About El Carmen Salud Integral

Centro de Salud el Carmen works with a number of specialized health professionals in Alajuela – just outside the Costa Rican capital of San Jose – 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, 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


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.


Prices and Procedures

1. Implant Procedures
ProcedurePriceDuration
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
2. Crowns/Veneers
ProcedurePriceDuration
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
3. Dentures
ProcedurePriceDuration
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
4. Root Canal Treatment
ProcedurePriceDuration
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
5. Cleaning, Whitening, Fillings & Extractions
ProcedurePriceDuration
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
6. Diagnostics
ProcedurePriceDuration
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
7. Other Procedures
ProcedurePriceDuration
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 Surgery
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Additional Notes



Procedure 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
8. Orthodontics
ProcedurePriceDuration
Retainers
SGD 190 - SGD 254
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Doctors

Carolina Ovando Chajón
Carolina Ovando Chajón
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23Years of Practice
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  • Spanish
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  • Member of the College of Dental Surgeons of Costa Rica
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  • DDS
Daniel Molina Garnier
Daniel Molina Garnier
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12Years of Practice
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  • Portuguese
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  • Dental Surgeon
  • Specialist in Periodontics and Oral Medicine
  • Specialist in Periodontology
  • Specialty Recognition in Periodontics and Oral Medicine
Viviana Lamicq
Viviana Lamicq
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17Years of Practice
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  • DDS
  • Specialty Degree in Endodontics
Maria Castro
Maria Castro
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10Years of Practice
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  • Specialty in Orthodontics and Functional Orthopedics

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Operation Hours UTC-06

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
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