training and an impressive public healthcare system reflect in the private care available to Medical Tourists. Once known mainly for its acclaimed promotion of ecotourism, dentistry in Costa Rica is now gaining significant international recognition.
Our three most popular dental clinics are:
A study at the University of Costa Rica showed that almost 14% of visitors to the country come in search of its medical expertise. The well-educated, tech-savvy population is gaining Costa Rica the reputation of a Central American 'Singapore', with industry analysts putting it in the top three offshore development destinations for American companies along with China and India.
Professional Aftercare
One of the most interesting aspects of the Medical Tourism industry in Costa Rica is in the area of recuperation facilities. While other destinations offer high quality hotels and accommodation, Costa Rica goes a bit further. Once a treatment has been completed, patients are able to check into dedicated recuperation centres. These centres have excellent accommodation and relaxation facilities but also provide qualified nurses and medical workers to help monitor their client’s condition and keep doctors updated on the recovery progress.
Regional benefits
Most doctors in Costa Rica spend much of their time maintaining the country’s excellent public healthcare system. Revenue from the treatment of foreign patients enables local medical specialists to continue devoting their resources to the local healthcare. Benefits are mutual, with skills passing between the two sectors. In addition to dental and cosmetic practice the Medical Tourism boom is enabling corrective eye surgery clinics to open and encourage hospitals — such as CIMA Hospital San Jose — to seek Joint Commission International certification.
Dentists in Costa Rica have the advantage of being able to offer patients dedicated recuperation centres in sun-filled tropical surroundings. As the regions leading healthcare destination it attracts patients from the U.S as well as neighbouring countries to take advantage of the low-cost, high-quality dental care available.
 Over 20,000 patients have used RevaHealth.com to find the right clinic or hospital for them. The Colegio De Cirujanos Dentistas overseas all Costa Rica's dental practices. It's practices conform to the very highest standards represented in world dentistry. A lengthy college career of 6 years is followed by a commitment to continuing education over the entire course of a dentist's career. To benefit from research and developments in US dentistry many Costa Rican dentists maintain not only local affiliations but membership of the American Dental Association (ADA) and of those US dental associations connected to the specialties they practice.
A combination of lower local wages and costs allow Costa Rican dentists to operate with the same materials and equipment as their North American counterparts at far lower prices. The same implant that might cost $2000 or more in the US can cost under $1000 in Costa Rica. Our most popular destination in Costa Rica is San Jose.
Dentists in Costa Rica - Prices
The following price guide indicates estimated cost of Dentistry in Costa Rica. Please note that this is a guide only and you should always check with your dentist directly.
*Exchange rates from 08/2007
Dentists in Costa Rica - Qualifications
Costa Rica’s Board of Dental Surgeons, Public and Private Dental Universities, Professional Associations and Specialist Boards, all work together to oversee and maintain the high quality of dentistry in Costa Rica. The Board of Dental Surgeons governs all practising dentists in the country with continuing education required for all members. Regular inspections of clinics are carried out by the National Health Department to ensure strict standards of sterilisation and health are maintained.
Formal training for all Costa Rican dentists begins in university where students undergo six years of education from the University of Costa Rica or similar courses from various private universities. Many graduates then travel abroad to further their dental knowledge in a specific area of dentistry.
Practicing dentists in Costa Rica receive the same education, have access to the same hi-tech medical equipment and follow the same Board Certification Requirements as a dentist in the United States, Canada or Europe. A reputable dental practice in Costa Rica will be a member of the American Dental Association, the international authority providing continuing education and teaching in the advancement of Dental Science.
For those interested in cosmetic dental treatment, look for clinics who belong to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, an organisation which sets standards of excellence in cosmetic dentistry. This is the largest association of its kind in the world with over 7000 practitioners in 60 countries.
Dentists in Costa Rica - Additional Information
Organizations
The Colegio De Cirujanos Dentistas (CCD) De Costa Rica is the dental regulatory body created by the legislative assembly of Costa Rica. All dentists operating in Costa Rica must be members of the CCD.
