Imagine Dental Costa Rica

Educational Background Dental surgery Doctor, Universidad de Costa Rica. Qualifications Proficient in all areas of General Dentistry Endodontics Periodontics, crown lengthening, pocket reduction procedures and regenerative procedures, scaling and root planning Prosthodontics includes fixed, having done numerous full mouth restoration and implant rehabilitation Free metal restorations, trained to work with Zirconium Full mouth restorations with implants and porcelain. Certifications / Training 2010 Expert training in Dental Implants Placement Training, through biomet 3i 1986 Incorporated to the Board of Dental Surgeons of Costa Rica (Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de Costa Rica) Experience 25 years of Practice on private clinic 1986 to 2010. 11 years of instruction with last year students at Latina University Dental School in aesthetics and full mouth restoration. Seminars 2011. Advanced Aesthetic procedures in Cosmetic dentistry 2010. Implant Rehabilitation course: "Rehabilitación Protesica de Implantes". 2010. Surgical Dental Implant Course: "Curso Quirúrgico de Implantes Dentales". 2009. Endodontics seminar: "Determinantes de la Restauración Final del Diente Endodonticamnte Tratado". 2009. Post Surgery seminar: "Factores Asociados a la Hipersensibilidad Posoperatoria o Secundaria". 2009. National Orthondoncic Week. 2008. III CONGRESO ULATINA 2008. National Orthondoncic Week. 2006. Art & Science of Aesthetic. 2006. National Orthondoncic Week.

Educational Background University of Costa Rica. Doctor of Dental Surgery Kyushu University, Japan. General Clinical Dentistry Fellowship. Qualifications Proficient in all areas of General Dentistry such as: - Periodontics, crown lengthening, pocket reduction procedures and regenerative procedures, scaling and root planning. - Prosthodontics, including teeth fixation. Performed numerous full mouth restoration and implant rehabilitation. - Metal free restorations, trained to work with Zirconium and porcelain Certifications / Training 2011. Training in advance aesthetic dental procedures. 2010. Prostodontics and Rehabilitation on Dental Implants course, BIOMET3i, National College of Dentists 2005. Dental Aesthetics course. National College of Dentists, Costa Rica. 1999. Investigation and Methodology on Clinical Investigation, Inciensa. 1994. General Clinical Dentistry fellowship . Kyushu University, Japan. 1991. Central American Regional Training on research and Investigation on epidemiology applied to dental care. 1990. Methods on epidemiology of pediatric health care, Inciensa. 1990. Statistical descriptive research, investigation, and consulting. Department of Statistics, Universidad de Costa Rica Experience 1986-to date. Private Clinical Dental practice, with emphasis on Aesthetics and Prevention. 1992-2006. Coordinator of Research and Investigation, National Program of Salt Fluoridation, Costa Rica. 1992-2006. Associate Researcher, National Program of Salt Fluoridation, Costa Rica. Seminars 2010. I International and VII National Dental Congress, Costa Rica 2010. Dental Congress, San Jose, Costa Rica 2009 Dental Congress, Cartago, Costa Rica 2009. XVII Dental Week FUNDECO-Universidad de Costa Rica Congress, with Dr. Luis Narcizo Baratieri Publications. 2009. "Prevalence and Severity of Dental Fluorosis with restaurative attention of the most severe fluorosis injuries. Doing research with over 300 children, and giving free dental treatment to the most affected ones.

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.