Oprem Dental Clínica Odontológica Especializada is a comprehensive specialist dental clinic in the Viejo Prado neighborhood of Barranquilla, Colombia, led by Dra. María Molina and Dra. Karen Bustos. Guided by the philosophy of "always designing the best smiles," the clinic brings together a multidisciplinary team of dental specialists to deliver the full spectrum of dental care under one roof, from routine preventive appointments through to complex implantology, oral surgery, and full-mouth rehabilitation. Located within Centro Médico Chicago, the clinic serves patients across Barranquilla and the Atlántico region looking for specialist-level care with a personalized, patient-focused approach.
Why Choose Oprem Dental
Oprem Dental's primary strength is its multidisciplinary structure. Rather than referring patients to external specialists, the clinic houses dedicated specialists across every major dental discipline, allowing complex cases to be managed, planned, and executed within a single clinical environment. Treatment planning begins with a comprehensive first consultation where patient needs and aesthetic goals are assessed together, so the proposed treatment sequence is tailored to individual outcomes rather than a generic protocol. The dual clinical leadership of Dra. Molina and Dra. Bustos ensures that both restorative and endodontic cases are handled by dedicated specialists from the outset, reducing treatment time and improving continuity of care for patients with multi-treatment needs.
Treatments and Specialties
Oral implantology provides permanent, natural-looking tooth replacement for patients with single or multiple missing teeth. Orthodontics addresses misalignment and bite correction for both children and adults using conventional braces and advanced bracket systems. Endodontics, led by Dra. Karen Bustos, covers root canal treatment for infected or damaged teeth, preserving natural tooth structure where possible. Smile design (Diseño de Sonrisa) combines cosmetic procedures including whitening, veneers, and gum contouring to produce comprehensive aesthetic transformations. Oral rehabilitation restores function and aesthetics for patients with significant tooth loss or structural damage through prosthetics, crowns, and fixed or removable appliances. Additional specialties include periodontics (gum disease treatment), oral and maxillofacial surgery, dental aesthetics, pediatric dentistry, and general dentistry for all ages.
Team and Credentials
Dra. María Molina leads the clinic's general and restorative practice, overseeing patient care across the full range of services offered. Dra. Karen Bustos is a specialist in Endodontics, bringing dedicated root canal and pulp therapy expertise to the clinical team. Both practitioners are registered dental surgeons in Colombia, and the broader team includes specialists in each of the clinic's core disciplines, ensuring that every case is treated by a dentist with focused training in the relevant area.
Facilities and Technology
Oprem Dental operates from a purpose-equipped specialist dental facility within Centro Médico Chicago, Barranquilla. The clinic uses modern diagnostic and treatment equipment appropriate to its full range of specialties, including imaging support for implantology and oral surgery planning. Infection control and sterilization protocols are maintained to Colombian Ministry of Health standards across all treatment areas.
International Patient Services
Barranquilla is Colombia's fourth-largest city and a growing destination for dental tourism from the United States, Canada, and Europe, particularly among the large Colombian diaspora returning for medical and dental care. Oprem Dental's full-specialty structure makes it capable of handling complete treatment plans for visiting patients, including combination cases requiring orthodontics, implants, and cosmetic work in a single coordinated visit. The clinic communicates in Spanish, with English-language support available for international patient inquiries.
Location and Access
Oprem Dental Clínica Odontológica Especializada is located at Carrera 58 #70-129, Local 101, Centro Médico Chicago, in the Viejo Prado area of Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia. Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) serves Barranquilla with direct connections from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and major Colombian cities, making the clinic accessible for both domestic and international dental patients.