Dental Ethics
Members of the Colegio De Cirujanos Dentistas are required to abide by its ethics and requlations as stipulated in the legislative act that created the Colegio. The Colegio publishes its own code of ethics that places the Dentist's reponsibility to the health of the patient at the core of the profession.
Complaints
Complaints directed to the Colegio are dealt with by the Tribunal de Honor. It has powers to issue warnings, suspend members, expel members. In addition the Tribunal will refer complaints addressed to it that relate to non-members, suspended or expelled members to the civil courts.
Acts commited during professional practice that might be judged illegal will become the responsibility of the civil courts.
Continuing education
The code of ethics of the CCD states that the surgeon dentist should update his technical and scientific knowledge in a process of continual learning. This process is covered by the dental legislative act and is an enforced element of the CCD's membership requirements.
Data Protection
Dentists in Costa Rica have an obligation to protect and preserve the dental records of their patients, past and present, under the code of ethics of the CCD.
Resources
El Colegio De Cirujanos Dentistas
Colegio De Cirujanos Dentistas
Provisions of the Legislative Act (Spanish)
Directive 5784
Code of ethics (Spanish)
CCD code of ethics
Reviews: Dental World - Mexico
I have returned for another treatment and a root canal. I was referred to a nearby dentist for the root canal and found him to be excellent also. I got the root canal, post and crown all done in one day at a price that nbeat the US dentists by a long shot. I am returning to Dental World at my first opportunity to have one more tooth taken care of. I love this dentist and his staff. Tim Deegan
03/12/2008 17:14:47
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New Smile Dental Group
San Jose - Costa Rica
New Smile Dental Group Our main and specific goal at New Smile Dental Group is to help you rediscovering the pleasure of smiling again. Our professional staff is highly credentialed and experienced, and they practice according to the strict protocols of the American Dental Association (ADA). Today our dental center is an institution that searches excellence and assigns itself two complementary roles: Quality and Service. Quality aims at placing itself among the top dental centers worldwide. Service aspires to provide the best possible management for patients and the community. This can only be reached with expertise and high technology. Our implant expert staff has placed over 2,000 successful implant treatments (one and two phases). We have our own on site full laboratory. Our Chief Lab Technician is one of the ten dental technicians accredited by the Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de Costa Rica (College of Dental Surgeons of Costa Rica). He specializes in all supplies related to implants. QUALITY & SERVICE 1) Quality aims at placing itself among the top dental centers worldwide. 2) Service aspires to provide the best possible management for patients and community. And we can reach all these high qualities only by being equipped with the latest equipment and technology. We realize that some people are anxious about a visit to the dentist, so we do our best to make you feel comfortable, in a relaxed informal atmosphere. From the smallest filling to solving complex dental problems, you'll always find a sympathetic ear. We start by getting to know you and helping you overcome any worries you may have about dental care. Our aim is to discover your own particular dental needs and to help you keep all your teeth, all your life. SMILE FOR LESS!! Why we can offer you these awesome discounts? - We operated our own dental center. We are not intermediaries.
- The work force cost and other related costs are lower than USA, Canada and Europe.
- We are the owners of own dental facilities. We do not pay rent and other related costs.
- We are using our own money to finance our operations. We do not have bank loan and we do not have to pay interests.
