About Dr. Mario Bonilla
Dr. Mario Bonilla is listed by New Smile Dental Group in San José, Costa Rica, as a dentist in dental implants and oral surgery (clinic team page). The clinic does not publish education or years of experience.
License
The public registry of the Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de Costa Rica lists "Mario Bonilla Robert" with code 1654099, with no registered specialty, status "Activo" (checked October 19, 2026) (CCDCR registry).
Facts you can check
- Licence1654099 · Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de Costa Rica
- Works atNew Smile Dental Group
Procedures performed
Specialties
Prices for procedures by Dr. Mario Bonilla
| Procedure | Price at New Smile Dental Group | Typical U.S. price |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Implants | From $990 | From $2,143 |
Clinic quotes in USD; final prices are confirmed in writing after a free consultation. Flights and hotel are not included.
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. Mario Bonilla
Where does Dr. Mario Bonilla practice?
Dr. Mario Bonilla works at New Smile Dental Group in San José, Costa Rica.
What procedures does Dr. Mario Bonilla perform?
Dental Implants.
Does Dr. Mario Bonilla speak English?
Yes. Dr. Mario Bonilla speaks Spanish, English.
How much does surgery with Dr. Mario Bonilla cost?
Prices quoted by New Smile Dental Group for procedures Dr. Mario Bonilla performs, in U.S. dollars: Dental Implants $990. Final quotes are confirmed in writing after a free consultation.
How do I get to Dr. Mario Bonilla'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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- You send a request through the form — this does not commit you to treatment.
- An XCuro coordinator contacts you to understand what you are looking for.
- You share the relevant medical details and photos for the clinic to review.
- The clinic's medical team assesses suitability and prepares a proposal.
- If you decide to go ahead, you plan the appointment and travel together.
Whether a procedure is suitable for you — and the technique, risks and likely results — can only be confirmed by an individual medical assessment.
About the clinic
Restorative dental clinic in central San José with an in-house lab, USD prices, implant and full-arch work, and a lifetime implant warranty, per the clinic.
View clinic profileResearch & evidence
12 peer-reviewed sourcesPeer-reviewed studies relevant to the procedures Mario Bonilla 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.