OUR TEAM
WE WORK TOGETHER TO GIVE YOU THE BEST DENTAL EXPERIENCE OF YOUR LIFE!
DR. RICARDO LOPEZ, DDS
FOUNDER
& DIRECTOR
DR. MARICARMEN HIDALGO, DDS
GENERAL DENTISTRY
DR. EDGAR PABON,
DDS
ENDODONTICS
CINTHYA VARGAS
PATIENT COORDINATOR
HILARY GARCÍA
DENTAL ASSISTANT
JULIANA PIZARRO
DENTAL ASSISTANT
DR. RICARDO LÓPEZ, DDS
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
“I consider myself passionate about my career; this makes me keep on studying and updating my knowledge in order to give my patients the best.”
“I do not tent to give a quick dental service, I strongly believe in the importance of giving enough time to each patient…the key to successful treatments is in the individual study, planning and completion offered with passion”…
TRAINING & EDUCATION
2019 Photoshop Smile Designer
2018 Digital Prosthesic And Esthetic Dentistry (Dentsply Sirona)
2018 Digital Dentistry
2018 Periimplant And Perioplastic Surgery
2016 Cosmetic And Adhesive Dentistry By Davinci’s Academy
2016 All On Four Surgical Technic
2016 Full Denture Rehabilitation With Implants (All On For Technic)
2014 Bone Regeneration Grafting & Dental Implant Surgery With Cadavers Level 2
2014 Surgical Implant Dentistry Level 1 By Zimmer Biomet
2012 Basic Dental Implant Rehabilitation – By Implant Direct Company
2011 Digital Smile Designer. DSD
2006-2010 Doctor In Dental Surgery, Universidad Latina De Costa Rica
MEMBERSHIPS
Member Of American Dental Association International (ADA)
Member Of The International Congress Of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
Member Of Gide Institute (GIDE)
Member Of The Costa Rica Dental Association Colegio De Cirujanos Dentistas De Costa Rica (CCDCR)
EXPERIENCE
Current – Private Practice Dedicated To Dental Implants And Minor Oral Surgery.
2017 Fellowship In Implant Dentistry From University Of Miami
2017 Fellowship In Implant Dentistry From The International Congress Of Oral Implantologists ICOI
DR.MARICARMEN HIDALGO
GENERAL DENTISTRY
“I consider myself a professional with a vocation. I love what I do and each of my patients are a project that I want to feel proud of”.
“In life, I am a very active person, I like to practice sports and to read. I love to connect with new places and new people”…
TRAINING & EDUCATION
2021-2022 Diploma in Adhesive and Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry. Universidad Diego Portales, Santiago, Chile.
2018 International Advanced Study Program in Dentistry, Prosthetics Digital 3D, Universidad Belloso Chacin, Miami.
2017 – The 25th International Symposium on Ceramics. Presented by Quintessence Publishing Co. Inc. San Diego, California.
2015-2016 Internship in Prosthodontics, Universidad de Costa Rica
2015 – 3rd Research Forum of the Graduate Programs, Universidad de Puerto Rico. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
2014 – The 24th International Symposium on Ceramics. Presented by Quintessence Publishing Co. Inc. Hollywood, California.
2008-2014 Doctor In Dental Surgery, Universidad Latina De Costa Rica.
EXPERIENCE
Current – Private Practice Dedicated To General Dentistry.
2024 General Dentist. Smile design. Odontovida Dental Clinic by Dr.Stephanie Guerrero.
2016 General Dentist. Del Norte Dental Clinic by Dr. David Víquez.
2016 General Dentist. DDS Dental Costa Rica by Dr. Vinicio Prada.
2006 General Dentist. Dr.Sergio Zapata Dental Clinic.
DR. EDGAR PABON
ENDODONTICS
“I like to work hard and find opportunities everywhere I work, to grow personally and professionally.”
TRAINING & EDUCATION
Postgraduate in Endodontics of Universidad Latina de Costa Rica.
2011 Bachelor in Dentistry of Universidad Latina de Costa Rica.
2009 V Congress for Students of the Faculty of Dentistry of Universidad Latina de Costa Rica.
EXPERIENCE
Endodontist – LS Dental Clinic, Playas del Coco, Guanacaste.
2010 Emphasis on pediatric dentistry at the National Children’s Hospital.
2009 ASPSIA Hospital Waste Management Guide and Basic Techniques, Universidad LATINA de Costa Rica.
Clinical externship in clinics of CCSS:
-Carlos Duran Clinic.
-Clorito Picado Clinic.
-Aserri Clinic.
CINTHYA VARGAS
PATIENT COORDINATOR
Her customer service is flawless. She is the first contact to all of our patients and will be in charge of booking your appointment and answering any questions or inquiries that patients may have regarding their dental treatment or their experience in Costa Rica.
HILARY GARCÍA
DENTAL ASSISTANT
She is Dr. López’ dental assistant since 2022. She is our doctors’ right hand and anticipates the doctors’ needs. She takes care of the order in the office and makes a pleasant enviroment for our patients. Her comforting and playful nature put our patients at ease during procedures.
JULIANA PIZARRO
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Juliana is our newest assistant, she is already contributing a lot to the team. Her smile will definitely help you calm down and she will make you feel comfortable in the dental chair.
WE WORK TO GIVE YOU THE BEST DENTAL EXPERIENCE OF YOUR LIFE
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