About Dr. Irma Gavaldón
Dr. Irma Gavaldón, DDS, MS, AEGD, is the founder of Cancun Dental Specialists and leads its medical tourism program (clinic profile). Her clinic profile lists a 1992 Mexican dental licence (No. 789550), a 2007 Michigan dental licence and a 2010 California dental licence.
Clinical Focus
According to the clinic, her focus is complex restorative cases, full-mouth restorations, implant rehabilitation and cosmetic restorations.
Experience
The clinic states she has studied, taught and practiced dentistry for more than 30 years. Her profile lists a DDS from UNAM (1978–82), an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) diploma (2005–06) and a master's program in restorative dentistry (2006–08) at the University of Michigan, where the clinic says she also taught third-year dental students.
Facts you can check
- Licence789550 · Dirección General de Profesiones, SEP (Mexico) — cédula profesional
- Certifications listedDental licences: Mexico (1992), Michigan (2007), California No. 60022 (2010) — per the clinic
- Works atCancun Dental Specialists
Certifications, licenses & patents
- LicenseDental licences: Mexico (1992), Michigan (2007), California No. 60022 (2010) — per the clinic
Procedures performed
Specialties
Education & training
- DegreeUniversity of Michigan
- DegreeUniversidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
Prices for procedures by Dr. Irma Gavaldón
| Procedure | Price at Cancun Dental Specialists | Typical U.S. price |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Implants | From $900 | From $2,143 |
| Veneers | From $450 | From $1,455 |
Clinic quotes in USD; final prices are confirmed in writing after a free consultation. Flights and hotel are not included.
Getting to Mexico from the U.S.
Visa. U.S. passport holders travel without a visa for up to 180 days. A passport book is required for air travel, and a tourist permit (FMM, issued digitally at airports) is required on arrival.
Flights. The shortest trip of any destination we work with. Nonstop flights to Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey and Cancun from most large U.S. hubs, 2 to 5 hours; Tijuana is reachable on foot from San Diego.
U.S. State Department advisory. The advisory is set state by state. Baja California, where Tijuana and Ensenada are, is at Level 3 – Reconsider Travel, because of crime and kidnapping; U.S. government employees face no extra restrictions in Tijuana, Ensenada or Rosarito, and most violence happens outside tourist areas.Read the advisory.
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. Irma Gavaldón
Where does Dr. Irma Gavaldón practice?
Dr. Irma Gavaldón works at Cancun Dental Specialists in Cancún, Mexico.
What are Dr. Irma Gavaldón's qualifications?
Dr. Irma Gavaldón has 30 years of experience, trained at University of Michigan and University of Michigan, credentials and memberships include Dental licences: Mexico (1992), Michigan (2007), California No. 60022 (2010) — per the clinic. Details and sources are listed on this page.
What procedures does Dr. Irma Gavaldón perform?
Dental Implants, Veneers.
Does Dr. Irma Gavaldón speak English?
Yes. Dr. Irma Gavaldón speaks English, Spanish.
How much does surgery with Dr. Irma Gavaldón cost?
Prices quoted by Cancun Dental Specialists for procedures Dr. Irma Gavaldón performs, in U.S. dollars: Dental Implants $900; Veneers $450. Final quotes are confirmed in writing after a free consultation.
How do I get to Dr. Irma Gavaldón's clinic from the U.S.?
U.S. passport holders travel without a visa for up to 180 days. A passport book is required for air travel, and a tourist permit (FMM, issued digitally at airports) is required on arrival. The shortest trip of any destination we work with. Nonstop flights to Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey and Cancun from most large U.S. hubs, 2 to 5 hours; Tijuana is reachable on foot from San Diego.
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- You share the relevant medical details and photos for the clinic to review.
- The clinic's medical team assesses suitability and prepares a proposal.
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About the clinic
Dental clinic in the Cancún Hotel Zone founded by Dr. Irma Gavaldón, with an in-house CAD/CAM lab and a published USD price list for implants, All-on-4, crowns and veneers, per the clinic.
View clinic profileResearch & evidence
12 peer-reviewed sourcesPeer-reviewed studies relevant to the procedures Irma Gavaldón 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.