About Dr. Paola Carranza
Dr. Paola Carranza is the endodontist at DDS Dental in Escazú, Costa Rica (clinic profile).
Education
According to the clinic, she graduated in dental surgery from ULACIT in San José and completed postgraduate studies in endodontics at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, and teaches endodontics at the Universidad de Costa Rica.
License
The public registry of the Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de Costa Rica lists "Paola Carranza Colina" with code 1782000, specialty "Endodoncia", status "Activo" (checked October 19, 2026) (CCDCR registry).
Facts you can check
- Licence1782000 · Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de Costa Rica
- Works atDDS Dental
Specialties
Education & training
- DegreeULACIT · Costa Rica
- DegreeTufts University School of Dental Medicine
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. Paola Carranza
Where does Dr. Paola Carranza practice?
Dr. Paola Carranza works at DDS Dental in Escazú, Costa Rica.
What are Dr. Paola Carranza's qualifications?
Dr. Paola Carranza has trained at ULACIT and Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Details and sources are listed on this page.
Does Dr. Paola Carranza speak English?
Yes. Dr. Paola Carranza speaks Spanish, English.
How do I get to Dr. Paola Carranza'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
Dental specialists clinic in San Rafael de Escazú (San José) with U.S.-trained specialists, in-house CT and lab, and USD starting prices, per the clinic.
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