The team covers implants and full-arch solutions, including All-on-4/6, crowns and veneers, root canals, periodontal care, orthodontics with aligners and braces, and comprehensive oral rehabilitation, with clear, bilingual communication and step-by-step planning.

Why Patients Choose Dental Costa Rica

• Multispecialty care under one roof: Oral and maxillofacial surgery, prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, and general dentistry coordinate complex cases efficiently.
• Reputation and reviews: Consistent, high patient satisfaction with a 5.00/5 score from 28+ reviews.
• Traveler-friendly location: Central San José, about 30 minutes from SJO in normal traffic, with easy rideshare access and walkable surroundings near La Sabana.
• Broad treatment range: From single implants to full-arch bridges, plus metal-free veneers, crowns, cleanings, whitening, and TMJ care.
• Aesthetic surgery available: Optional face and neck procedures, such as rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty, coordinated separately from dentistry.

Popular Treatments

Dental Implants & Full-Arch

All-on-4/5/6, sinus lift, bone grafting, implant crowns and bridges, implant-supported overdentures, and full-arch porcelain bridges.

Crowns & Veneers
 

Porcelain, ceramic, and zirconia options, plus inlays and onlays.

Endodontics

Root canal therapy for any tooth, with post, core, and crown plans.

Periodontics

Deep cleanings, also called scaling and root planing, gum grafts, and periodontal maintenance.

Orthodontics

Braces and aligners with retainers after treatment.

General & Cosmetic Dentistry

Fillings, extractions, in-office and take-home whitening, and night guards.

Diagnostics

Consultations, panoramic X-rays, and CT/3D imaging as indicated.

Clinical Team Snapshot

• Dr. Juan José Hernández Herrera, DDS, MS — Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon; Implantology continuing education at Harvard; additional facial cosmetic surgery training at LSU.
• Dr. Ester Ugalde, DDS, MS — Prosthodontist; Dental Tourism Accreditation; Honorary Academic Mention from ULACIT.
• Dr. Marco Aguilar, DDS, MS — Endodontist; member of the Costa Rican Academy of Endodontics, ACE, and SELA.

Patient Experience

Expect bilingual English and Spanish coordination, written aftercare, and clear timelines. Many cosmetic cases can be completed in several days, while implant care is typically two-stage: placement, healing, and final teeth. Sending recent X-rays or CT scans before you fly helps confirm options and timing at your first appointment.

Getting There

Fly into SJO, Juan Santamaría International Airport. Rides to the La Sabana and clinic area are typically about 20–35 minutes via authorized airport taxi or Uber, depending on traffic.

Easy navigation: Your advisor will share the GPS pin. The clinic is one block from the National Stadium by La Sabana Park, with hotels and services nearby.

How to Book

Dental Departures Customer Care can organize quotes, confirm availability, and sequence appointments around your travel at no extra charge.

FAQs

1. What warranties or guarantees are available?
 

Guarantees are typically procedure-specific, often covering lab-made work such as crowns, veneers, and bridges, as well as implant components for a defined period. Coverage usually requires attending maintenance visits and following written aftercare. Before treatment begins, Dental Departures can obtain the clinic’s current written warranty for your exact plan, including what is covered, duration, how repairs or replacements work, and any exclusions, such as missed follow-ups.

2. Where is the clinic and how do I reach it?
 

Dental Costa Rica is one block from the National Stadium beside La Sabana Park in central San José. From SJO, take an authorized airport taxi or Uber. Typical travel time is about 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Dental Departures can send the exact GPS location and advise on nearby hotel zones so rides between appointments are short and predictable.

3. Which payment methods are accepted?

Clinics serving international patients commonly accept cash and major credit or debit cards. Some larger cases may allow bank transfers. Because card brands, processing fees, and any cash discounts can change, your Dental Departures advisor can confirm the exact accepted methods for your dates and note any deposit required to reserve lab work or surgical time.

4. What languages are spoken at the clinic?
 

You can expect service in English and Spanish at reception and chairside. Tell Dental Departures your preference when booking so they can pair you with an English-speaking dentist or coordinator and provide bilingual consent and aftercare documents.

5. How long do dental implants or full-arch cases take?

Most patients follow a two-stage plan. Stage 1, implant placement and any grafting or sinus lift, typically fits into 3–7 days with a short review. Stage 2, the abutment and final teeth, occurs after healing, also called osseointegration. Timelines extend if additional grafting is required. Dental Departures can align visits with your travel window and discuss temporary or provisional teeth during healing.

6. Do you also offer facial esthetic procedures?

Yes. The clinic’s esthetics department can coordinate face and neck procedures such as rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, and brow lift. These are planned separately from dental treatment, with appropriate surgical consults, pre-op instructions, and recovery guidance.

7. Can I get same-day diagnostics and a plan?
 

Often, yes. With advance notice, the team can arrange X-rays, CT imaging, and a consultation the same day so you can review options, treatment sequence, and a quote in one visit. Sharing recent images and medical or dental histories ahead of time helps shorten your appointment and keeps planning precise.