About Dr. Rolando Guzmán
Dr. Rolando Guzmán is the orthodontist at DDS Dental in Escazú, Costa Rica (clinic profile).
Education
According to the clinic, he graduated in dental surgery from the Universidad de Costa Rica and completed specialties in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics and a Master of Dental Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh, where he was an adjunct professor; he has headed the orthodontics department at the UCR dental school.
License
The public registry of the Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de Costa Rica lists "Rolando Guzman Calzada" with code 1218089, specialty "Odontopediatria, Ortodoncia-Ortopedia", status "Activo" (checked October 19, 2026) (CCDCR registry).
Facts you can check
- Licence1218089 · Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de Costa Rica
- Works atDDS Dental
Specialties
Education & training
- DegreeUniversidad de Costa Rica · Costa Rica
- TrainingUniversity of Pittsburgh
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. Rolando Guzmán
Where does Dr. Rolando Guzmán practice?
Dr. Rolando Guzmán works at DDS Dental in Escazú, Costa Rica.
What are Dr. Rolando Guzmán's qualifications?
Dr. Rolando Guzmán has trained at Universidad de Costa Rica and University of Pittsburgh. Details and sources are listed on this page.
Does Dr. Rolando Guzmán speak English?
Yes. Dr. Rolando Guzmán speaks Spanish, English.
How do I get to Dr. Rolando Guzmán'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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