WE ARE A TEAM OF QUALIFIED DENTISTS Each of our dentists are highly qualified and continually updated on the latest techniques in dentistry, and we learned it the hard way that dental excellence could only be practiced in-group. All our dentists are professionals and operate as a team, our center includes ten dentists. 6 of which are specialist in various fields of dentistry that cover: - Orthodontics,
- Dental Implants,
- Cosmetic Dentistry,
- Pedodontics,
- Oral Surgery,
- Maxillofacial Surgery,
- Periodontics,
- Oral Medicine,
- TMJ therapy
Our dentists have distinguished themselves as outstanding practitioners of modern dentistry. What this means to the patients in our practice, is a confidence that all of their dental needs will be met, using only the finest dental materials, and with careful attention to every detail. THE PERSONAL TOUCH We are dedicated to caring for people, not just their teeth. We treat our patients as we ourselves wish to be treated. We think you will notice and be pleased at the difference. We want you to be involved in making your dental decisions. We believe in taking the time to talk to you and explain your options. We do our best to develop a working partnership with you so that together, we can determine the best treatment scenario. Also, because we are bilingual we can effectively treat patients who sometimes have trouble communicating their needs. Our caring, friendly, dentists and assistants are dedicated to providing you with the best dental care available. We take time to listen to your questions and give you the opportunity to voice your needs and concerns. Working together, we can help you choose the dental care treatment options that best meet your needs. Our "Coward Control" program is designed for your total comfort and to ensure that your visit to the dentist is a pleasant experience. OUR SPECIALIZED SERVICES In a field as progressive as dentistry, new developments present continuing challenges. Revolutions in techniques and materials are commonplace and our team regularly devotes hours and days making sure that we are in the vanguard, providing you and your family the best and the latest that dental research has to offer, from preventive dentistry to aesthetic dentistry. How you look affects how you feel. Often, conservative treatments such as bonding, home bleaching may produce dramatic results. OUR OWN ON-SITE DENTAL LABORATORY Having our own advanced laboratory at our dental center allows us to perform certain lab procedures such as making crowns, bridges and dentures, for example on the premises. So you can benefit from significantly reduced waiting times for this type of work and save a lot of money. It also means that laboratory technicians are available to work directly with you to make sure your tooth has the colour match or shade you want. TRAVEL & SMILE We can offer the most complete experience in Costa Rica. For this reason, we have designed Travel & Smile package program for you. This program includes lodging, car rental, tours, VIP services and much more. Also, if you want, we can include international air tickets. Do not worry about how to find hotels, to rent a car or what to do you do during your visit to Costa Rica. We take care all details for you! During your treatments, you will enjoy the beauty of Costa Rica's natural wonders such as active volcanoes, rain forests, white sand beaches, exotic national parks and much more. In addition, you can take advantage of the most amazing outdoor activities like Canopy Tour, White Water Rafting, Sport Fishing, etc. In one journey, you will have happy smiles and memorable travel experiences.
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- On RequestBonding/Contouring
- On RequestBraces
- On RequestBridge
- US$301 ~ US$551Crowns
- US$500 ~ US$901Implants
- On RequestVeneers
- On RequestTooth whitening
General anaesthesia / SedationDigital X-raysOrthopantomography (Panoramic X-Ray)In-House Prosthetics Lab3 Dimensional X Ray (low radiation)Panoramic Digital X Ray system
2 staff operate in the clinic
These medical staff work at this clinic: - Dr Mario Bonilla Robert. D.D.S. - male
- Dra. Erika Méndez, D.D.S. - female
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Bonding
Price on Request
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Bonding is an option for chipped or cracked teeth. It is a process in which an enamel-like dental composite material is applied to a tooth's surface, sculpted into shape, hardened, and then polished.
While the traditional silver fillings last about seven years, these composites should last about seven to eleven years.
Candidates for bonding are people who have close, small gaps between your front teeth, or if you have chipped or cracked teeth, you may be a candidate for bonding. Bonding is also used for patients who have discolored teeth, uneven teeth, gum recession or tooth decay. Bonding material is porous, so smokers will find that their bonding will yellow. If you think you are a candidate for bonding, discuss it with your dentist.
Dental braces (also known as orthodontic braces or brackets) are a fixed appliance used in orthodontics to correct alignment of teeth and their position with regard to bite.
Braces are often used to correct malocclusions such as underbites, overbites, cross bites and open bites, or crooked teeth, or goofy teeth and various other flaws of teeth and jaws, whether cosmetic or structural. They can be used on either upper or lower sets of teeth, or both, depending on the problem they are being used to treat.
Orthodontic braces are often used in conjunction with other orthodontic appliances to widen the palate or jaws, create spaces between teeth, or otherwise shape the teeth and jaws. Most orthodontic patients are children or teenagers; however, more and more adults are seeking out orthodontic treatments.
Repeated visits are required for adjustment. Perhaps over several months.
» Requires 2 visits, over 3-7 days
The position of the affected teeth has a bearing on the complexity of the procedure.
