Biography:
Educational Background 2009-2010. Fellowship in Implant dentistry. The Ohio State Universiy. 2007. Master of Dentistry in Prosthodontics. Graduated with honors. University of Costa Rica. 2007. Diploma and Medal for Academic Excellence.University of Costa Rica. 2003. Internship in Prosthodontics. School of Dentistry, University of Costa Rica. 2002. Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Costa Rica. 2002. Intrahospital Rotation with Emphasis in Oral Surgery. 2002. BA in Dentistry, University of Costa Rica. Qualifications Proficient in all areas of General Dentistry such as: Dental treatments in oral rehabilitation, such as full mouth rehabilitation on teeth, full mouth restorations on dental implants, bone graft, crowns and bridges, porcelain veneers. Periodontics, crown lengthening, pocket reduction procedures and regenerative procedures, scaling and root planning.. Metal free restorations, trained to work with Zirconium. Lectures at Conferences Outside Costa Rica Small Details: The Key for Success in Implant Dentistry. Post College Assembly. The Blackwell Hotel. Columbus, Ohio, USA. April 30, 2010. Determinants of Success: Impressions to Cementation. Panama City, Panama. June 18th 2009 Biomechanical Fundamentals on Extensively Destroyed Teeth Reconstruction. Santiago, Panama. June 16 2009. Biomechanical Fundamentals on Extensively Destroyed Teeth Reconstruction. David, Panama. June 16 2009. Biomechanical Fundamentals for Predictability and Success of Fixed Partial Dentures, from the Past and into the Future. Sheraton President Hotel. San Salvador, El Salvador, June 11 2009. Lectures for the 3rd Diploma Program in Aesthetic Dentistry. Topics: "Dentofacial Analysis", "Biomechanics of Fixed Partial Prosthesis Preparation", "Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth", "Temporary Restorations", "Definitive Impressions in Fixed Partial Prosthodontics", "Substructures" and "Aesthetic and Functional Try-in in Fixed Partial Prosthodontics". Universidad Americana, Managua, Nicaragua, August 2008. Current Topics in Prosthodontics. XXXIV Congress of the Central America and Panama Dental Federation. Managua, Nicaragua, February 24 - March 1, 2008. Current Topics in Prosthodontics. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua UNAN-León, February 26, 2008 Biomimetics in Fixed Prosthodontics: Concepts and Techniques. III Symposium on Restorative with emphasis in Fixed Prosthodontics. City Marriot Hotel, Guatemala City, July 27, 2007. Biomimetics in Fixed Prosthodontics. Concepts and Techniques. El Trópico Hotel, San Miguel, El Salvador. June 15, 2007. Biomimetics in fixed Prosthodontic. Concepts and techniques. Sahara Hotel, Santa Ana, El Salvador. June 14, 2007. Predictable Aesthetic Restorations, Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, July, 2006. Experience 2002-to date. Private practice in Otrthodoncics. 2007-to date.Prosthodontics Graduate Program instructor. Graduate Studies Program, University of Costa Rica. 2008-to date. Member of the International Association for Dental Research. 2011-to date. Instructor. Prosthodontics Internship and Master Degree Programs, University of Costa Rica. 2010. Invited lecturer, Implant Dentistry. Lectures: "Anterior Implant Aesthetics" and "Surgical Guides" The Ohio State University. 2009. Course Coordinator, Dental Biomaterials. Graduate Studies Program. University of Costa Rica. 2009. Coordinator. Comprehensive Workshop. 6th year, University of Costa Rica. 2006-2009. Instructor. Comprehensive Clinic. 6th year, University of Costa Rica. 2006-2009. Associate Professor. Diagnostic and Restorative Sciences Department, University of Costa Rica.