Patients
Reviews of Montero Smile Art.
San Jose, Costa Rica. 198 aggregated from Google. Screened for duplication and printed as written. They are not visit-verified.
SmileJet AI analysis
What these reviews add up to.
8.0 out of 10
Overall score
Montero Smile Art is a well-credentialed San Jose implantology clinic with AAID membership, 29 years of experience, and clear dental tourism infrastructure for North American patients. The review base is almost entirely local Spanish-speaking patients which limits confidence in tourist-specific experience, but the credentials and infrastructure are solid.
Authenticity
7/104.98/5 from 50 sampled reviews (354 total). Predominantly Spanish-language Costa Rican locals. No North American dental tourist reviews visible in sample. All reviews vague and positive - triggers all-5-star pattern concern (-1 authenticity).
Treatment quality
8/10Dr. Mauricio Montero: AAID member, Costa Rican Board since 1995, 6,000+ implant cases, 40+ international training seminars. ADA/FDA-approved implants only. In-house lab for digital smile design. Multiple doctors on team.
Cleanliness
8/10Multiple reviewers cite 'state-of-the-art' and 'very technologically advanced'. In-house dental lab. No hygiene complaints found. Digital dentistry infrastructure suggests modern environment.
Team
8/10Dr. Mauricio Montero (lead, AAID, 29yr), Dr. Carlos Barrantes (DDS, ULACIT), Dr. Rita Solis. Three named doctors across 50 reviews. US/Canada toll-free line (+1 844-385-9783) implies English-speaking international patient capability.
Price value
9/10Up to $40,000 savings on full-mouth implants vs North American prices claimed. Costa Rica is established 50-70% savings destination for US/Canadian patients. Free quotation system. No published price list.
Tourist suitability
8/10US toll-free number, dedicated dental tourism packages, Paseo Colon area of San Jose. In-house lab reduces number of visits required. Strong Costa Rica dental tourism infrastructure at national level.
What comes up well
- Dr. Montero: American Academy of Implant Dentistry member, 6,000+ implant cases
- ADA/FDA-approved implants only - important quality assurance for tourists
- In-house dental lab with digital smile design - fewer visits needed
- US/Canada toll-free number (+1 844-385-9783) - dedicated tourist channel
- 29 years in operation, Costa Rican Board registered since 1995
Points to weigh
- All 50 sampled reviews are vague 5-star with no specific treatment details - authenticity signal unclear
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 198 reviews
The experience of visiting this dental clinic has been very positive. It has very caring, experienced, and understanding professionals always willing to address my dental health concerns. Punctuality, order, and cleanliness are also very strong points of this dental clinic. Montero smile art.
I want to thank Dr. Cindy and Dr. Montero for giving me back my smile. They are dedicated and highly qualified professionals. I recommend them for their quality service, empathy, respect, and responsibility.
Excellent service and prompt response to inquiries, both via email and WhatsApp. And needless to say, the quality of the work is simply exceptional.
I'm very happy and grateful for the work you did for me. I sincerely appreciate it.
They treated me wonderfully!! Thanks to them, I got my smile back! I'm very satisfied!
I loved the cordiality of the service and the professionalism of the work, they left my smile impeccable.
Hello Good afternoon. I'm writing from Madrid, Spain. We were fortunate to find this clinic, Montero Smile Art, during our vacation due to a last-minute emergency. We received excellent treatment from them, their kindness and knowledge of our case, as well as a recommendation for that particular moment. We are very grateful.
Very good treatment, excellent work they did on my mouth, I am very happy now I have my perfect teeth.
The customer service is simply spectacular. The team of professionals who assisted me demonstrated a level of care and kindness that is hard to match. From reception to the dental specialists, everyone went out of their way to make me feel comfortable and welcome.
Excellent work and good service, thank you for returning the smile.
Excellent, I recommend it, quality work and the satisfaction of smiling again.
The patient care was excellent, and I was very satisfied with the quality of the implants. I highly recommend them.
Excellent service! My wife and I went and we felt genuinely concerned that we leave satisfied. I highly recommend it!
Excellent service and attention, they do an impeccable job, recommended
Excellent service in terms of quality and attention. Highly recommended. Their service was top-notch. Extremely satisfied with the work done.
My experience was very good. My prosthesis gave me back my smile, and I really liked the work done. The staff was incredibly kind, beyond words. I'm very grateful.
Administrator Isabel Soto is the worst; they should be ashamed of having someone like her representing the company 🤢🤢🤢 …
Terrible place. They say there's no problem with a refund if the treatment isn't performed, but then they refuse to do it. The administrator, Isabel Soto, is completely unqualified for her position. She's disrespectful, threatens patients, and claims it's lunchtime to avoid facing them. It's unbelievable that they hire such incompetent people!
Highly recommended! Excellent service! Visit them, you won't regret it....
Thank you so much, I'm incredibly grateful, and the service was absolutely excellent, I'm speechless. Highly recommended. Now it's time to smile!
Terrible experience. I waited three weeks for an appointment after my xray and had terrible tooth pain day and night. I was told I would receive a call from the Dr. which didn't happen. I told them I would come to pick up my xray that I paid $110,00 for. When I got there they refused to give it to me.
Excellent service, very well done work, I recommend them 100 percent!!
Excellent service! I had a fairly extensive procedure done to improve my front teeth and smile, and the result was fantastic. I'm extremely satisfied. Thank you so much, Montero Smile Art!
I have had a lot of dental work over the years and have never had a better experience! Everyone is so helpful and kind and Dr. Marco Romero is a true miracle worker. You can see the passion he has for his work and I can’t thank him enough for the excellent care. Thank you 🙏 ❤️ …
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