Centro de Salud el Carmen works with a number of specialized health professionals in Alajuela – just outside the Costa Rican capital of San Jose – With a team of skilled and experienced dental professionals, Centro de Salud El Carmen offers a wide range of treatments and services, including preventive dentistry, restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and oral surgery for international patients visiting Costa Rica.
The clinic prioritizes patient comfort and satisfaction, providing a welcoming and friendly environment for individuals of all ages. Whether it's routine check-ups or more complex dental procedures, such as All-on-4 dental implants, Centro de Salud El Carmen aims to meet the oral health needs of their patients while maintaining a strong emphasis on professionalism and excellence in care.
Dentists
The dental team at this clinic consists of a number of highly qualified professionals with extensive experience in several fields.
-- Dr. Carolina Ovando Chajón received her degree in Dentistry in 2002 and graduated as a Dental Surgeon from the Universidad Latina de Costa Rica in 2003. With more than 21 years of experience, she is highly experienced in delivering comprehensive patient care.
-- Dr. Daniel Molina graduated as a Dental Surgeon from the Universidad Latina de Costa Rica in 2014. He also holds a specialization in Periodontology and Oral Medicine from the Universidad del Bosque in Colombia, and he joined the University of Costa Rica in 2021.
-- Dr. Karen Mora Ballestero obtained her degree in Dentistry with a focus on periodontology in 2019 and graduated as a Dental Surgeon from the University of Costa Rica in 2020.
-- Dr. Carlos Ortiz earned his degree in Dentistry in 2015 and graduated as a Dental Surgeon from the University of Costa Rica in the same year. He further specialized in endodontics, and he completed his studies in 2019.
Treatments
Centro de Salud El Carmen offers a range of cosmetic procedures and dental services, including:
- Teeth whitening
- Composite fillings
- Deep cleaning, scaling & root planing
- Extractions
- Temporary crown/veneers
- Zirconia crowns
- Zirconia veneers
- Full and partial dentures
- Single X-ray (bitewing or periapical) and panoramic X-rays
- All-on-4/6 full-arch restoration
- Zirconia crown on implant
- Orthodontics
- Frenectomy
- Gingivoplasty/gingivectomy
- Night guards
- Bone grafting
- Root canal therapy
Location
Centro de Salud el Carmen is located in downtown Alajuela (known as “The City of Mangoes”) just 10 minutes from the airport, close to good transportation links, hotels, restaurants, and amenities, for patients and loved ones who may join them.
Costa Rica’s capital San Jose can be reached within approximately 20 minutes from the clinic in Alajuela.
How to Schedule Your Appointment
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Procedure | Price | Duration |
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All-on-Five System with fixed acrylic bridge | SGD 18,168 - SGD 20,764 | |
All-on-Six System with fixed acrylic bridge | SGD 19,466 - SGD 22,061 SGD 38,932 | |
All-on-Six System with fixed Porcelain bridge | SGD 20,764 - SGD 23,359 | |
Bone graft (large) | SGD 1,298 - SGD 1,557 SGD 2,595 | |
Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 2 implants) | SGD 5,840 - SGD 7,137 SGD 8,954 | |
Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 4 implants) | SGD 8,435 - SGD 9,733 SGD 15,962 | |
Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 6 implants) | SGD 9,733 - SGD 11,031 SGD 22,970 | |
Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 8 implants) | SGD 11,031 - SGD 12,328 SGD 29,848 | |
Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 4 implants) | SGD 17,519 - SGD 19,466 SGD 31,145 | |
Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 6 implants) | SGD 22,710 - SGD 24,657 SGD 36,336 | |
Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 8 implants) | SGD 29,199 - SGD 32,443 SGD 41,527 | |
Mini Implant | SGD 779 - SGD 908 SGD 1,427 | |
Porcelain metal Crown on implant (including abutment) | SGD 1,168 - SGD 1,298 | |
Sinus lifting | SGD 2,595 - SGD 5,191 SGD 5,191 | |
Snap on Denture supported over 4 implants | SGD 17,519 - SGD 19,466 | |
Snap on Denture supported over 6 Implants | SGD 22,710 - SGD 24,657 | |
Standard Implant Crown (including abutment) | SGD 1,298 - SGD 1,427 SGD 4,996 | |
