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 17,754 - SGD 20,290 | |
| All-on-Six System with fixed acrylic bridge | SGD 19,022 - SGD 21,558 SGD 38,044 | |
| All-on-Six System with fixed Porcelain bridge | SGD 20,290 - SGD 22,827 | |
| Bone graft (large) | SGD 1,268 - SGD 1,522 SGD 2,536 | |
| Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 2 implants) | SGD 5,707 - SGD 6,975 SGD 8,750 | |
| Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 4 implants) | SGD 8,243 - SGD 9,511 SGD 15,598 | |
| Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 6 implants) | SGD 9,511 - SGD 10,779 SGD 22,446 | |
| Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 8 implants) | SGD 10,779 - SGD 12,047 SGD 29,167 | |
| Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 4 implants) | SGD 17,120 - SGD 19,022 SGD 30,435 | |
| Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 6 implants) | SGD 22,193 - SGD 24,095 SGD 35,508 | |
| Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 8 implants) | SGD 28,533 - SGD 31,704 SGD 40,581 | |
| Mini Implant | SGD 761 - SGD 888 SGD 1,395 | |
| Porcelain metal Crown on implant (including abutment) | SGD 1,141 - SGD 1,268 | |
| Sinus lifting | SGD 2,536 - SGD 5,073 SGD 5,073 | |
| Snap on Denture supported over 4 implants | SGD 17,120 - SGD 19,022 | |
| Snap on Denture supported over 6 Implants | SGD 22,193 - SGD 24,095 | |
| Standard Implant Crown (including abutment) | SGD 1,268 - SGD 1,395 SGD 4,882 | |
| Standard Titanium Dental Implant (implant only) | SGD 1,268 - SGD 1,522 SGD 2,790 |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Composite Veneer (direct bonding) | SGD 159 - SGD 190 SGD 317 | 1 - 2 days |
| Full Porcelain/Ceramic Crown | SGD 519 - SGD 618 SGD 1,332 | 3 - 5 days |
| Porcelain Veneer | SGD 519 - SGD 618 SGD 1,884 | 3 - 5 days |
| Temporary Crown/Veneer | SGD 77 - SGD 89 SGD 190 | 1 day |
| Zirconia Crown | SGD 519 - SGD 618 SGD 2,029 | 3 - 5 days |
| Zirconia Veneer | SGD 519 - SGD 618 SGD 1,775 | 3 - 5 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Full Denture Metal (upper or lower) | SGD 502 - SGD 543 | 3 - 5 days |
| Full Denture, Acrylic Teeth (upper or lower) | SGD 396 - SGD 406 SGD 2,283 | 3 - 5 days |
| Full Denture, Immediate or Healing (upper or lower) | SGD 238 - SGD 254 SGD 1,902 | 3 - 5 days |
| Full Denture, Porcelain Teeth (upper or lower) | SGD 1,268 - SGD 1,775 SGD 2,790 | 5 days |
| Partial Denture, Acrylic Frame | SGD 824 - SGD 926 SGD 1,522 | 3 - 5 days |
| Partial Denture, Flexible Frame | SGD 824 - SGD 926 SGD 1,775 | 3 - 5 days |
| Temporary Partial or Flipper | SGD 380 - SGD 507 SGD 571 | 1 day |
| Temporary Partial or Flipper (Clinic Lab) | SGD 380 - SGD 507 | |
| Temporary Partial or Flipper (Outside Lab) | SGD 238 - SGD 254 | 3 - 5 days |
| Temporary plate | SGD 238 - SGD 254 | 3 - 5 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Post/Core Build-up | SGD 152 - SGD 190 SGD 507 | 1 day |
| Root canal (molar) | SGD 634 - SGD 761 SGD 1,712 | 1 day |
| Root canal (anterior tooth) | SGD 634 - SGD 761 SGD 1,015 | 1 day |
| Root canal (any tooth) | SGD 634 - SGD 761 SGD 1,506 | 1 day |
| Root canal (premolar) | SGD 634 - SGD 761 SGD 1,458 | 1 day |
| Root Canal Treatment (including post/core & standard crown) | SGD 1,141 - SGD 1,268 SGD 2,790 | 3 - 5 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Composite Filling | SGD 75 - SGD 139 SGD 256 | 1 day |
| Deep Cleaning, Scaling & Root Planing (per quadrant) | SGD 317 - SGD 571 SGD 254 | 1 day |
| Extraction (simple) | SGD 127 - SGD 190 SGD 222 | 1 day |
| Extraction (surgical or impacted) | SGD 317 - SGD 355 SGD 713 | 1 day |
| Extraction (wisdom tooth) | SGD 355 - SGD 406 | 1 day |
| Inlay/Onlay | SGD 469 - SGD 495 SGD 1,141 | 1 day |
| Laser Teeth Whitening | SGD 317 - SGD 571 SGD 629 | 1 day |
| Regular Teeth Cleaning | SGD 254 - SGD 380 SGD 161 | 1 day |
| Teeth Whitening | SGD 254 - SGD 507 | 1 day |
| Teeth Whitening, take home kit | SGD 254 - SGD 380 SGD 349 | 1 - 2 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT Scan/3D X-ray | SGD 101 - SGD 127 SGD 634 | 1 day |
| Panoramic X-Rays | SGD 38 - SGD 51 SGD 178 | 1 day |
| Single X-Ray (bitewing or periapical) | SGD 27 - SGD 38 SGD 44 | 1 day |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amalgam Filling | SGD 66 - SGD 70 | 1 day |
| Extraction ( Primary tooth) | SGD 89 - SGD 101 | 1 day |
| Frenectomy | SGD 444 - SGD 571 | 1 day |
| Gingivectomy | SGD 761 - SGD 888 | 1 day |
| Gingivoplasty | SGD 761 - SGD 1,141 | 1 day |
| Night guard (hard plastic) | SGD 254 - SGD 317 SGD 951 | 3 - 5 days |
| Night guard (soft plastic) | SGD 254 - SGD 317 SGD 761 | 3 - 5 days |
| Preventive resin restoration (P.R.R.) | SGD 66 - SGD 70 | 1 day |
| Prophylaxis | SGD 89 - SGD 101 | 1 day |
| Pulpotomy / Pulpectomy | SGD 254 - SGD 380 | 1 day |
Reconstructive SurgeryAdditional NotesProcedure can be done 3-5 hours. Recovery is 7 days. | SGD 1,522 - SGD 1,902 | |
| Resin Composite Filling ( Primary tooth) | SGD 76 - SGD 89 | 1 day |
| Sealant | SGD 51 - SGD 63 | 1 day |
| Space maintainer | SGD 254 - SGD 317 | 1 day |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Retainers | SGD 190 - SGD 254 |
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 | - |