Prof. Dr. Rowan Vilar - Dental Implants and Venners Specialist

I reached out because I wanted to replace silver fillings with composite and was happy to be offered a full assessment and recommendations of veneers to fix my bite issue. The staff was great and had an excellent experience.

I encountered Dr Rowan Vilar because of a recommendation from a trusted friend. And although both the global pandemic and the impact that had on my very local wallet, prevented me from experiencing treatment under his care ... please allow me a moment to express why he would have been my first choice.

I’ve been suffering for about a decade with poor dental health, so much so that the dental professionals in the Atlanta area would not perform regularly scheduled maintenance cleanings, for fear of a malpractice suit. I don’t have dental insurance and it has taken years for me to save the money needed to address my oral health.

I’ve searched several destinations abroad and even though Dr. Vilar’s wasn’t the least expensive, his review of my current health status and plan to restore me to good health was and remains BY Far, the most comprehensive, the easiest to understand, the most thought out, the most focused on both the physical and mental aspects of oral health, the most attuned to my specific satisfaction and the most considerate of my specific circumstances, that stood as a challenge for me, on the road to alleviating my dental pain and improving my oral health.

Here’s how.

I contacted his office on a weekend and received a return call before the weekend had ended. We shared 2 or 3 conversations at length, regarding my current status. In those conversations, we covered everything from the problems I was experiencing, to how I felt about appearance to what had prevented me from addressing the issues until now.

After gathering the information, he expressed a need for X-Rays, Pictures and I also had a topographical CD available. I sent it all to him and we scheduled a follow-up ZOOM call for a few days later.

I am NOT the most tech-savvy senior citizen in the world and Dr. Vilar was very patient with and helpful to me as I struggled via WhatsApp and ZOOM to connect ... but finally, when I did ... it was So Very Worth My While!

Dr. Vilar had prepared a presentation using my photos and that of successful projects he’d previously completed, to detail for me exactly what needed to be done and what I could expect as a finished product. He informed me of the extractions that were needed, those teeth he’d try to save and why ... as well as, the orthodontics and implants that were required to best restore my health. He not only explained what was needed but also why it was important. He addressed the timeline and commitments and was prepared to assist me with finding accommodations during my stay.

His English is flawless, pertinent because my Portuguese is non-existent! And, his communication style is very thorough. We’ve interacted for about a month and a half, with him checking in on my progress approximately every two weeks after our initial Zoom consultation before I realized that even though his fees were reasonable, less than half of what I was quoted in the US., and despite the fact that his proposed solution was by far the best. I simply couldn’t afford the best!

That said if I could have I most certainly would have. After having searched for nearly a decade and about a dozen countries in both Europe and south of the US. border, Dr. Vilar’s practise appears to be among the very best on the planet!

I went in to see Dr Rowan have my teeth cleaned. He was professional (they take a lot of precautions with the corona issue there is currently). The overall clean was very good, the clinic was very clean and I would recommend him.

I contacted Dr. Rowan after researching the best dentists in Rio as I am interested in cosmetic dentistry and will be travelling from the US to Brazil in the next few months. Dr Rowan is awesome. Not only is he very accredited, but he’s also very personable with an amazing bedside manner. He is thorough, thoughtful and easy to communicate with. Since I am not yet in the country Dr. Rowan was able to create a tentative new smile plan based on photos I emailed. We had an in-depth virtual Skype consultation where he patiently explained expectations versus reality and the best cosmetic options to fit my needs. Dr Rowan has communicated with me one on one from the beginning and I am very excited and confident to have him remake my smile in person soon!

It was a pleasure getting to see Dr Rowan. I think he is the best dentist I have ever been to and did an amazing job cleaning my teeth! He then helped me set up gum surgery in Rio. If you are in Rio and need a great dentist, don't look anywhere else, go see Dr Rowan. Thanks again for everything!

Dr. Vilar was outstanding in every aspect of my treatment. He responded to my request for information promptly and provided ongoing communication regarding a specific treatment plan and cost. I have a hyperactive gag reflex which makes dental treatment very difficult for me both physically and psychologically. Dr Villar set up the procedure under conscious sedation which made it carefree. My recovery from the sinus lift, bone graft and implant that he did was pain-free, my recovery was complete and quick. He speaks impeccable English although this was not a factor in choosing him as I can communicate effectively in Portuguese.

I am very pleased to have chosen him and am considering doing some cosmetic dentistry with him in the future. The clinic is modern, complete and very clean. I interviewed two other dentists, both of which were slightly less in cost but felt that he was a better choice overall. The marginally higher cost was well worth it.

Very professional and trustworthy service. Rowan is a very pleasant individual with impeccable English.

A very clean clinic with a very high standard!

I had an infected tooth due to a bad root canal which was troubling me for some time. I needed the tooth extracted and a bone graft after the tooth was extracted.

The treatment went very smoothly, I felt no pain whatsoever. Dr. Rowan Vilar and his assistant did a very good job on the day, also Dr. Rowan is easy to get hold of afterwards just in case you have any aftercare concerns.

I am very happy I chose to go to him for this procedure.

I communicated my concerns with Dr. Rowan and he was able to tell me everything I needed to know about the procedures. Available beforehand, healing times and of course the costs involved.

Dr. Rowan really cares about his patients.

Very good location, easy to find and very comfortable to be in.
I considered several dentists in the Copacabana/Ipanema area before choosing Dr. Rowan and I am very happy I chose him.

Very highly recommended!

I was looking for dental cleaning, whitening and some fillings. Dr Rowan was very kind since the first contact by Whatsapp. He was the first dentist that told me that I had malocclusion. Because of that I also treated with Invisalign. The treatment was great and the results were better than expected. The prices are normal . Great value for what you get. Highly recommend

The clinic is well located close to Saens Pena Metro station. The office is not fancy and that's good because you know that you are paying for the good work not for the expensive decoration. The only disadvantage is that credit cards are not accepted, but there are ATMs on the corner.