About Dr. Carlos Acevedo
Dr. Carlos Acevedo leads Carlos Acevedo Odontología, a dental clinic in Barranquilla, Colombia (clinic profile).
Education and Training
According to his profile, he is a dentist from Universidad Santo Tomás de Bucaramanga and a specialist in oral surgery and implantology from the Colegio Odontológico Colombiano. The profile says he lectures internationally on Bicon dental implants, is a certified trainer in CEREC CAD/CAM restorations from Sirona (Bensheim, Germany), completed continuing-education courses at New York University, and has taught oral surgery and oral medicine at the Colegio Odontológico in Bogotá and at the Metropolitana and San Martín universities in Barranquilla.
Facts you can check
- Certifications listedCEREC certified trainer
- Works atCarlos Acevedo Odontología
Certifications, licenses & patents
- QualificationCEREC certified trainer
Procedures performed
Specialties
Education & training
- DegreeUniversidad Santo Tomás de Bucaramanga · Colombia
- TrainingColegio Odontológico Colombiano · Colombia
- DegreeNew York University
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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. Carlos Acevedo
Where does Dr. Carlos Acevedo practice?
Dr. Carlos Acevedo works at Carlos Acevedo Odontología in Barranquilla, Colombia.
What are Dr. Carlos Acevedo's qualifications?
Dr. Carlos Acevedo has trained at Universidad Santo Tomás de Bucaramanga and Colegio Odontológico Colombiano, credentials and memberships include CEREC certified trainer. Details and sources are listed on this page.
What procedures does Dr. Carlos Acevedo perform?
Dental Implants.
Does Dr. Carlos Acevedo speak English?
Yes. Dr. Carlos Acevedo speaks Spanish, English.
How do I get to Dr. Carlos Acevedo'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 Carlos Acevedo 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.