Centro de Salud El Carmen

Centro de Salud El Carmen works with a number of specialized health professionals in Alajuela – just outside the Costa Rican capital of San Jose – offering international patients a wide range of general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry.

About the Clinic:

With a team of skilled and experienced dental professionals, Centro de Salud El Carmen offers a wide range of treatments and services, including preventive dentistry, restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and oral surgery for international patients visiting Costa Rica.

The clinic prioritizes patient comfort and satisfaction, providing a welcoming and friendly environment for individuals of all ages. Whether it's routine check-ups or more complex dental procedures, such as All-on-4 dental implants, Centro de Salud El Carmen aims to meet the oral health needs of their patients while maintaining a strong emphasis on professionalism and excellence in care.

Dentists:

The dental team at this clinic consists of a number of highly-qualified professionals with extensive experience in several fields.

• Dr. Carolina Ovando Chajón received her degree in Dentistry in 2002 and graduated as a Dental Surgeon from the Universidad Latina de Costa Rica in 2003. With more than 21 years of experience, she is highly experienced in delivering comprehensive patient care.

• Dr. Daniel Molina graduated as a Dental Surgeon from the Universidad Latina de Costa Rica in 2014. He also holds a specialization in Periodontology and Oral Medicine from the Universidad del Bosque in Colombia, and he joined the University of Costa Rica in 2021. 

• Dr. Karen Mora Ballestero obtained her degree in Dentistry with a focus on periodontology in 2019 and graduated as a Dental Surgeon from the University of Costa Rica in 2020.

• Dr. Carlos Ortiz earned his degree in Dentistry in 2015 and graduated as a Dental Surgeon from the University of Costa Rica in the same year. He further specialized in Endodontics, completing his studies in 2019.

Treatments:

Centro de Salud El Carmen offers a range of cosmetic procedures and dental services, including:

- Teeth whitening

- Composite fillings

- Deep cleaning, scaling & root planing 

- Extractions

- Temporary crown/veneers

- Zirconia crowns

- Zirconia veneers

- Full and partial dentures

- Single X-ray (bitewing or periapical) and panoramic X-rays

- All-on-4/6 full-arch restoration

- Zirconia crown on implant

- Orthodontics

- Frenectomy

- Gingivoplasty/gingivectomy

- Night guards

- Bone grafting

- Root canal therapy

Location:

Centro de Salud el Carmen is located in downtown Alajuela (known as “The City of Mangoes”) just 10 minutes from the airport, close to good transportation links, hotels, restaurants and amenities, for patients and loved ones who may join them.

Costa Rica’s capital of San Jose can be reached within approximately 20 minutes from the clinic in Alajuela.

How to Schedule Your Appointment

Connect with the Dental Departures Customer Care Team today and ask for a free, personalized quote for your treatment at Centro de Salud El Carmen. And with our best price guarantee pledge, international patients can look forward to savings of up to 70% in Costa Rica.