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, and he completed 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 San Jose can be reached within approximately 20 minutes from the clinic in Alajuela.
How to Schedule Your Appointment
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| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| All-on-Five System with fixed acrylic bridge | SGD 18,048 - SGD 20,626 | |
| All-on-Six System with fixed acrylic bridge | SGD 19,337 - SGD 21,915 SGD 38,674 | |
| All-on-Six System with fixed Porcelain bridge | SGD 20,626 - SGD 23,204 | |
| Bone graft (large) | SGD 1,289 - SGD 1,547 SGD 2,578 | |
| Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 2 implants) | SGD 5,801 - SGD 7,090 SGD 8,895 | |
| Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 4 implants) | SGD 8,379 - SGD 9,668 SGD 15,856 | |
| Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 6 implants) | SGD 9,668 - SGD 10,958 SGD 22,818 | |
| Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 8 implants) | SGD 10,958 - SGD 12,247 SGD 29,650 | |
| Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 4 implants) | SGD 17,403 - SGD 19,337 SGD 30,939 | |
| Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 6 implants) | SGD 22,560 - SGD 24,493 SGD 36,096 | |
| Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 8 implants) | SGD 29,005 - SGD 32,228 SGD 41,252 | |
| Mini Implant | SGD 773 - SGD 902 SGD 1,418 | |
| Porcelain metal Crown on implant (including abutment) | SGD 1,160 - SGD 1,289 | |
| Sinus lifting | SGD 2,578 - SGD 5,157 SGD 5,157 | |
| Snap on Denture supported over 4 implants | SGD 17,403 - SGD 19,337 | |
| Snap on Denture supported over 6 Implants | SGD 22,560 - SGD 24,493 | |
| Standard Implant Crown (including abutment) | SGD 1,289 - SGD 1,418 SGD 4,963 | |
| Standard Titanium Dental Implant (implant only) | SGD 1,289 - SGD 1,547 SGD 2,836 |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Composite Veneer (direct bonding) | SGD 161 - SGD 193 SGD 322 | 1 - 2 days |
| Full Porcelain/Ceramic Crown | SGD 527 - SGD 628 SGD 1,354 | 3 - 5 days |
| Porcelain Veneer | SGD 527 - SGD 628 SGD 1,915 | 3 - 5 days |
| Temporary Crown/Veneer | SGD 79 - SGD 90 SGD 193 | 1 day |
| Zirconia Crown | SGD 527 - SGD 628 SGD 2,063 | 3 - 5 days |
| Zirconia Veneer | SGD 527 - SGD 628 SGD 1,805 | 3 - 5 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Full Denture Metal (upper or lower) | SGD 510 - SGD 552 | 3 - 5 days |
| Full Denture, Acrylic Teeth (upper or lower) | SGD 402 - SGD 413 SGD 2,320 | 3 - 5 days |
| Full Denture, Immediate or Healing (upper or lower) | SGD 242 - SGD 258 SGD 1,934 | 3 - 5 days |
| Full Denture, Porcelain Teeth (upper or lower) | SGD 1,289 - SGD 1,805 SGD 2,836 | 5 days |
| Partial Denture, Acrylic Frame | SGD 838 - SGD 941 SGD 1,547 | 3 - 5 days |
| Partial Denture, Flexible Frame | SGD 838 - SGD 941 SGD 1,805 | 3 - 5 days |
| Temporary Partial or Flipper | SGD 387 - SGD 516 SGD 580 | 1 day |
| Temporary Partial or Flipper (Clinic Lab) | SGD 387 - SGD 516 | |
| Temporary Partial or Flipper (Outside Lab) | SGD 242 - SGD 258 | 3 - 5 days |
| Temporary plate | SGD 242 - SGD 258 | 3 - 5 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Post/Core Build-up | SGD 155 - SGD 193 SGD 516 | 1 day |
| Root canal (molar) | SGD 645 - SGD 773 SGD 1,740 | 1 day |
| Root canal (anterior tooth) | SGD 645 - SGD 773 SGD 1,031 | 1 day |
| Root canal (any tooth) | SGD 645 - SGD 773 SGD 1,531 | 1 day |
| Root canal (premolar) | SGD 645 - SGD 773 SGD 1,482 | 1 day |
| Root Canal Treatment (including post/core & standard crown) | SGD 1,160 - SGD 1,289 SGD 2,836 | 3 - 5 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Composite Filling | SGD 76 - SGD 142 SGD 260 | 1 day |
| Deep Cleaning, Scaling & Root Planing (per quadrant) | SGD 322 - SGD 580 SGD 258 | 1 day |
| Extraction (simple) | SGD 129 - SGD 193 SGD 226 | 1 day |
| Extraction (surgical or impacted) | SGD 322 - SGD 361 SGD 725 | 1 day |
| Extraction (wisdom tooth) | SGD 361 - SGD 413 | 1 day |
| Inlay/Onlay | SGD 477 - SGD 503 SGD 1,160 | 1 day |
| Laser Teeth Whitening | SGD 322 - SGD 580 SGD 639 | 1 day |
| Regular Teeth Cleaning | SGD 258 - SGD 387 SGD 163 | 1 day |
| Teeth Whitening | SGD 258 - SGD 516 | 1 day |
| Teeth Whitening, take home kit | SGD 258 - SGD 387 SGD 355 | 1 - 2 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT Scan/3D X-ray | SGD 103 - SGD 129 SGD 645 | 1 day |
| Panoramic X-Rays | SGD 39 - SGD 52 SGD 180 | 1 day |
| Single X-Ray (bitewing or periapical) | SGD 27 - SGD 39 SGD 45 | 1 day |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amalgam Filling | SGD 67 - SGD 71 | 1 day |
| Extraction ( Primary tooth) | SGD 90 - SGD 103 | 1 day |
| Frenectomy | SGD 451 - SGD 580 | 1 day |
| Gingivectomy | SGD 773 - SGD 902 | 1 day |
| Gingivoplasty | SGD 773 - SGD 1,160 | 1 day |
| Night guard (hard plastic) | SGD 258 - SGD 322 SGD 967 | 3 - 5 days |
| Night guard (soft plastic) | SGD 258 - SGD 322 SGD 773 | 3 - 5 days |
| Preventive resin restoration (P.R.R.) | SGD 67 - SGD 71 | 1 day |
| Prophylaxis | SGD 90 - SGD 103 | 1 day |
| Pulpotomy / Pulpectomy | SGD 258 - SGD 387 | 1 day |
Reconstructive SurgeryAdditional NotesProcedure can be done 3-5 hours. Recovery is 7 days. | SGD 1,547 - SGD 1,934 | |
| Resin Composite Filling ( Primary tooth) | SGD 77 - SGD 90 | 1 day |
| Sealant | SGD 52 - SGD 64 | 1 day |
| Space maintainer | SGD 258 - SGD 322 | 1 day |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Retainers | SGD 193 - SGD 258 |
Excellent service, high quality professionals
Professionals of the first order. Excellent patient care and consideration. 100% recommended.
Excellent attention by the Doctors and all the staff of the clinic. Super recommended in the quality of care and work
Pleasant attention of the whole team, very professional and excellent customer service
Seper recommended, excellent location
| MONDAY | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| TUESDAY | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| WEDNESDAY | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| THURSDAY | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| FRIDAY | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| SATURDAY | 08:30 - 14:00 |
| SUNDAY | - |