About Dr. Andrés Vanegas
Dr. Andrés Vanegas is a periodontist on the team of Carlos Acevedo Odontología in Barranquilla, focusing on the prevention and treatment of gum disease, according to the clinic (clinic team page).
Procedures performed
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Getting to Colombia from the U.S.
Visa. U.S. citizens need a valid U.S. passport and no visa for tourism or business stays of up to 90 days (180 days in total per calendar year). Colombia asks travelers to complete the free online Check-Mig form within 72 hours before the flight, and entry may be refused without a return ticket.
Flights. Nonstop flights reach Bogotá and Medellín from several U.S. hubs, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Atlanta and New York; from South Florida the flight is about 3 to 4 hours. Colombia stays on UTC−5 all year, the same as U.S. Eastern Standard Time.
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. Andrés Vanegas
Where does Dr. Andrés Vanegas practice?
Dr. Andrés Vanegas works at Carlos Acevedo Odontología in Barranquilla, Colombia.
What procedures does Dr. Andrés Vanegas perform?
Dental Implants.
Does Dr. Andrés Vanegas speak English?
Dr. Andrés Vanegas speaks Spanish. The clinic provides an interpreter for English-speaking patients; confirm this when you book.
How do I get to Dr. Andrés Vanegas's clinic from the U.S.?
U.S. citizens need a valid U.S. passport and no visa for tourism or business stays of up to 90 days (180 days in total per calendar year). Colombia asks travelers to complete the free online Check-Mig form within 72 hours before the flight, and entry may be refused without a return ticket. Nonstop flights reach Bogotá and Medellín from several U.S. hubs, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Atlanta and New York; from South Florida the flight is about 3 to 4 hours. Colombia stays on UTC−5 all year, the same as U.S. Eastern Standard Time.
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About the clinic
Dental clinic in Riomar, Barranquilla, led by oral surgeon and implant dentist Dr. Carlos Acevedo, offering guided implant surgery, smile design, orthodontics and CEREC, per the clinic.
View clinic profileResearch & evidence
12 peer-reviewed sourcesPeer-reviewed studies relevant to the procedures Andrés Vanegas performs. 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.