Why International Patients Choose This Clinic

An on-site prosthetic laboratory speeds up crowns, bridges, and veneers, helping reduce visits and overall treatment time. The team also offers dermo-aesthetic options for facial harmony, so travelers can combine dental work with a short break on the Mediterranean coast.

Advanced Tech & Comprehensive Services

Galena’s multi-specialty team covers most needs in one place, coordinating complex cases and everyday care alike:

• Implant dentistry, including single implants, bone grafting, sinus lifts, fixed full or partial prostheses on multiple implants, and implant-supported overdentures
• Oral surgery, including extractions and grafting to prepare for implants
• Aesthetic and restorative dentistry, including porcelain and zirconia crowns, composite and porcelain veneers, inlays, onlays, and internal whitening
• Endodontics, including root canal therapy for anterior, premolar, and molar teeth
• Orthodontics, including invisible aligners, Damon self-ligating braces, sapphire braces, metal braces, and children’s orthodontics
• Hygiene and prevention, including cleanings, scaling and root planing, and night guards for bruxism

Patient Comfort & Amenities

• Free Wi-Fi
• Free water
• Free parking
• Free phone calls
• Wheelchair accessible facility
• Multilingual team used to hosting international visitors

Doctors: Highlights

Dr. Gabriel García Galipienzo

• Experience: 10 years of practice
• Languages: English and Spanish
• Education/Training: DDS; Master of Periodontology & Osseointegration; Expert in Aesthetic & Reconstructive Periodontal Surgery; Expert in Prosthesis over Implants; Expert in BOPT technique; Master of Orthodontics
• Professional associations: SEPA, ADA, EAO

Dr. Indira Ćausević

• Experience: 31 years of practice
• Languages: English, Spanish, Russian, and Serbian
• Education: DDS
• Professional associations: SEPA

Location & How to Get There

Galena is in the Catral area of Alicante province, a short drive from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and close to the coast. The city of Murcia is roughly 40 minutes west by car.

For door-to-door convenience, use licensed taxis, Uber, or Cabify. Rental cars are widely available at Alicante–Elche Airport, and parking is provided on site.

At-a-Glance Travel Times

• Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to clinic: Approximately 30–35 minutes by car
• Murcia city to clinic: Approximately 40 minutes by car
• Madrid to Alicante: AVE high-speed train approximately 2.5–3 hours; drive approximately 4–4.5 hours
• Barcelona to Alicante: Train approximately 4.5–5.5 hours; flight approximately 1 hour to ALC plus drive time
• London, Paris, Amsterdam, Dublin, or Berlin to ALC: Approximately 2–3 hours by nonstop flight, depending on seasonal frequency

Booking, Payment & Hours

Reserve through Dental Departures for an itemized quote, schedule help, and the Best Price Guarantee.

Accepted payments: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, bank transfer, and cash.

Hours: Listed as by appointment, UTC+01. Confirm your slot when booking.

Warranties & Aftercare

Device and material warranties, such as those for certain implant systems, come from the manufacturer. Clinic treatment guarantees vary by procedure. Request a written guarantee for your case and keep copies of your plan, invoices, and x-rays. Dental Departures can help document what is covered and for how long.

FAQs

1. What treatments are most popular with international patients?

Short answer: Implants, full-arch bridges, veneers, crowns, and clear aligners.

More detail: With an on-site lab and experienced surgeons, Galena streamlines full-mouth cases and cosmetic work, reducing time between preparation and final prosthetics.

2. Does the clinic offer guarantees or warranties?

Short answer: Yes, ask for a written guarantee.

More detail: Manufacturers provide material warranties on specific components. Clinic-level guarantees depend on the treatment and maintenance schedule. Get the terms, duration, and exclusions in writing.

3. Where is the clinic and how do I reach it?

Short answer: The clinic is in Catral, Alicante province, near Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC).

More detail: Drive approximately 30–35 minutes from ALC. Murcia is approximately 40 minutes west. Use taxis, Uber, or Cabify for easy door-to-door travel. On-site parking is available if you rent a car.

4. Which languages are spoken?

Short answer: English and Spanish are standard. Russian and Serbian are available through team members.

More detail: Language support covers consultations, consent, and aftercare, which is handy for first-time dental travelers.

5. What payment types are accepted?

Short answer: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, bank transfer, and cash.

More detail: Bring a photo ID for card payments. Ask your bank about daily limits and foreign transaction fees before your appointment.

6. Can I finish treatment in a single trip?

Short answer: Often yes, but it depends on your case.

More detail: Cleanings, fillings, whitening, and many single crowns or veneers are typically completed in one visit. Implants may require healing before final teeth. Temporary solutions may be available in the interim.

7. Is the clinic wheelchair accessible?

Short answer: Yes.

More detail: The facility is wheelchair accessible. Let the staff know any mobility needs so they can coordinate access and assistance.

8. Do they offer children’s dentistry and orthodontics?

Short answer: Yes, pediatric care and braces or aligners are available for kids and adults.

More detail: Options include Damon self-ligating braces, sapphire braces, metal braces, and invisible aligners.