Costa Rica Dental Clinic & Lab.

Costa Rica Dental Clinic & Lab is a dental tourism specialist located in Belén, Heredia, Costa Rica, just 5 miles from Juan Santamaría International Airport. With over 30 years of continuous operation and more than 200,000 patients served, the clinic has established itself as one of the region's leading destinations for international patients seeking high-quality dental care at a fraction of North American prices. The clinic is particularly recognized for its All-on-6 full-arch implant protocol and comprehensive full-mouth rehabilitation, combining clinical precision with an in-house 3D dental laboratory under one roof.

Why Choose Costa Rica Dental Clinic & Lab

Three features distinguish this clinic from the wider Costa Rica dental tourism market. First, the on-site 3D dental laboratory powered by Exocad CAD/CAM software and advanced 3D printing technology allows restorations to be designed, fabricated, and adjusted without relying on external labs, reducing turnaround time and ensuring consistent quality. The lab is led by Francisco Gallardo Monge, a technician with over 30 years of experience trained at the University of Maryland who has personally crafted more than 15,000 crowns, 8,000 veneers, and 5,000 implant-supported bridges. Second, the clinic operates on a boutique care model: patient volume is deliberately limited to ensure one-on-one attention from the clinical team throughout each visit. Third, the international coordination infrastructure is among the most developed in the market, with a dedicated bilingual coordinator, complimentary airport transfers, and a full-time English-speaking patient driver available for hotel pickups, clinic appointments, and optional day tours of Costa Rica.

Treatments and Specialties

The clinic's primary specialty is All-on-6 dental implants, a full-arch restoration system that uses six strategically placed implants to support a complete fixed bridge, providing superior stability compared to four-implant systems. The procedure is supported end-to-end by the in-house lab, allowing the clinical and prosthetic teams to collaborate directly on each case. Additional treatments include single dental implants, full-mouth restoration combining multiple procedures for comprehensive rehabilitation, zirconia and porcelain crowns, porcelain veneers, fixed dental bridges, root canal therapy, Zoom teeth whitening, composite fillings, and inlays and onlays. The clinic routinely treats patients from the United States seeking to combine necessary dental work with a Costa Rica travel experience.

Clinical Team and Credentials

The lead implantologist is Dr. César Mora Salas, DDS, who holds degrees from the Universidad de Costa Rica and Universidad Veritas and earned his Diplomate in Oral Implantology from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). Dr. Mora completed advanced implant prosthetics training at the University of Miami and has placed more than 2,000 dental implants across 15+ years of clinical practice, specializing in bone grafting, sinus lifts, and immediate load protocols. General and cosmetic dentistry is handled by Dr. Rigoberto Cubillo Monge, DDS (Universidad Latina de Costa Rica), who has performed more than 10,000 procedures over 15 years. Endodontic cases are managed by Dr. Andrea Gonzalez Delgado, DDS, a specialist who trained at Universidad Latina de Costa Rica with over 3,500 root canal treatments completed. International operations are coordinated by Geovanna Acosta Brenes, who brings 25 years of experience including 15 years based in the United States.

Facilities and Technology

The clinic occupies a modern, purpose-built space within Centro Comercial La Ribera. The in-house laboratory uses Exocad digital design software, CAD/CAM milling, and 3D printing for same-visit adjustments and rapid fabrication of zirconia crowns, veneers, and implant prosthetics. Reviewers consistently note the clinic's sanitary standards and state-of-the-art equipment. The plaza setting provides companions with access to restaurants, cafés, and shops during appointments.

International Patient Services

The entire clinical and administrative team communicates fluently in English and Spanish. International coordinator Geovanna Acosta Brenes manages pre-arrival planning including treatment timelines, pricing transparency, and accommodation recommendations. Complimentary airport-to-clinic transportation is provided for all international patients. A dedicated patient driver handles hotel pickups, clinic transfers, and optional tours to Costa Rica's national parks, beaches, and volcanoes for patients and accompanying companions. The clinic regularly participates in patient outreach events in Florida to meet prospective patients in person before their trip.

Location and Access

Costa Rica Dental Clinic & Lab is located at Centro Comercial La Ribera, Belén, Heredia, Costa Rica. The clinic is 5 miles from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), 9 miles from Downtown San José, and 53 miles from Jacó Beach, making it one of the most conveniently positioned dental clinics in the country for arriving international patients. Complimentary transportation from the airport is included for all dental tourism patients.