Patients
Reviews of Dental Tourism Colombia (Cartagena, Dr. Julio Oliver).
Cartagena De Indias, Colombia. 240 aggregated from Google. Screened for duplication and printed as written. They are not visit-verified.
SmileJet AI analysis
What these reviews add up to.
7.9 out of 10
Overall score
Established Cartagena dental tourism clinic led by Dr Julio Oliver with University Veracruzana implantology credentials, 28-plus years experience, and transparent USD pricing menu. Premium implant brands Biohorizons, Zimmer Biomet, Straumann are confirmed in use, and the airport pickup, hotel check-in, and English staff make this operationally well-fit for SmileJet's overseas-savings audience.
Authenticity
8/10Baseline 9: real Cartagena dental tourism clinic, Dr Julio Oliver with University Veracruzana credentials and 28-plus years, 240 reviews avg 5.0 with US-patient testimonials. -1 light review pattern (0 verified, all 5-star skewed). Final 8.
Treatment quality
8/10Baseline 9: Biohorizons, Zimmer Biomet, Straumann implants confirmed, oral rehab Masters, endodontics specialty, 3D X-ray. -1 light review-pattern halo. Final 8.
Cleanliness
7/10Baseline 7: established Cartagena facility, no JCI/ISO certificate published. Final 7.
Team
7/10Baseline 8: Dr Julio Oliver named with University Veracruzana implantology credential, oral rehab Masters, biochemistry Masters, 28-plus years. -1 broader team roster not deeply detailed. Final 7.
Price value
9/10Baseline 9: comprehensive USD pricing menu published (veneers 250-8000, implants 850-8500, root canals 210-880), Colombia is a SmileJet-aligned savings tier. Final 9.
Tourist suitability
8/10Baseline 9: airport pickup 20-30 min from CTG, hotel check-in transfer, English-speaking staff, dedicated dental-tourism clinic positioning, Bocagrande tourist district location. -1 only qualifying patients get airport transfer. Final 8.
What comes up well
- Dr Julio Oliver University Veracruzana implantology, 28-plus years
- Biohorizons, Zimmer Biomet, Straumann implants confirmed in use
- Comprehensive USD pricing menu published with veneers, implants, root canals
- Airport pickup 20-30 min from CTG with hotel and appointment transfers
Points to weigh
- Reviews lack verification badges (0/50 verified) and skew uniformly 5-star - light pattern
- Broader team roster beyond Dr Oliver not deeply detailed on website
- No JCI/ISO accreditation certificates published
This analysis is written by AI from the reviews below and the public sources it could find. It is a reading of what patients reported, not a clinical endorsement and not medical advice. How clinics are listed and screened is set out in our trust and safety policy.
The evidence
What patients actually wrote.
out of 5, from 240 reviews
My experience at Dr. Oliver’s office was EXCEPTIONAL! I felt so comfortable and at ease and usually I am terrified of the dentist. I was able to get a cleaning done and a consultation for veneers and my self esteem is so much higher prior …
Reply from the clinic
Thank you so much Crystal! We're glad you were happy with our work. We look forward to seeing you again in Cartagena for your veneers. Have a wonderful Holiday Season!
I had a great experience with Dr. Oliver and his staff. Everything was well thought out in advance as far as doing my x-rays impressions and replacing my crowns. The work the doctor did is superior in quality. I am very happy I found Dr. …
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Thank you so much for your kind words William, especially about recommending your friends to come visit us in Cartagena, Colombia for their dental care. We're happy you like your new crown. All the best!
Hand Down Dr. Oliver is The Greatest and very Cost efficient. He has transformed a problem that has plagued my life for the past 20 years. I can't Thank him and his Staff enough. He very Professional and Trustworthy! His hands and talents are Truely a Blessing from God!🖤🇨🇴🖤🇨🇴 …
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It was an honor serving you William! Thank you for coming to Cartagena, Colombia for your dental work. And thank you for uploading some photos of you and Dr. Julio Oliver. They are great photos!
My teeth are really really god and they treated me like a king l!
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Thank you so much Ramil! You were a joy to work with, what an incredible attitude and energy. Glad to know you enjoyed your time in Cartagena, Colombia. Thank you for recommending us for dental work.
Dr. Julio is simply the best dentist ever!!! Everything about my experience and treatment was fast & amazing. He is super gentle too. From the people to my stay and all of his drivers, Carlos, Luis, lovely ladies that assist him. I cannot …
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Thank you Mirela! Glad your dental experience was excellent. It was a pleasure serving you in Cartagena! We can't wait for your return to Colombia. Love your new smile!
I was really excited for my visit to Dr. Julio Oliver as even with paying for Invisalign, I still wasn’t happy with my smile. I sent pictures of my smile 3 months ahead of time and was able to arrange everything over the phone for my visit …
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Thank you so much Lizett! Your new porcelain veneers look amazing! You have a beautiful smile. We were so happy to help your husband with teeth whitening as well. Glad you two enjoyed beautiful Cartagena, Colombia. We're honored to be your dentist here. We appreciate your spreading the good dental word!
My experience with Dr. Julio Oliver was great. If you need work done I strongly suggest Dental Tourism Colombia. I’m am so glad I chose them. 🙏🏾🇨🇴😁 …
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Thank you for coming all the way to beautiful Cartagena, Colombia for your dental work, Jamaine! Dr. Julio Oliver loved being your dentist.
