New Smile Dental Group is a leading AAAASF-accredited dental center located in San José, Costa Rica, with over 25 years of experience providing specialist-level restorative and cosmetic dentistry to international patients. Founded and directed by Dr. Mario Bonilla, the clinic has built its reputation around full-mouth dental rehabilitation, particularly for American and Canadian patients who seek the same quality of care available at home at a fraction of the cost. Patients consistently save up to 70% compared to equivalent US dental prices, while receiving treatment in a 6,460-square-foot facility equipped to the standard of a leading North American dental group.
Why Choose New Smile Dental Group
New Smile Dental Group stands apart in the Costa Rica dental tourism market through a combination of formal accreditation, specialist depth, and patient infrastructure that most clinics cannot match. The clinic holds AAAASF accreditation (American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities), operates in compliance with ADA protocols, and is recognized by both the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) and the Association of Dental Surgeons of Costa Rica (PROMED). The on-site team includes six permanent general dentists and four on-demand specialists covering Endodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, and Oral Surgery, supported by 12 dental assistants. The clinic backs its restorative work with a lifetime guarantee on dental implants and a 7-year guarantee on crowns and veneers, a commitment that reflects both clinical confidence and long-term accountability to international patients.
Treatments and Specialties
Dental implants are the clinic's flagship treatment, with Dr. Bonilla credited as the pioneer of immediate-load dental implants in Costa Rica. The clinic offers single-unit implants through to comprehensive arch solutions including All-on-4, All-on-6, and All-on-8 protocols, capable of delivering a full set of fixed teeth in as few as 7 days. Full-mouth restoration packages are tailored for patients arriving with failing dentition or full edentulism. Porcelain veneers, available in full smile makeover packages of 6 to 20 units, address cosmetic concerns including discoloration, chipping, and proportion. Crowns and bridges are fabricated in the on-site laboratory using full porcelain, zirconia, and porcelain-fused-to-metal options. Additional services include root canal treatment, periodontal therapy, orthodontics, teeth whitening, sedation dentistry, and CAD/CAM same-day restorations.
Team and Credentials
Dr. Mario Bonilla, DDS, is the founder and Director of New Smile Dental Group. He completed his dental training in São Paulo, Brazil, with specialized postgraduate coursework in Endodontics, and has over 18 years of clinical experience in operative and restorative dentistry. A recognized authority on implantology in Costa Rica, Dr. Bonilla pioneered the immediate-load implant protocol in the country and has served for over 10 years as a dental expert on the national television program "Mujeres del 2000." He speaks English, Spanish, German, and Portuguese, a linguistic range that reflects the clinic's international patient base. Dr. Andrea Roth leads the Prosthodontics specialty, with postgraduate training from the Instituto de Ensino, Pesquisa e Pós-Graduação (IPESP) in Brasília, Brazil.
Facilities and Technology
The clinic occupies a purpose-built 6,460-square-foot facility housing 8 fully equipped treatment rooms, a full-service on-site dental laboratory, a dedicated 3D advanced imaging room using the SCANORA 3D by Soredex, and a separate sterilization area. Implant systems in use include Zimmer Dental, OCO Biomedical, and S.I.N. Implants. Digital radiography, CAD/CAM restorations, and computerized data management support precision treatment planning across all case types. A comfortable international patient waiting area with free Wi-Fi and accessible facilities serves patients and their travel companions.
International Patient Services
New Smile Dental Group is structured around the needs of North American dental tourists. The bilingual team communicates fluently in English and Spanish, with Dr. Bonilla additionally available in German and Portuguese. The clinic provides free airport pickup and drop-off from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and complimentary transfers from partner hotels in San José for all scheduled appointments. Full-mouth restorations are completed in 7 to 10 days, enabling patients to combine treatment with a vacation in Costa Rica. Sedation dentistry is available on request with an on-demand anesthesiologist. The clinic accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, wire transfers, and cash.
Location and Access
New Smile Dental Group is located at Avenida 2, Calles 36-38, San José, Costa Rica, one block from Paseo Colón Avenue and three blocks from La Sabana Metropolitan Park. Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is 11 miles away, approximately 20 minutes by car, with direct flights available from major US and Canadian cities. The clinic is wheelchair accessible and served by public transport on Paseo Colón, one of the capital's main transit corridors.