About Dental Costa Rica

Located in one of the most exclusive areas in San Jose, Dental Costa Rica has been dedicated to providing oral and dental health services to both local and international patients from North America for the past decade.

The clinic’s promise is to stand apart from other competitors in the Costa Rican capital by providing genuine quality, effective management and personalized attention to each of their patients, creating new, healthier smiles and thus helping them achieve a better overall quality of life.


As well as dental care, the clinic’s esthetics department also offers a number of face and neck surgeries, such as rhinoplasty (“nose job”) and blepharoplasty (eyelid work).


Dental Costa Rica works with an experienced team of experts who utilize some of the latest technology for effective diagnosis and evaluations, as well as the design and production of various prosthetic devices to restore smile function and esthetics. The warm, friendly environment has been created to help patients coming from far and wide feel at home here in Costa Rica.


The clinic is specialized and focused on complete dental rehabilitations, which includes full-arch restorations on multiple implants (such as All-on-4), as well as smile makeovers with the application of high-quality, durable crowns or veneers–depending on the esthetic goals of each patient.


With both national and international recognitions, the team here works together to provide services encompassing odontology, general dentistry, orthodontics, prosthodontics, periodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, implantology, endodontics and temporomandibular joint treatment.


Dentists at Dental Costa Rica


Bringing with them international experience–notably with head dental surgeon Dr. Herrera having studied at Havard–the fully board-registered team at Dental Costa Rica includes (but is not limited to) the following dentists:


Dr. Juan José Hernández Herrera 


- DDS, MS, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Panamá National University, Panamá 2014

- Implantology continuing education, Harvard, Boston, Massachusetts, 2015-2016 

- Facial Cosmetic Surgery, American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, LSU, New Orleans 2020-2022


Dr. Ester Ugalde 


- DDS, MS Prosthodontics Specialist

- Prosthodontist Specialist Dental Costa Rica, Dental Tourism Accreditation

- Honorary Academic Mention, Dental School, ULACIT, Costa Rica


Dr. Marco Aguilar 


- DDS, MS. Endodontics, Pontificia Javeriana University. 2008

- Member of the Costa Rican Academy of Endodontics (ACE) and Latinoamerican Association of Endodontics (SELA) 


Treatments at Dental Costa Rica

 

Dental Treatments:


- Dental implants, bone graft, sinus lift, gums graft

- All-on-4, All-on-6, full dentures 

- Metal-free veneers, crowns and bridges, fillings   

- Cleaning and whitening

- Root canal 

- Gums and periodontal disease

- Complex oral rehabilitation

- Aligners and braces

 

Esthetic Surgery:


- Face and neck lift;  other treatments

-Blepharoplasty and brow lift

- Rhinoplasty

- Lips, cheeks and double chin surgery 

- Ear surgery correction 

- Facial cosmetic surgery personalization, feminization or masculinization


Location


The clinic is located just one block from the National Stadium Of Costa Rica and surrounding La Sabana Park. The immediate neighborhood is one of the most affluent in San Jose, with the downtown area and its many attractions just a short walk or taxi ride away.


San Jose’s international airport can be reached within 30 minutes from Dental Costa Rica clinic.


How to Schedule Your Appointment


Connect with the Dental Departures Customer Care Team today and arrange your free appointment at Dental Costa Rica in San Jose.


Get in touch with one of our representatives via the toll-free number provided, as well as by email or by using our site’s online chat widget; ask for a no-obligation price quote and get started on your journey to a new, healthier smile in this stunning Central American country.


Prices and Procedures

1. Implant Procedures
ProcedurePriceDuration
All-on-Five System with fixed acrylic bridge
USD 12,650
All-on-Four System with fixed acrylic bridge
USD 11,000 USD 20,533
All-on-Six System with fixed Porcelain bridge
USD 13,800
Bone graft (large)
USD 700 USD 2,000
Bone graft (small)
USD 375 USD 1,500
Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 4 implants)
USD 12,350 USD 24,000
Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 6 implants)
USD 14,800 USD 28,000
Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 8 implants)
USD 16,850 USD 32,000
Sinus lifting
USD 1,900 USD 4,000
Standard Implant Crown (including abutment)
USD 900 USD 3,850
Standard Titanium Dental Implant (implant only)
USD 900 USD 2,200
Titanium Dental Implant (including abutment and standard crown)
USD 1,700 USD 3,900
2. Crowns/Veneers
ProcedurePriceDuration
Full Porcelain/Ceramic Crown
USD 500 USD 1,050
5 days
Porcelain Veneer
USD 500 USD 1,486
5 days
Zirconia Crown
USD 600 USD 1,600
5 days
Zirconia Veneer
USD 600 USD 1,400
5 days
3. Dentures
ProcedurePriceDuration
Full Denture, Acrylic Teeth (upper or lower)
USD 1,000 USD 1,800
5 days
4. Root Canal Treatment
ProcedurePriceDuration
Post/Core Build-up
USD 190 USD 400
Root canal (any tooth)
USD 400 USD 1,188
1 day
Root Canal Treatment (including post/core & porcelain crown)
USD 1,190 USD 10,440
5. Cleaning, Whitening, Fillings & Extractions
ProcedurePriceDuration
Composite Filling (1 surface)
USD 80 USD 130
1 day
Composite Filling (2 surface)
USD 100 USD 150
1 day
Composite Filling (3 surface)
USD 120 USD 170
1 day
Deep Cleaning, Scaling & Root Planing (per quadrant)
USD 200 USD 200
1 day
Extraction (simple)
USD 80 USD 175
1 day
Extraction (surgical or impacted)
USD 200 USD 563
1 day
Inlay/Onlay
USD 425 USD 900
5 days
Laser Teeth Whitening
USD 350 USD 496
1 day
Regular Teeth Cleaning
USD 80 USD 127
1 day
Teeth Whitening, take home kit
USD 215 USD 275
1 day
6. Diagnostics
ProcedurePriceDuration
CT Scan/3D X-ray
USD 125 - USD 190 USD 500
1 day
Panoramic X-Rays
USD 65 USD 140
1 day
7. Other Procedures
ProcedurePriceDuration
IV Sedation (by anesthesiologist)
USD 700 USD 2,500
Night guard (hard plastic)
USD 175 USD 750
1 day
Night guard (soft plastic)
USD 175 USD 600
1 day
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★ 5.00 .28 reviews

