Patients
Reviews of Mario Garita MP Dental Experience.
Escazu, Costa Rica. 147 aggregated from Google. Screened for duplication and printed as written. They are not visit-verified.
SmileJet AI analysis
What these reviews add up to.
9.1 out of 10
Overall score
Mario Garita MP is a top-tier Costa Rica dental tourism clinic led by a former University of Miami faculty member with 30+ years of implant specialization. Outstanding reviews from US dental tourists with multi-year returning patients, airport logistics, and documented implant guarantee.
Authenticity
9/10Baseline 9: Dr. Garita - Univ of Miami background, Costa Rican Board of Implantology, American Embassy-approved. 147 Google reviews, 10+ year return patients. Implant guarantee honored in review. Final 9.
Treatment quality
9/10Baseline 9: 30,000+ implants documented. 98% success rate claimed. Implant failure honored at no charge per review. All-on-4 outcomes confirmed by multi-year returnees. Final 9.
Cleanliness
9/10Baseline 9: multiple reviewers cite immaculate facility, spa-like environment, consistently clean. Sterilization compliance implied by American Embassy recognition. Final 9.
Team
9/10Baseline 9: Dr. Garita + Dr. Johanna + Dr. Natalia named. Former Univ of Miami faculty. 30+ years specialist practice. Staff praised individually (Ana, hygienist). Final 9.
Price value
8/10Baseline 8: implants $900-$1525 vs $2250+ in USA. Multiple reviewers confirm savings. Not cheapest in Costa Rica but premium brand quality. Airport pickup included. Final 8.
Tourist suitability
10/10Baseline 10: airport pickup, English-only staff, pre-trip planning from USA, after-hours follow-up calls, hotel coordination, flight schedule accommodation for lab work. Perfect tourist infrastructure. Final 10.
What comes up well
- Dr. Garita: former Univ of Miami faculty, 30-year implant specialist
- American Embassy Costa Rica approved dental provider
- Airport pickup, flight-schedule accommodation, after-hours follow-up
- Implant failure guarantee honored per patient review
- Multi-decade patient relationships from the USA
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 147 reviews
Not knowing for first time turned to be wonderful experience.
Reply from the clinic
Good afternoon Mr. Manisco, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very happy to know that you had such a wonderful experience. Thank you … More
I visited my family in Costa Rica and broke a tooth by biting too hard on a cacao nib. This was late afternoon; I was in pain and scrambled to find a good dentist who'd take care of me before nightfall. My daughter's friend recommended Dr. …
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Good morning Mr. Treiner, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very happy to know that our services have left you with no pain and with … More
I am just back from spending a week in Escazu. I have already told my family and friends about the great experience I had with Drs. Johanna and Mario Garita. My first appointment was a week ago today, and my mouth 100% feels like my own:) I'm smiling.
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Good morning Mrs. Lauren, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very happy to know that our services have left you with a smile. Dr. … More
Very friendly staff, and Dr. Sergio Ortiz is an excellent pediatrician! I'm happy I went to get my gums fixed there. Thank you so much! The staff is very friendly, Dr. Sergio Ortiz …
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Hello Laura, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. … More
Outstanding dental clinic and team! 5-stars all the way from the patient coordinators; Francesca & Lindsay to the top notch dentists: Dr Garita, Dr Alvarado and Dr Natalia. I had the all-on-4 completed last month and they took care of me in …
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Hello Brian, Wonderful smile for a wonderful patient. You deserve to have that beautiful … More
Great staff, excellent care and top-notch equipment. Hands-down the best dental experience I've had.
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Hello Peter, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are really happy to have you … More
Great dental work at a world class facility and very cost effective option even after the travel to Costa Rica I would recommend to anyone
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Dear Mr. Edwards, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy to hear your kind words. … More
The clinic is amazing in its decor. The fleet of staff are very personable and professional at the same time. The Doctor himself is a magician and he sings while performing surgery….Best dental experience ever!
