About Dr. Vanessa Flores
Dr. Vanessa Flores is the endodontist at ConfiDental Costa Rica (clinic team page).
Education
According to the clinic, she graduated from the Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT) in 2012, earned a postgraduate endodontics certificate (2017) and a master's in education from the Universidad Nacional Andrés Bello in Santiago, Chile, where she has taught endodontics, and is a member of the Chilean endodontic society. Her practice has been limited to endodontics since 2017.
License
The public registry of the Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de Costa Rica lists "Vanessa Magally Flores Benavides" with code 468812, specialty "Endodoncia", status "Activo" (checked October 19, 2026) (CCDCR registry).
Facts you can check
- Licence468812 · Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de Costa Rica
- MembershipsSociedad de Endodoncia de Chile
- Works atConfiDental Costa Rica
Specialties
Education & training
- DegreeUniversidad Nacional Andrés Bello
- DegreeULACIT · Costa Rica
Professional memberships
- MembershipSociedad de Endodoncia de Chile
Membership reflects participation in a professional body — not an endorsement of this doctor by that organization.
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. Vanessa Flores
Where does Dr. Vanessa Flores practice?
Dr. Vanessa Flores works at ConfiDental Costa Rica in San José, Costa Rica.
What are Dr. Vanessa Flores's qualifications?
Dr. Vanessa Flores has trained at Universidad Nacional Andrés Bello and Universidad Nacional Andrés Bello, credentials and memberships include Sociedad de Endodoncia de Chile. Details and sources are listed on this page.
Does Dr. Vanessa Flores speak English?
Yes. Dr. Vanessa Flores speaks Spanish, English.
How do I get to Dr. Vanessa Flores'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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