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
Traveled to Colombia to get dental work done because of how expensive it was in the US. Dr Julio and his team greeted me with nothing but understanding and compassion! At the end the work came out amaze c and I’m happy to say that I no …
Reply from the clinic
Thank you so much Grace! It was wonderful serving you. Thank you for coming all the way to Cartagena for your dental work. Have a great rest of your day!
I needed a lots of dental work done so I went to my local dentist in Anchorage, Alaska and got an evaluation. The estimate was way out of my price range. I would not be able to afford to get it done. So I went online and found Dr. Julio …
Reply from the clinic
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review Vern! We appreciate you coming all the way from Alaska for dental work! Wow! It was a pleasure serving you in Cartagena.
I really enjoyed working with this dentist office. From beginning to end they have everything covered. From transportation to and from the facility to transportation to the airport on your last day. Dr allover himself is truly professional …
Reply from the clinic
Thank you for coming to Cartagena for your porcelain veneers and porcelain crowns. It was a pleasure serving you, Reginald! Your new smile in amazing.
Had to get two root canal and crown procedures down within a week and they took care of me within a very short time-frame! Dr. Oliver has a great hand and is very caring and knowledgable.
Reply from the clinic
Thank you Andres! It was a pleasure helping you with your root canal and dental crown in Cartagena. Have an excellent rest of your day!
Great experience! Highly recommend! This was our first time to Cartagena and they made us feel so taken care of. Carlos our driver was awesome! The communication from everyone was clear, professional and super helpful. Everything was …
Reply from the clinic
Thank you so much Desiree! We appreciate you coming to Cartagena for dental work. We look forward to seeing you again soon. We'll let Carlos know you thought he was awesome. Have a great weekend!
Quick and easy experience, extremely affordable with a professional and courteous staff. Loved my time here and will definitely return.
Reply from the clinic
Thank you Terrance! We look forward to seeing you again in Cartagena. It was a pleasure.
Professional. Bi-lingual communication. No confusion with multiple referrals as in USA. BCBS insurance friendly.
Reply from the clinic
Thank Terry! We appreciate your helpful review! Hope to see you in Cartagena again.
The work done by Dr. Oliver was top rated. I was very impressed with the end result of what he did with my smile. I would recommend him anytime.
Reply from the clinic
Gracias David! We appreciate your kind words and are happy with your smile as well. Thank you for coming to see us in Cartagena.
Good experience with dental cleaning and laser whitening. I did have to wait for over 1 hour past my appointment time but they are very professional, attentive and caring. The Dental Technician spoke english and was extremely competent. I …
Reply from the clinic
Thank you for that feedback Ben! Apologies again for the wait.
This is going to be a long review. I'm on a budget and needed dental implants and didn't feel like taking a second mortage out on my house to get it done in the States so I started to look for dentists overseas. I looked everywhere: …
Reply from the clinic
This could be the best review we've ever received! Thank you so much Mark! I will certainly share this with the team. We love hearing this sort of thing. We appreciate you taking the time to come all the way to Cartagena to get dental work … More
Dr. Oliver is an excellent dentist, caring and professional. I got veneers and an implant. I’m very happy with my new smile. I highly recommend Dr. Oliver.
Reply from the clinic
Thank you Victoria! We were very happy to help you with your veneers and dental implant. Your smile is amazing. See you again soon!
I'm sitting here reading the amazing reviews w/teary eyes & a happy heart! I will be traveling to Cartagena on a cruise (we will be in Port overnight). I would love to set up a 🦷Consultation with your office 🙏🏽 Thank you in advance! …
Reply from the clinic
We'd love to serve you while you're in Cartagena! You can email [email protected] or you can upload photos for a free online consultation at https://www.dentaltourismcolombia.com/free-quote. We're happy to answer all of your dental questions!
I am a tourist from the Netherlands My tooth broke of during my holiday and dr.Raquel did a great job repairing it She was very friendly and professional .Muchas gracias!
Reply from the clinic
Thank you so much Marjan! Dr. Raquel was happy to help you with your tooth. Hope you had a great rest of your holiday in Cartagena :)
Dental Tourism Colombia is definitely worth the visit! I honestly had the best dental cleaning ever done at this office. The whitening showed a big improvement with just one treatment.
Reply from the clinic
Thank you Mary! We're glad you're happy with your dental cleaning and teeth whitening. Stop by when you're in Cartagena again!
Communication was excellent. Easy to set up appointment over website. Staff were very friendly. Dr. Julio Oliver was extremely professional. The implant procedure was fast and painless.
Reply from the clinic
Thank you Raquel! It was a pleasure helping you with your dental implant in Cartagena. Glad you're happy with the dental work. Have an excellent day!
We recently traveled to Cartagena to seek Dr. Oliver’s opinion for my husband’s dental needs. We were somewhat hesitant travelers, as we had never ventured outside of the US for any type of medical care, but the cost of dental care in the …
Reply from the clinic
What a wonderful review! Thank you so much! We do our best. Glad you enjoyed your time in Colombia and were happy with the dental care you received in Cartagena.
Great experience! I was seen right at my appointment time, they did a check up and confirmed no cavities and did a through cleaning. Office was clean and sanitary practices appeared above and beyond what you would find in the US. The Dr …
Reply from the clinic
Thank you so much Chelsea! It was a pleasure serving you. We're happy to be your dentist in Cartagena. Hope to see you soon.
It was very clean, professional and the staff was friendly. They responded quickly to my needs.
Reply from the clinic
Thank you Wayne! It was a pleasure doing the dental work. We're happy to be your dentist in Cartagena. Take care!
It was a wonderful dental experience. They were very professional and willing to work with my hectic schedule. I can not say enough about this practice. I would come back, and absolutely recommend this dentist office!
Reply from the clinic
Thank you so much Jessica! It was a pleasure. Glad you're happy with the dental work. Hope you enjoyed Cartagena.
I had a appointment for teeth cleaning, received a warm welcome, got work done, satisfied with my results.
Reply from the clinic
Thank you! We appreciate you coming to see us for dental work while you were in Cartagena. Have an excellent rest of your day!
Honestly, I was a little skeptical about the whole process and was a little concern about my safety. But rest assure. They make sure you are informed about the process. The service I received was outstanding! Starting from the coordinator, …
Reply from the clinic
Thank you so much! We're thrilled that you're happy with the dental care you received while you were in Cartagena. Have an excellent day!
Excellent site, Dr. Oliver is a true profesional, my dental work is incredible, very satisfied.
Reply from the clinic
Thank you! We appreciate your kind words. Thank you for trusting us with your dental work. We love being your Cartagena dentist :)
Amazing place if you go ask for Angie ! She is amazing and fast
Reply from the clinic
Thank you so much for stopping by for some dental work. Yes, Angie's the best. We're lucky to have her in Cartagena :)
Dr. Oliver and his entire team made the entire experience fantastic. One third the cost of my dentist in the USA, and way more pleasant. If you are on the fence about going, stop, make the appointment.
Reply from the clinic
Thank you Jake! We appreciate it. We had a great time serving your dental needs in Cartagena. Have an excellent weekend.
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