I had a great experience dealing with Dr. Julio Oliver and his team in the Cartagena, Colombia office. I pretty much got all my teeth worked on, from placing crowns and veneers to tooth extraction. Dr. Julio was straight forward with what …
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Thank you so much Abdulla! It was a pleasure doing your dental work. We're so glad you enjoyed Cartagena, Colombia, and more importantly your new smile thanks to the porcelain veneers and porcelain crowns. Dr. Julio Oliver was happy to be your dentist. Enjoy!
My experience was awesome! Dr. Julio Oliver was very caring, patient, and professional. He listened to what I wanted and advised me on what I needed. I felt very safe with the travel arrangements as well. I’ve already recommended Dr. Oliver to many of my friends, hopefully they book soon!
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Hello Irene, thank you so much for your wonderful comments! We really enjoyed having you here in beautiful, Cartagena!
Dr. Julio was amazing! He did amazing, unimaginable work on my teeth and literally made me cry when I saw my new smile. I have referred my family and friends that loved the results! He was patient, caring and made sure I didn’t feel any …
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Thank you so much Juana! It was our great pleasure to have you here. We look forward to your next trip. So glad you're happy with the dental work you got done with us in beautiful Cartagena, Colombia.
We are extremely pleased with Dr Julio Oliver work and overall experience. He is very knowledgeable, top of the line materials has a light touch and does quality work. In addition the process and office support was very easy, we sent …
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Thank you Sophia! Especially that comment about transparency and honesty. Before dental work can even begin, this is the foundation we set as a business. We truly do our best. So glad you enjoyed beautiful Cartagena as well.
If one has any doubts about Dental Tourism in Cartagena please put them aside! I can only say that the professionalism, quality and value added service provided by Dr Oliver and his staff exceeded my expectations. Best recommendation I can …
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Thank you, David! We so appreciate your comments - they really made our day!
I would like my review to serve as a guide for anyone doing research, or searching for a dentist, or in my case someone interested in veneers. So, the obvious is yes, you will save thousands of dollars, but in the united states there's a …
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Wow, Joel! Thank you so much! It was our great pleasure and we very much enjoyed having you!
Where do I began.. Let’s start with my trip to Columbia. Nervous?? not at all. From the moment i landed at the airport, I felt right at home. I enjoyed every minute of my stay. The best part outside of receiving my dental work had to be my …
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Thank you, CJ. It was really great having you in Cartagena. Keep smiling!
From start to finish Dr. Julio Oliver & his team made this whole experience much more comfortable. My situation, was a dental bill I didn’t expect of nearly $10,000 US due to needing two root canals and other minor work, and insurance …
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Ryan those are amazing words, thank you so much for them. It is fuel for the whole team. Thank you for also offering to speak with any patients. We're happy to serve!
I am from Ottawa Canada. I needed two crowns and roots canals. The dentist was very professional and the office was very clean and well equipped. There was no difference between Dr Oliver and our dentist in Canada. After talking to him we …
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Thank you Clara! Your words mean a lot to us. We do our best to serve!
An exceptional dentist with breathtaking compassion, a very good listener
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Thanks James!
Dr. Oliver is the best I cannot be happier with the work he did. I went there skeptical from Miami to Colombia but when I got there from the airport pick up by Juan the driver very nice and professional young man in general everyone was …
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Thank you! Loved to meet you Sunshinely! Your smile is amazing. Can't wait to see you again in beautiful Cartagena.
After needing a root canal acutely while visiting Cartagena, I was advised to visit Dr Julio Oliver by our airbnb host. I was helped as quickly as possible and feel that the care I received was very professional, kind and efficient. The …
Reply from the clinic
Thank you Siska! Glad we were able to help quickly and make sure your vacation and holiday was pain free. Enjoy the rest of your time in Cartagena.
I decided on my recent visit to Cartagena to get a cleaning and exam. I did much research before leaving the states and made an appointment with Dr. Oliver. The process could not have been easier or more professional. The usual concerns …
Reply from the clinic
We were happy to have you Mike! Thank you for saying those kind things. Come back soon.
Excellent service and great dental care. I came to get a root canal and crown done. I had a week to get everything taken care of. I was picked up from the airport by Carlos who is super friendly and has great recommendations. Then we went …
Reply from the clinic
Thank you for your kind words Ania! It was a pleasure serving you. Come back soon!
Made an emergency visit while I was visiting Cartagena. Dr. Oliver saw me on very short notice and did excellent work. I found him and his staff to be courteous and professional. Thanks to them I was able to fly back home the day after. I would recommend his clinic to anyone in need of dental work.
Reply from the clinic
Thank you for your kind words Bas! We were happy to help, especially under short notice. Have a great day.
Incredible experience with Dr Oliver. I stupidly tried biting open a creamer packet for coffee on our flight into Cartagena and my veneer popped off. Luckily it stayed in one piece. I used google to find this dental office, they made …
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It was a pleasure to help you with your porcelain veneer Zachary! Enjoy Cartagena!
Great Experience and Carlos and his team were welcoming and did a great job. I had 8 veneers and 3 crowns fitted and all of the work was done within 6 days and I was extremely happy with the results (see attached)
Reply from the clinic
Thank you! So glad you're enjoying the porcelain crowns and porcelain veneers you got in Cartagena, Colombia. You look great Stephen!
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