About Dr. Vinicio Prada
Dr. Vinicio Prada is the prosthodontist at DDS Dental in Escazú, Costa Rica, and handles crowns, bridges and restorations over implants (clinic profile).
Education
According to the clinic, he graduated as a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the Universidad de Costa Rica and completed graduate specialty training in prosthodontics at Louisiana State University in New Orleans. He previously headed the dentistry department of Costa Rica's Ministry of Health in Puntarenas.
License
The public registry of the Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de Costa Rica lists "Vinicio Prada Valverde" with code 1326092, specialty "Prostodoncia", status "Activo" (checked October 19, 2026) (CCDCR registry).
Facts you can check
- Licence1326092 · Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de Costa Rica
- Works atDDS Dental
Procedures performed
Specialties
Education & training
- DegreeUniversidad de Costa Rica · Costa Rica
- TrainingLouisiana State University
Prices for procedures by Dr. Vinicio Prada
| Procedure | Price at DDS Dental | Typical U.S. price |
|---|---|---|
| Veneers | From $670 | 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 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. Vinicio Prada
Where does Dr. Vinicio Prada practice?
Dr. Vinicio Prada works at DDS Dental in Escazú, Costa Rica.
What are Dr. Vinicio Prada's qualifications?
Dr. Vinicio Prada has trained at Universidad de Costa Rica and Louisiana State University. Details and sources are listed on this page.
What procedures does Dr. Vinicio Prada perform?
Dental Implants, Veneers.
Does Dr. Vinicio Prada speak English?
Yes. Dr. Vinicio Prada speaks Spanish, English.
How much does surgery with Dr. Vinicio Prada cost?
Prices quoted by DDS Dental for procedures Dr. Vinicio Prada performs, in U.S. dollars: Veneers $670. Final quotes are confirmed in writing after a free consultation.
How do I get to Dr. Vinicio Prada'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.
View clinic profileResearch & evidence
12 peer-reviewed sourcesPeer-reviewed studies relevant to the procedures Vinicio Prada 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.