Dentistry Service in Costa Rica - Information
EXCELLENT DENTAL RESULTS
Dr. Alberto Coto Calvo is one of the most highly skilled dentist anywhere in the world.He works diligently at keeping abreast of the latest advances in all aspects of dentistry. He is an absolute perfectionist at his craft and believes that every patient is important. While Dr. Coto performs most dental procedures himself with a specialty in implant dentistry, crowns, bridges and restorative techniques he also has a full staff of specialists who perform other aspects of dentistry and periodontal. Each specialist is highly regarded in their field and are all bilingual English/ Spanish speaking.
• Dr. Coto performs most Dental procedures himself, with a specialty in Implants, Crowns, Bridges and Restorative Techniques.
• Well trained, caring assistants help him at the Dental Chairs, with particular focus on Patient Comfort.
- Graduated from Universidad de Costa Rica 2005
- 5 years experience in Oral Surgery
- Minor in Orthodontics
- Diplomate in Implant Dentistry of Miami University
- Diplomate in Implant Dentistry of IPS
- Member of American Academy of Osseointegration
- Member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologist
• Frank Gallardo operates the onsite High Tec Dental Lab and directs his team of assistants in quickly but accurately making the various Dental Prostheses, i.e. Crowns, Caps, Bridges, etc. in all selections of materials. On-site means literally walking through a door to secure the needed items, not waiting for delivery from across the city.
- Graduated from Montgomery College 1990
- Trained in Frameworks, porcelain, zirconium, acrylics and more.
• Dr. Marco V. Aguilar comes to Dr. Coto’s office to perform Root Canals and Post Insertion. Dr. Marco Aguilar is one of 32 Endodontists in Costa Rica who belong to the Costa Rica Association of Endodontists. He is quick, careful and very good.
- Graduated from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia as a Root Canal Specialist. 2009.
• Dra. Melania Aguilar Coto (no relation to Dr. Coto) has her private practice in Periodontology and is the Chief Professor of Periodontology at the University of Costa Rica. In addition to her own superb qualifications, her father is a respected Dentist and her sister is an Endodontist. In addition to surgery and care of the gums, Periodontists are perhaps the most expert in bone disease, bone replacement, root preparation, etc.
- Graduated from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia as a Periodentist Specialist.
• The X-Ray lab performs the latest in 3D Panoramic X-ray technology under the direct day to day supervision of the Professor of Radiological Efforts at the University of Costa Rica.
• There are other specialists available to Dr. Coto as needed. These are the most often called upon.
• This Team assembled by Dr. Coto provides Excellent Results in all areas of Dental Care. There is not a “weak sister” in the group and all are part of providing Total Patient Care™.
Our Anesthesiologists are Dr. Alfredo Ugalde and Dr. Carlos Hernandez very kind profesionals and very well prepared are the best anesthesiologist in the country.
ECONOMICAL COSTS IN ALL AREAS
It may be obvious that a competent, highly focused, caring group of people (for they are all just people!) will be efficient in processes – this leads directly to lower bottom-line costs. If their costs are lower because of close cooperative efforts, your costs are lower also.

Mr. Fred lab tech, Ms. Priscilla dental assitant, Dr. Coto, Frank lab tech and Olger Customer Care

Dr. Aguilar and Dr. Hernandez
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