Patients
Reviews of Goodness Dental Costa Rica.
Escazu, Costa Rica. 259 aggregated from Google. Screened for duplication and printed as written. They are not visit-verified.
SmileJet AI analysis
What these reviews add up to.
7.5 out of 10
Overall score
Goodness Dental is a well-established multi-specialist clinic in Escazu purpose-built for North American dental tourists, with strong logistics, named specialists, and the majority of reviews being positive. However, a meaningful pattern of serious quality failures - including decay under completed crowns, improperly seated restorations, multiple failed implants, and two successful credit card dispute chargebacks - warrants caution for high-value cases.
Authenticity
7/10Baseline 8: website, named team, Maps, negative reviews survive. -1: #1 ranking from promotional Costa Rica Dental Guide/GCR, not independent. 0-verified on 259 reviews; post-negative surge flagged by patient.
Treatment quality
6/10Baseline 8: specialist-only policy, majority positive. -2: multiple serious failures - decay under crowns, improperly seated crowns, 3 lost implants, chipped tooth undisclosed; 2 credit card disputes won by patients.
Cleanliness
8/10Baseline 8: multiple reviewers explicitly praise immaculate clinic; modern commercial building (Habitat Empresarial Escazu). No negative cleanliness mentions. Final 8.
Team
7/10Baseline 8: 13 named specialists with titles (prosthodontist, oral surgeon, periodontist, endodontist). -1: specific degrees and schools not independently verifiable. Multiple doctors named in reviews. Final 7.
Price value
8/10Baseline 8: consistently praised for 50-70% vs US prices; free quotes pre-travel; no upsell complaints in reviews. Transparent pricing approach. Final 8.
Tourist suitability
9/10Baseline 9: airport pickup, partner hotels, English-speaking US coordinators, US toll-free number, shuttle service, Escazu 20 min from airport. Purpose-built for US/Canadian tourists. Final 9.
What comes up well
- 13 named specialist dentists including prosthodontists, oral surgeon, and endodontist
- Full tourist package: airport pickup, partner hotels, shuttle, English coordinators
- Escazu clinic 20 minutes from international airport
- 60-70% cost savings vs US prices consistently reported by patients
- Modern commercial building with multiple reviewers praising cleanliness
Points to weigh
- Two separate patients won credit card chargebacks for services not rendered as promised
- Multiple negative reviews cite decay under completed work, unseated crowns, 3 lost implants in 3-4 years
- Possible post-negative review surge flagged by a 1-star reviewer; 0 verified reviews across 259 total
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 259 reviews
I had a wonderful experience with Goodness Dental. The entire staff had great communication, was friendly but also very professional. I appreciated the hotel recommendations, arranging airport pickups as well as rides to all my …
Reply from the clinic
Thanks so much Patrice for your five star review. We are so pleased to know that your experience was exactly what you wanted! Please come back and see us again!
TL;DR... Yes, traveling to Costa Rica for dental work is a significant, not-even-comparable cost savings over dental work in the US. BUT you are not sacrificing quality of care, materials, workmanship, etc. It may feel high risk, but the …
Reply from the clinic
WOW...Joshua...thanks. We're so thrilled that your dental care with Goodness Dental exceeded your expectations. We'll work harder on communications. We understand how important it is. It was a sincere pleasure to care for you. We're so glad that you love your beautiful new smile!
Great service! Goodness Dental was perfect for our needs. They picked us up at the airport and drove us to the hotel. They drove us to each appointment at dental office. The dental work was top notch and we will go back for my wife’s 2nd …
Reply from the clinic
Thanks so much Roy. We’re so grateful for your kind review! It was our pleasure to care for you and your wife!
Goodness dental is a great option if you're in costa rica.
Reply from the clinic
Thank you Petty. We are grateful for your support!
The dentist chipped a tooth that they weren't even working on. She didn't acknowledge it happened or tell me about me. (The chip was on the bottom teeth and she was working on the top, so I didn't think to look at the bottom teeth before I …
Reply from the clinic
We are sorry about the chip in your tooth and that your fillings didn’t last as long as you hoped. We offer a one year warranty. It’s unfortunate that you couldn’t come back to take advantage of the warranty. We will honor our warranty if you choose to return.
I have had a great experience with the goodness dental staff. 10/10 would recommend.
Reply from the clinic
Thank you Mustaqueem. We are grateful for your business and so glad that you are thrilled with your care. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with others.
I am super upset with GOODNESS DENTAL Its 2025 and I have lost three implants, in just 3-4 yrs of my visits and o this clinic. …
Reply from the clinic
Thanks very much for this excellent review in Spanish and English! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Muchas gracias y espero que nos vemos muy pronto!