Marije

September 2022

Very good dentist; quick, professional service and English speaking. Their service was very friendly and kind. A recommendation for every tourist with dental problems in Costa Rica.

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Joshua

June 2022

Good service went well above expectations in service I am an American and would for sure come back

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Tiffany

May 2022

Extremely recommended, I performed a tail surgery, Dr. Juan José is very attentive. I can assure you that I did not feel any pain, and the discomfort after the surgery has been minimal. I will definitely do the surgeries I'm missing

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Juan Jose

May 2022

Dental Costa Rica has a very professional Human Team, from the moment you contact them they advise you in a clear and technical way, which gives you confidence and tranquility, the service I received was very effective and with a very nice treatment, to Although my surgery was a bit complicated, Dr. Juan José and his assistant did a remarkable job where I did not suffer pain or complications. I recommend the Costa Rica Dental Center for any dental treatment, mainly orthodontics and cord extraction and surgery.

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Ken

March 2022

What a wonderful experience going to the dentist. Dra. Aguilar is the best dentist that I have used. She is very attentive and precise with her work. She makes sure you are comfortable and understands everything. The teeth cleaning was the most thorough job. She made sure all was cleaned and nothing missed. I am from the USA and will definitely come to Dra. Aguilar for all my work. Thank you Dra. Aguilar for taking good care of me.

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Marije

September 2022

Very good dentist; quick, professional service and English speaking. Their service was very friendly and kind. A recommendation for every tourist with dental problems in Costa Rica.

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Joshua

June 2022

Good service went well above expectations in service I am an American and would for sure come back

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Tiffany

May 2022

Extremely recommended, I performed a tail surgery, Dr. Juan José is very attentive. I can assure you that I did not feel any pain, and the discomfort after the surgery has been minimal. I will definitely do the surgeries I'm missing

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Juan Jose

May 2022

Dental Costa Rica has a very professional Human Team, from the moment you contact them they advise you in a clear and technical way, which gives you confidence and tranquility, the service I received was very effective and with a very nice treatment, to Although my surgery was a bit complicated, Dr. Juan José and his assistant did a remarkable job where I did not suffer pain or complications. I recommend the Costa Rica Dental Center for any dental treatment, mainly orthodontics and cord extraction and surgery.

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Ken

March 2022

What a wonderful experience going to the dentist. Dra. Aguilar is the best dentist that I have used. She is very attentive and precise with her work. She makes sure you are comfortable and understands everything. The teeth cleaning was the most thorough job. She made sure all was cleaned and nothing missed. I am from the USA and will definitely come to Dra. Aguilar for all my work. Thank you Dra. Aguilar for taking good care of me.

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Doctors

Juan José Hernández
Juan José Hernández
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18Years of Practice
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language iconLanguage Spoken:
  • English
  • Spanish
education iconEducation:
  • General Dentistry
  • Internship Periodontal specialist
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Specialist
  • Implantology continuum education fellow course
Silvia María Rivera Picado
Silvia María Rivera Picado
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11Years of Practice
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language iconLanguage Spoken:
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  • Spanish
education iconEducation:
  • Bachelor Degree in Dentistry
  • Specialty degree in Periodontics
Ester Ugalde
Ester Ugalde
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19Years of Practice
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language iconLanguage Spoken:
  • English
  • Spanish
association iconAssociations:
  • Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)
  • Member of the American Dental Association (ADA)
  • Member of the American Prosthodontic Society (ASP)
  • Member of College of Dental Surgeons of Costa Rica
education iconEducation:
  • Doctor in Dental Science
  • Humanistic Studies
  • Diplomate in Prosthodontics
  • Master of Science in Prosthodontics

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