LS Dental Costa Rica
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- Founded2011
- Doctors6 listed on xcuro
- Doctors' languagesSpanish, English
- Pricesfrom $1,200
- Prices checkedOctober 19, 2026
Dental clinic in Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, near Liberia airport, with an in-house lab and a seven-dentist team; implants with crown from $1,200, per the clinic.
Overview
LS Dental Costa Rica is a dental clinic in Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, on Costa Rica's Pacific coast, about 40 minutes from Liberia International Airport (LIR). It is located in Plaza Dos Palos and is led by founder Dr. Ricardo López; the clinic describes itself as working in digital dentistry since 2011, with its own dental laboratory (clinic website; about page).
Specialties and Treatment Focus
The clinic lists dental implants, All-on-4 and All-on-X full-arch restorations, implant-supported bridges, veneers, crowns, root canal treatment, teeth whitening, digital smile design and full-mouth restoration. It says most implant cases take two trips, with temporary teeth the day after All-on-4 surgery and final teeth on the second visit (clinic website).
In its own price comparison the clinic gives an all-inclusive dental implant (implant, abutment and crown) starting at $1,200 (clinic article on implant costs). One of its articles mentions a 10-year warranty on its work (clinic article).
Doctors and Medical Team
The team page presents seven dentists, including founder Dr. Ricardo López (implants and restorative digital dentistry), periodontist Dr. Bryan Castro, maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Josué Jiménez, orthodontist Dr. Jeffrey Monge, endodontist Dr. Edgar Pabón and general dentist Dr. Maricarmen Hidalgo, each with a list of training (team page). These six appear as active in the public registry of the Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de Costa Rica (CCDCR registry).
International Patient Experience
According to the clinic, the team is bilingual, an international patient coordinator guides patients before, during and after treatment, and follow-up after returning home is handled by WhatsApp, email or video call, coordinated with the patient's local dentist if needed. It has a U.S. toll-free number (clinic website).
Key Facts
- Location: Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica (40 minutes from Liberia airport), per the clinic.
- Six dentists checked as active in the national dental college registry.
- Implant with abutment and crown from $1,200, per the clinic.
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Procedures & prices
Last verified: October 19, 2026
| Procedure | Price at LS Dental Costa Rica | Typical U.S. price |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Implants All-inclusive implant (implant, abutment, crown) from $1,200. Per LS Dental website, https://lsdentalcostarica.com/blog/save-money-dental-implants, checked 2026-10-19 | From $1,200 | From $2,143 |
U.S. prices come from the sources named on each procedure page. Flights and hotel are not included.
Doctors at LS Dental Costa Rica
Getting to Playas del Coco 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 LS Dental Costa Rica
How much does treatment cost at LS Dental Costa Rica?
Published starting prices at LS Dental Costa Rica, in U.S. dollars: Dental Implants from $1,200. xcuro has no contract with this clinic; final quotes depend on your case and come from the clinic in writing.
Where is LS Dental Costa Rica?
LS Dental Costa Rica is in Playas del Coco, Costa Rica. Address: Plaza Dos Palos, local 2, Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
What do patients say about LS Dental Costa Rica?
On independent review platforms: Google Maps 4.9 out of 5 from 187 reviews. We link to each source so you can read the reviews yourself.
How do I get to LS Dental Costa Rica 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 LS Dental Costa Rica an xcuro partner clinic?
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Research & evidence
12 peer-reviewed sourcesPeer-reviewed studies relevant to the procedures offered at LS Dental Costa Rica. Compiled from systematic reviews, meta-analyses and clinical research indexed on PubMed.
- Consensus Report of Group 2 of the 1st Global Consensus for Clinical Guidelines
- Consensus Report of Group 1 of the 1st Global Consensus for Clinical Guidelines
- Regenerative Surgical Treatment of Peri-Implantitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Impact of Open Proximal Contacts on Peri-Implant Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Dental implant survival and marginal bone loss after a minimum of 20 years: systematic review
Compiled from peer-reviewed medical literature indexed on PubMed. This overview is for general education and is not medical advice.