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
I highly recommend Dr Garita's dental implant services!!! It's now been 5 months since I've received my final dental implants and it has gone super smooth. I flew all the way from NYC as Dr Garita's office offered an excellent service …
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Dear Ms Young, Thank you so much for your recommendation, we work hard so that our treatments … More
My wife and i had an excellent experience at Dr.Garita's Office. Everyone was so kind and helpful. You don't expect dental work to be pleasant but this was almost pleasurable. It also saved me over 50% of what it was going to cost in the …
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Dear Thomas we are very happy you and your wife had a great time that’s what we are here for. We work hard in offering the most pleasant dental experience for our patients. Every detail matters for our team who is carefully directed by Dr … More
Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I would be enjoying visits to a dentist. And this is exactly what is happening with Dr. Mario Garita's Dental Experience clinic! …
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Dear Dmitry, our goal is always to meet the needs of our patients in a friendly and entertaining way. … More
It started with a simple email when doing my research on implants in Costa Rica. Known for this industry for quality and pricing compared to US dentists performing same surgery - I talked to several clinics before making a decision. …
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Thanks for such a beautiful statement; we know is very difficult for patients to decide where to go in Costa Rica, as you receive all kind of information. However, once you become familiar with Dr Mario Garita, The Dental Experience. It … More
If you have fears concerning getting dental work done outside your home country - let them go. …
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Hello Scott, thanks for encouraging other people to save money and have a great dental experience. As you noticed, this is a state of the art clinic and we work as a Team carefully guided by Dr Mario Garita. We offer great results, … More
March 5, 2021 I am a 50 year old male with a long history of bad teeth. My smile was my least favorite thing about me, my teeth were in pretty bad shape and very stained. …
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Let me begin by telling you that your case is very common, and we are here to change people’s life’s. We are very content that your and Jason’s research drove you to the best decision and place, The Mario Garita MP Dental Experience in … More
This is my second time visiting Dr. Garita from the USA. He is a pro. His office is so technically advanced to the typical dentist office in the United States, it's quite notable. Generally speaking the prices for his services are below the …
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Mr Love, you are a very important part of our family, thanks for sharing your story, your presence fills our clinic with joy! … More
I've gone to Dr. Garita twice in the past 8 years and both times have been exceptional. This time I took my wife and she got veneers before our wedding. We have no desire to ever go to a dentist in the USA ever again!
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Steven, it is wonderful to hear , first that this is your second visit to our clinic but most amazing to hear your wife had her new smile/ veneers done here at Dr. Mario Garita, welcome to our family one more time. Our best wishes for your marriage and her new smile.
Had full mouth, all on four replacement at this office. Came from America. Lovely staff... took care of everything. Great work. Can’t wait to go back in February for the final teeth.
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Hello Mr. Miller, It was a pleasure meeting you and we welcome you to our dental family. We can't … More
These are the best doctors (Dr Garita & Dr Alvarado and Dr Natalia ) and staff I have encountered in the field. Experience was outstanding, starting from the front desk staff and coordinators and the nurses, anesthesiologists and team of …
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Dear Aris, we had a wonderful experience working with you as well. As you may have noticed we are a well-trained team, full of passion, commitment and knowledge. We work with the highest ethical standards to achieve our goals. See you soon!
I made an emergency appointment due to pain during my second trimester of pregnancy. The staff attended me promptly and professionally. They discovered I required a root canal and performed it the following day. They handled the case …
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Hello Summer, for our team the main goal is to satisfy the needs of our patients, in this case, your pain and your pregnancy, therefore, strict protocols were followed, for which our team of professionals has been trained. … More
From the moment you walk in until you leave, you're treated with exceptional kindness and professionalism. They're always attentive, and customer satisfaction is their top priority. The place and their procedures are impressive.
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Hello Andrea, for us it is very important not only to perform high-quality dental treatments, but at the same time to take care of the health of our patients through our protocols, always providing our warm attention, welcome to our family and many greetings from the team, Dr. Mario Garita, The Dental Experience.
Mario Garita Dental Experience is by far the most amazing dental practice on the planet! Dr. Garita, Dr. Juan Alvarado, and the entire staff go above and beyond for their patients, and have provided me with a beautiful smile and better …
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Dear Whitney It is a pleasure for our team to read your words, for us giving you your smile … More
Very kind and well prepared staff, following a safe and strict COVID-19 protocol and delivering an outstanding service to patient. The attention to the customer is meticulous as well as the clinical examination and treatment recommendation. …
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Hello Joshua, again it was a great pleasure getting to know you and your incredible personality. We work very hard to offer the best service to our patients, as explained before our whole team is constantly trained in order to fallow the … More
I have been going to Dr Garitas office for many years. Previously, I lived in the USA and would go on a yearly basis when I came to CR on vacation. The office and equipment are top notch. I have had some very bad experiences with dentists …
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Thank you for those beautiful words, we truly appreciate them. We work very hard to offer all of our patients a real top notch environment. Dr Garita is the 1st Implantologist in the country and he belongs to a whole generation of 4 … More
Once I was able to return to Mario Garita just a few weeks ago, everything was PERFECT. …
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Hello Steven, thank you so much for your beautiful words, they are very touching for my team and myself. We work under “Excellence Standards" and that is exactly what you experienced. … More
Without a doubt, the best clinic in the country! And it's hard to find one this good!! I received excellent treatment and great professionalism from Dr. Garita and all the staff. They are all very knowledgeable and trustworthy. 100% recommended
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Hello Marianne, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful and positive … More
By far the best dental office I’ve been to, you will be welcomed by the most dedicated team and will make your experience a breeze. Most grateful to Dr. Garita and his team!
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Hello Chris, Thank you for your kind words. Its always nice to hear back from our patients. … More
I had three dental implants done about 3 or 4 years ago. The first one failed within a few months. It loosened up and while it didn't have to be totally replaced, it did cost me about $3000 to repair. Then a year or so later, another one …
Had a friend come here for implants and told me about her horrible experience. Warned lots of people in the US to either do your research or stay in the states. You've been warned.
Every aspect of this business deserves 5 stars. Excellent staff, Prices are beyond reasonable, Quality is over the top. I traditionally have hated visiting the dentist because I associate it with pain …
I cannot express how happy I am with the results I got from traveling to Costa Rica from New Jersey to have my dental implants done. The whole experience was amazing. I could not afford the prices the dentists in the US charged. So I looked …
Reply from the clinic
Michelle, Thank you for your acknowledgement, it is always great to hear from our … More
We would like to thank the staff and doctors of Dr. Mario Garita's office. From the moment we contacted their office until we said our goodbye, we were given the utmost professional experience. Dr. Lee and his beautiful assistant were …
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Mrs. Kaplan, We very much appreciate you taking the time to acknowledge the clinics doctors … More
Just finished my first round of treatment, 3 crowns, 2 abutments, and 3 extractions. Will return in 5 months for implants. Such a great experience from start to finish! The staff was so welcoming and eased all my tension (I am terrified of …
Reply from the clinic
Hello Nicole! Thank you very much for your kind words! It is always a pleasure to take care of our patients; we really care and understand what people feel about dentists, that’s why we work hard to make it a pleasant treatment.
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