DDS Dental
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- Doctors6 listed on xcuro
- Doctors' languagesSpanish, English
- Pricesfrom $670
- Prices checkedOctober 19, 2026
Dental specialists clinic in San Rafael de Escazú (San José) with U.S.-trained specialists, in-house CT and lab, and USD starting prices, per the clinic.
Overview
DDS Dental is a dental specialists' clinic in San Rafael de Escazú, on the west side of San José, Costa Rica, at Plaza Fuentes del Obelisco (units 5 and 6), about 20 minutes from Juan Santamaría airport. The clinic says it has treated international patients since 2005 (clinic website; team page).
Specialties and Treatment Focus
The clinic offers implants including All-on-4 and All-on-6, crowns, veneers, root canal treatment, oral and maxillofacial surgery (including zygomatic implants), periodontics, orthodontics and pediatric dentistry. It reports an in-house radiology center with CT, intraoral scanning, its own dental laboratory and dental microscopes (clinic website).
The clinic publishes starting prices in U.S. dollars: veneers and crowns over natural teeth from $670, crowns over implants from $905, root canal treatment from $380, and All-on-4 from $5,750 (first trip) plus $7,790 (second trip) per arch. It says procedures are guaranteed (clinic website).
Doctors and Medical Team
The team page lists six specialists: prosthodontist Dr. Vinicio Prada, periodontist Dr. Enrique González, oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Alejandro Sáenz, orthodontist Dr. Rolando Guzmán, endodontist Dr. Paola Carranza and pediatric dentist Dr. Gabriela Atmetlla (team page). According to the clinic, several trained in the United States (Louisiana State University, Baylor College of Dentistry, Tufts University and the University of Pittsburgh). Five of them appear in the public registry of the Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de Costa Rica as active, with the matching registered specialty (CCDCR registry).
International Patient Experience
Patient reviews quoted on the website describe airport pickup and a nearby hotel; the clinic itself describes a four-step process with a free treatment plan, help scheduling flights and appointments, and English-speaking staff (clinic website).
Key Facts
- Location: San Rafael de Escazú, San José, Costa Rica, per the clinic.
- Six specialists; five checked as active with a registered specialty in the national dental college registry.
- Veneers from $670; All-on-4 from $5,750 + $7,790 per arch (two trips), per the clinic.
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Procedures & prices
Last verified: October 19, 2026
| Procedure | Price at DDS Dental | Typical U.S. price |
|---|---|---|
| Veneers Veneers from $670; crowns from $670; crowns over implants from $905. Per DDS Dental website, https://www.ddsdentalcr.com/, checked 2026-10-19 | From $670 | From $1,455 |
U.S. prices come from the sources named on each procedure page. Flights and hotel are not included.
Getting to Escazú from the U.S.
Visa. A U.S. passport valid for the duration of your stay and a return or onward ticket. Authorities may allow visitors to stay up to 180 days without a visa, but this is not guaranteed. People who owe money in Costa Rica, including unpaid medical bills, may be prevented from leaving.
Flights. Two international airports serve U.S. flights: San José (SJO) and Liberia (LIR) in Guanacaste. Nonstop flights leave from many U.S. hubs; from Miami or Houston the flight is about 3 hours. Costa Rica stays on UTC−6 all year, the same as U.S. Central Standard Time.
U.S. State Department advisory. Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution (issued April 2, 2026), due to crime. The advisory says petty crime is common throughout Costa Rica and that violent crime, including armed robbery, homicide and sexual assault, also affects tourists.Read the advisory.
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Frequently asked questions about DDS Dental
How much does treatment cost at DDS Dental?
Published starting prices at DDS Dental, in U.S. dollars: Veneers from $670. xcuro has no contract with this clinic; final quotes depend on your case and come from the clinic in writing.
Where is DDS Dental?
DDS Dental is in Escazú, Costa Rica. Address: Plaza Fuentes del Obelisco, units 5 and 6, San Rafael de Escazú, San José, Costa Rica.
What do patients say about DDS Dental?
On independent review platforms: Google Maps 5.0 out of 5 from 517 reviews. We link to each source so you can read the reviews yourself.
How do I get to DDS Dental from the U.S.?
A U.S. passport valid for the duration of your stay and a return or onward ticket. Authorities may allow visitors to stay up to 180 days without a visa, but this is not guaranteed. People who owe money in Costa Rica, including unpaid medical bills, may be prevented from leaving. Two international airports serve U.S. flights: San José (SJO) and Liberia (LIR) in Guanacaste. Nonstop flights leave from many U.S. hubs; from Miami or Houston the flight is about 3 hours. Costa Rica stays on UTC−6 all year, the same as U.S. Central Standard Time.
Is DDS Dental an xcuro partner clinic?
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Research & evidence
12 peer-reviewed sourcesPeer-reviewed studies relevant to the procedures offered at DDS Dental. Compiled from systematic reviews, meta-analyses and clinical research indexed on PubMed.
- Survival and Complication Rates of Ceramic Partial Coverage Restorations (PCRs) and Ceramic Laminate Veneers Made of Different Types of Ceramics. Consensus Statement From SSRD, SEPES, and PROSEC Conference on Minimally Invasive Restorations.
- The Effect of Immediate Dentin Sealing on the Marginal Adaptation and Microleakage of Indirect Restorations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
- Survival and Complication Rates of Feldspathic, Leucite-Reinforced, Lithium Disilicate and Zirconia Ceramic Laminate Veneers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
- Clinical Complications and Survival Rate of Resin Matrix Ceramic Restorations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
- Clinical Performance and Survival Outcomes of Milled Versus Pressed Lithium Disilicate Veneers: A Systematic Review.
Compiled from peer-reviewed medical literature indexed on PubMed. This overview is for general education and is not medical advice.