Standard Titanium Dental Implant (implant only) | SGD 1,298 - SGD 1,557 SGD 2,855 |
Procedure | Price | Duration |
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Composite Veneer (direct bonding) | SGD 162 - SGD 195 SGD 324 | 1 - 2 days |
Full Porcelain/Ceramic Crown | SGD 531 - SGD 632 SGD 1,363 | 3 - 5 days |
Porcelain Veneer | SGD 531 - SGD 632 SGD 1,928 | 3 - 5 days |
Temporary Crown/Veneer | SGD 79 - SGD 91 SGD 195 | 1 day |
Zirconia Crown | SGD 531 - SGD 632 SGD 2,076 | 3 - 5 days |
Zirconia Veneer | SGD 531 - SGD 632 SGD 1,817 | 3 - 5 days |
Procedure | Price | Duration |
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Full Denture Metal (upper or lower) | SGD 514 - SGD 555 | 3 - 5 days |
Full Denture, Acrylic Teeth (upper or lower) | SGD 405 - SGD 415 SGD 2,336 | 3 - 5 days |
Full Denture, Immediate or Healing (upper or lower) | SGD 244 - SGD 260 SGD 1,947 | 3 - 5 days |
Full Denture, Porcelain Teeth (upper or lower) | SGD 1,298 - SGD 1,817 SGD 2,855 | 5 days |
Partial Denture, Acrylic Frame | SGD 844 - SGD 947 SGD 1,557 | 3 - 5 days |
Partial Denture, Flexible Frame | SGD 844 - SGD 947 SGD 1,817 | 3 - 5 days |
Temporary Partial or Flipper | SGD 389 - SGD 519 SGD 584 | 1 day |
Temporary Partial or Flipper (Clinic Lab) | SGD 389 - SGD 519 | |
Temporary Partial or Flipper (Outside Lab) | SGD 244 - SGD 260 | 3 - 5 days |
Temporary plate | SGD 244 - SGD 260 | 3 - 5 days |
Procedure | Price | Duration |
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Post/Core Build-up | SGD 156 - SGD 195 SGD 519 | 1 day |
Root canal (molar) | SGD 649 - SGD 779 SGD 1,752 | 1 day |
Root canal (anterior tooth) | SGD 649 - SGD 779 SGD 1,038 | 1 day |
Root canal (any tooth) | SGD 649 - SGD 779 SGD 1,541 | 1 day |
Root canal (premolar) | SGD 649 - SGD 779 SGD 1,492 | 1 day |
Root Canal Treatment (including post/core & standard crown) | SGD 1,168 - SGD 1,298 SGD 2,855 | 3 - 5 days |
Procedure | Price | Duration |
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Composite Filling | SGD 77 - SGD 143 SGD 262 | 1 day |
Deep Cleaning, Scaling & Root Planing (per quadrant) | SGD 324 - SGD 584 SGD 260 | 1 day |
Extraction (simple) | SGD 130 - SGD 195 SGD 227 | 1 day |
Extraction (surgical or impacted) | SGD 324 - SGD 363 SGD 730 | 1 day |
Extraction (wisdom tooth) | SGD 363 - SGD 415 | 1 day |
Inlay/Onlay | SGD 480 - SGD 506 SGD 1,168 | 1 day |
Laser Teeth Whitening | SGD 324 - SGD 584 SGD 644 | 1 day |
Regular Teeth Cleaning | SGD 260 - SGD 389 SGD 164 | 1 day |
Teeth Whitening | SGD 260 - SGD 519 | 1 day |
Teeth Whitening, take home kit | SGD 260 - SGD 389 SGD 357 | 1 - 2 days |
Procedure | Price | Duration |
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CT Scan/3D X-ray | SGD 104 - SGD 130 SGD 649 | 1 day |
Panoramic X-Rays | SGD 39 - SGD 52 SGD 182 | 1 day |
Single X-Ray (bitewing or periapical) | SGD 27 - SGD 39 SGD 45 | 1 day |
Procedure | Price | Duration |
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Amalgam Filling | SGD 67 - SGD 71 | 1 day |
Extraction ( Primary tooth) | SGD 91 - SGD 104 | 1 day |
Frenectomy | SGD 454 - SGD 584 | 1 day |
Gingivectomy | SGD 779 - SGD 908 | 1 day |
Gingivoplasty | SGD 779 - SGD 1,168 | 1 day |
Night guard (hard plastic) | SGD 260 - SGD 324 SGD 973 | 3 - 5 days |
Night guard (soft plastic) | SGD 260 - SGD 324 SGD 779 | 3 - 5 days |
Preventive resin restoration (P.R.R.) | SGD 67 - SGD 71 | 1 day |
Prophylaxis | SGD 91 - SGD 104 | 1 day |
Pulpotomy / Pulpectomy | SGD 260 - SGD 389 | 1 day |
Reconstructive SurgeryAdditional NotesProcedure can be done 3-5 hours. Recovery is 7 days. | SGD 1,557 - SGD 1,947 | |
Resin Composite Filling ( Primary tooth) | SGD 78 - SGD 91 | 1 day |
Sealant | SGD 52 - SGD 65 | 1 day |
Space maintainer | SGD 260 - SGD 324 | 1 day |
Procedure | Price | Duration |
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Retainers | SGD 195 - SGD 260 |
Excellent service, high quality professionals
Professionals of the first order. Excellent patient care and consideration. 100% recommended.
Excellent attention by the Doctors and all the staff of the clinic. Super recommended in the quality of care and work
Pleasant attention of the whole team, very professional and excellent customer service
Seper recommended, excellent location
MONDAY | 08:30 - 17:30 |
TUESDAY | 08:30 - 17:30 |
WEDNESDAY | 08:30 - 17:30 |
THURSDAY | 08:30 - 17:30 |
FRIDAY | 08:30 - 17:30 |
SATURDAY | 08:30 - 14:00 |
SUNDAY | - |