Implants
US$500 ~ US$901
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» Requires 1 visits
USD500 (same day implants) and USD900 (two stage)
Veneers
Price on Request
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There's no reason to put up with gaps in your teeth or with teeth that are stained, badly shaped or crooked. Today a veneer placed on top of your teeth can correct nature's mistake or the results of an injury and help you have a beautiful smile.
Veneers are thin, custom-made shells crafted of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front side of teeth. They're made by a dental technician, usually in a dental lab, working from a model provided by your dentist.
You should know that this is usually an irreversible process, because it's necessary to remove a small amount of enamel from your teeth to accommodate the shell.
We can recommend that you avoid some foods and beverages that may stain or discolor your veneers such as coffee, tea or red wine. Sometimes a veneer might chip or fracture. But for many people the results are more than worth it.
Whitening
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Everybody loves a bright white smile, and there are a variety of products and procedures available to help you improve the look of yours.
Tooth bleaching, also known as tooth whitening, is a common procedure in general dentistry but most especially in the field of cosmetic dentistry. Many people consider white teeth to be an attractive feature of a smile.
A child's deciduous teeth are generally whiter than the adult teeth that follow. As a person ages the adult teeth often increase in value--that is to say, they become darker. This darkening is due to changes in the mineral structure of the tooth, as the enamel becomes less porous. Teeth can also become stained by bacterial pigments, foodstuffs and tobacco.
Many people are satisfied with the sparkle they get from brushing twice daily with a fluoride-containing toothpaste, cleaning between their teeth once a day and the regular cleanings at your dentist’s office.
If you decide you would like to go beyond this to make your smile look brighter, you should investigate all of your options.
Mr Dr Mario Bonilla Robert. D.D.S.
Description
Chief of Cosmetic Dentistry Unit. Dr. Mario Bonilla is one of the founders of the New Smile Dental Group in Costa Rica, which was started in 1996. Dr. Bonilla is accredited by the American Dental Association. He is experienced in all aspects of cosmetic dentistry. Dr Bonilla is a pioneer in Valplast technique and same day implants in Latin America, which he recommends to many clients as the perfect solution. He graduated from Paulista University School of Dentistry in Brazil. During that time, he was also consul for Costa Rica in Brazil. He speaks fluent English, Spanish and Portuguese. Dr. Bonilla has appeared on numerous TV programs, magazine and newspaper articles as one of the leaders in the medical tourism movement in Costa Rica. Eleven years after starting the dental practice, New Smile Dental Group is one of the fastest growing dental tourism practices, a leader in aesthetic dentistry and one day implant technology in Costa Rica attracting patients from around the world.
» Gender: male
Ms Dra. Erika Méndez, D.D.S.
Description
Dr. Erika Mendez is an experienced member of the New Smile Dental Group. She graduated from the University of Costa Rica School of Dentistry . Her degree is in general dentistry with professional expertise in all cosmetic dentistry procedures. Like all of the other New Smile Dental Group dentists she is also multilingual and speaks English, Spanish and rounds out the staff's language skills with the addition of being fluent in German.
» Gender: female
» Country Of Birth: Costa Rica
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Treatments:
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» Root Canal
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» Gum surgery
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» Caps
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» Total
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17000
Treatments time:
6 Visits over 16 Days. 6 Hours total treatment time.
Who treated you:
» Mario Bonilla
Where did you stay:
» Air, San Jose, Costa Rica
How did you travel
» Best Western Irazu
Were you pleased with the treatment?
I believe they tried to do their best. My husband and I were talked into doing different work than we went there for and I'm not sure we should have done it. I think my teeth (under the caps) are still in pretty bad shape and may fall out. My bite is not right and I still have pain when chewing. We were told that we could come back if there were problems and I hope this is true although I'm not sure that the problems can be fixed at this point.
Would you recommend the clinic?
I would recommend them with reservations. We couldn't have been treated any better. They were very, very nice, provided us with transportation, and their prices seemed really great. The dentist spoke perfect English as did many of the staff.
Would you return for further treatment?
Yes, we are planning on a return visit to try to correct some of our problems. It's hard to tell yet if it was a good idea in the long run. After all, who knows how satisfied we would have been by going to a dentist here in the states and spending 10 times more?
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