About Dr. Delfín Barquero
Dr. Delfín Barquero is a prosthodontist and the clinical director of DaVinci's Dental Care in San José, Costa Rica (practice dentists page).
Education and Training
According to the practice, he graduated as a general dentist from the Universidad de Costa Rica in 2002, completed an internship (2003–2004) and a residency in oral rehabilitation with honors (2007) at the same university, a course in advanced implant surgery at Tel Aviv University (2008), a course in implantology and oral rehabilitation at New York University (2011), and is a Digital Smile Design master instructor. He has taught at the Universidad de Costa Rica and ULACIT.
License
The public registry of the Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de Costa Rica lists "Delfin Barquero Barquero" with code 240503, specialty "Prostodoncia", status "Activo" (checked October 19, 2026) (CCDCR registry).
Facts you can check
- Licence240503 · Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de Costa Rica
- Works atDaVinci's Dental Care
Procedures performed
Specialties
Education & training
- TrainingNew York University
- TrainingTel Aviv University
- DegreeUniversidad de Costa Rica · Costa Rica
Getting to Costa Rica 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 Dr. Delfín Barquero
Where does Dr. Delfín Barquero practice?
Dr. Delfín Barquero works at DaVinci's Dental Care in San José, Costa Rica.
What are Dr. Delfín Barquero's qualifications?
Dr. Delfín Barquero has trained at New York University and Tel Aviv University. Details and sources are listed on this page.
What procedures does Dr. Delfín Barquero perform?
Dental Implants, Veneers.
Does Dr. Delfín Barquero speak English?
Yes. Dr. Delfín Barquero speaks Spanish, English.
How do I get to Dr. Delfín Barquero's clinic 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.
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About the clinic
Boutique restorative and cosmetic dental practice in Rohrmoser, San José, led by prosthodontist Dr. Delfín Barquero, with airport pickup for travellers, per the practice.
View clinic profileResearch & evidence
12 peer-reviewed sourcesPeer-reviewed studies relevant to the procedures Delfín Barquero 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
- 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.
- 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
Compiled from peer-reviewed medical literature indexed on PubMed. This overview is for general education and is not medical advice.