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Hello Kamelia, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so glad you … More
I cant thank the staff and doctor enough! It's been over 10 years with horrible teeth. Being a truck driver in the states really hard being able to make multiple trips, here got all done and a vacation on top of that. The team here was very …
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Dear Mr. Mac, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. I'm so happy to hear you are quite happy with the results and the vacation you got out of getting your smile … More
I have spent many years dealing with dentists in the U.S. who were on occasion rude, uncaring and left me feeling ashamed. Dr. Garita and his staff have provided nothing but compassion, professionalism, and kindness. From my first visit to …
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Dear Mrs. Bishop, Thanks for taking the time to write us a review. It makes us so happy to see you had the greatest of experiences during your treatment here at Mario Garita. … More
Absolutely a phenomenal experience at Mario Garita Dental in Escazu Costa Rica! I was referred by Rick and Pie Lafferty of Pagosa Springs, Colorado! I knew I would be in great hands! …
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Dear Ms Terri, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and those phenomenal words! Our dental team will never get tired of hearing about the wonderful time you … More
I had been dealing with periodontal issues for years and unfortunately lost some teeth. My mouth was not healthy, I was embarrassed by my smile and didn't do much smiling due to these issues. After years of dental visits, gum issues, and …
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Dear Mr. Thomas, Thank you so much for the great review! We work hard to deliver the greatest dentistry service in the country paired … More
My kid had an absolutely amazing experience with Dr. Sarah. She is professional, kind & friendly. She will answer all your questions, will educate your child how important is to keep your teeth clean, will teach your kid how to floss and …
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Hello Mr. & Mrs. Geluk, thank you for your comments and note of appreciation. The health of our patients is always priority. We believe in providing personalized attention to all our clients no matter their age. … More
Love everyone at Mario Garita’s office. The office is so luxurious & nice while the cost is so affordable. They are quick & prompt at everything. I give them 5⭐️’s. I highly recommend anyone from the states to come MG for your dental needs.
Reply from the clinic
Thank you J for your comments. At the Mario Garita clinic we strive daily to satisfy our patients, and we are … More
Several crowns now 23 years old. The world's best implants are right here. I've seen this dentist several times over the past 23 plus years. Dr Garita got me into implants and literally changed my life. The staff here is world class. They …
Reply from the clinic
Response from the owner Edited 3 years agoChris, it is great hearing from you! It is a pleasure to have been able to help you achieve all those life changing moments. That is what we are here for! Thank you for trusting us for 20+ years.
Get your Smile On with the Garita Dental Experience I know I’m not alone when I say, I’ve never liked getting dental work done. In …
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Dear Mr. Walker For our clinic it is a pleasure to be able to offer these joys to our patients, … More
listen US and Cannada patients, do yourself a favor , do not use this dentist at all . I had two implants done , one of them happened to have an infection afterwords because he never took care of , and Also needed a bone graft which he …
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Hello Sam, I’m sorry to read your comments. Although dental Implants have a 95% success … More
The staff was fantastic. Very A to B. My special thanks to go to Dr. Natalia for pulling it all together and getting all the parts to the clinic in a timely manner. Great experience and good people--people that really care and do their …
From start to finish incredibly informative and helpful. They provided everything from Shuttle service from the airport to Hotel recommendations. The facility is state of the art in terms of equipment. The level of care is better than …
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Hello Matt, Those words made my day. Thank you for your trust and we strongly believe that … More
After a lifetime of dental problems, including several implants put in stateside for $4500 each (including crowns) I decided to take drastic action. After doing considerable due diligence I visited Dr. Garita's office in Feb. of 2018. …
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Mr. Stanley, Thank you very much for your kind words. … More
I really appreciated my experience with Mario Garita MP Dental. The time they spent with me and the work they did was outstanding. I went to Dr. Garita needing extensive dental work. The treatment plan he came …
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Mr. Yanasak, We greatly appreciate your wonderful review. We take great pride in everything … More
Dr Garita is simply THE VERY BEST implant dentist you could go to! Not only me, but my sister and several friends of mine have taken the trip to San Jose to receive his wonderful expertise. None of them have had any subsequent issues or …
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Dear Ms. Cooke, it was great seeing you back at the clinic this month! You have been a faithful patient since 2014 and we greatly appreciate your loyalty. Thank you for referring your sister and your friends. We are always very happy to see … More
I have been a patient of Mario Garita for several years, for extensive, major dental work, and have found the quality of care consistently excellent. The facility is top notch, the office is very well run , and the staff provide excellent support for international patients.
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Hello Ms. Sawyer, It was great seeing you back this month. You are a great patient and we are … More
I have been coming to this clinic for nearly 20 years. I now come through Miami airport (MIA). The professionalism and care received at each visit is exceptional and always consistent. I am not a dentist but on the rare occasion that I do …
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We really appreciate your kind words, we put all of our effort in doing our best work at a reasonable price. Our office is in continuous improvement in order to satisfy our patient’s needs. … More
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