After decades of torture and disappointment from every American dentist we visited and their half hearted efforts to diagnose and repair what they had originally created, my wife and I landed in the care of Goodness Dental. We prayed and …
Reply from the clinic
Every once in awhile, we read a patient review that touches our hearts and makes us grateful for our work. Your eloquent and heart-felt review leaves us speechless. Thank you for sharing your experience and for helping others understand how … More
Please choose another clinic for your dentistry. It will save you from the headaches that I went through. …
Reply from the clinic
Peter…we wish you well. We’re glad that you found our dentistry was good…but then gave us a 1-star rating because your rude, condescending behavior wasn’t tolerated. … More
After years and years of traumatic dental office experiences with devastatingly awful work, as a Sjogren's patient I thought I was out of viable options for saving what was left of my smile and ability to chew. I had many missing teeth with …
Reply from the clinic
Cheryl, what a beautiful tribute to your dental team. We are so happy that you found us and overjoyed that you have been so touched by the kindness and compassion of our team. It has been our sincere joy to care for you. We understand how … More
Very good experience with my teeth cleaning. Scheduled a Thursday appointment on Tuesday and it was basically in and out, no more than 35 minutes in the office. Very good prices relative to the US and much better service. Fortunately haven't needed any major work done but if I do in the future, I'm coming back here.
Reply from the clinic
Thanks so much JJ. We're so glad that you had a wonderful experience at Goodness Dental. Come back and see us again!
I am completely impressed with Goodness Dental. From the time I arrived in Costa Rica the experience was first class. They are knowledgeable, competent and professional. I recommend Goodness Dental without reservation.
Reply from the clinic
Thanks so much Kristin. It makes us so happy to know that you are satisfied with your treatments and your entire experience at Goodness Dental. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experience with other patients.
I am very happy with Goodness Dental’s work and service. From the car service they provide, thanks Luis!, to their accommodating and gracious front desk staff, Alejandra and Alejandro, Goodness Dental’s goes above and beyond. And of course …
Reply from the clinic
Wow…what a wonderful, detailed review! Thank you! Our team will be thrilled to know that you are so happy.
Want an amazing dental experience with expert staff and incredible care?!! Look no further!!!! Goodness Dental is the best of the best!! You will not find a more knowledgeable, caring group of staff members!!! They are so very kind, loving, and accommodating. Go here! You will not be disappointed! I promise!
Reply from the clinic
Thanks so much Hannah. We are so grateful for your kind words. Thank you for choosing Goodness Dental. Patients like you make our work so fulfilling!
I’m very happy with the results. All the doctors and staff are professional and caring. I recommend Goodness Dental. Excellent place!!
Reply from the clinic
Thanks so much Regina. We're so pleased that you had a successful and happy experience with Goodness Dental. It's patients like you that make our job so fulfilling.
Great staff and perfect service. Very accommodating even though I have a resistance to anesthesia they were very patient with me. Cost a fraction of the price of US dental and 10 times more professional than my local dentist. Actually had to redo all the work my local dentist had done because of the shoddy work in comparison.
Reply from the clinic
Thanks very much Christopher. We are so grateful for your kind and thoughtful review. Goodness Dental is ranked among the Top 5 dental clinics in the world. Thanks for your support and for choosing Goodness Dental!
Goodness Dental does a great job in helping you all the way through the whole process. Their staff is very friendly and helpful. I got eight crowns, a root canal and had a tooth pulled all in one week. I am very happy with my crowns and planning on using them to get some implants done in the future.
Reply from the clinic
Thanks so much Chris! We’re grateful for your five star review! Your new crowns look amazing! See you back again soon for implants!
From the moment I arrive to the moment I left everybody was absolutely perfect it gave me great pleasure to know that I was in the hands of doctors instead of dental hygienist like in the states. I had six dental appointments in a day and a …
Reply from the clinic
Harry...thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful comments about your experience with Goodness Dental. It was a pleasure to have you in our clinic. We wish you many happy years with your incredible new smile!
My husband needed implants and we were quoted ridiculous amounts in Florida US and decided to do some research on the Internet and found goodness Dental in Costa Rica. Made inquiries on my email to the doctor there I sent x-rays I think got …
Reply from the clinic
Thanks so much for this wonderful review Edith. We are so grateful for your support and your business. Fair prices for exceptional dental care! We’re glad you agree!
Everyone at Goodness Dental are the nicest people you’ll ever meet, they are sincere and concerned and very helpful. All of my needs were taken care of and there was nothing to do but relax and let them take care of everything. Thanks Goodness Dental!
Reply from the clinic
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with others. We receive more patients from referrals than from any other source! We are truly grateful for your support.
My experience with Goodness Dental was wonderful. My son recommended them to me. He gets all of his dental work done there. I went to them for 2 implants which came out great. Dr. Karen Yurell explained everything clearly and stayed in …
Reply from the clinic
Thanks so much Susan! We are so grateful for your five star review! We take great care of our patients and focus on strong communication to keep everyone smiling! Come back and see us again!!
I am soooooo disappointed in them! I have spent close to $50k in the past 2 years, and they have reneged on their product warranty repeatedly. They provide inferior quality service and then charge you full cost to fix the …
Reply from the clinic
Sabriena: We have reached out to you to assist. Warranties apply to failures of quality and workmanship. We stand behind our work 100%. … More
Goodness Dental deserves every bit of their #1 ranking. The care and commitment to providing dental care is beyond belief.
Reply from the clinic
Thanks so much Dorothy!!! We’re so grateful for your five star review. It was our pleasure to care for you.
My experience at Goodness Dental was nothing short of extraordinary. At the heart of it all is Dr. Andrés Brenes, whose unparalleled skill, compassion, and humility left me deeply grateful. His meticulous attention to every detail, his …
Reply from the clinic
Wow. What a wonderful review! This definitely made our week! We’re so happy that you lived your experience at Goodness Dental! That is so much for choosing us! Hope to see you again!!
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