Costa Rica Dentistry
 


ORBIT RECOMMENDATION FOR DENISTRY WORK IN COSTA RICA AT REASONABLE PRICES

 

Dr. Zuria González and associates offer comprehensive dentistry services for children and adults at affordable prices.  With over 20 years of experience, the office integrates specialists in all different fields of dentistry and Dr. González guarantees the quality of the procedures.

            Come in for a free check-up and diagnosis.  Our fully trilingual staff (English, Spanish and Portuguese) will explain in detail your dental needs, time frames and costs.  Flexible hours will suit your travel itinerary so you can make the most out of your time in Costa Rica.

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DR. ZURIA GONZALEZ

 

Dra. Zuria on the left.

 

EDUCATION

1979  Doctor of Dentistry and Dental Surgery, University of Costa Rica.

2002  Specialist in Orthodontics and Jaw Functional Orthopedics.  Veritas University, Costa Rica.

 

EXPERIENCE

 

1979-1982  Dentist, Costa Rican Ministry of Health, Turrialba, Costa Rica.

1982-1993  Private Practice in three offices located in Escazu, Santa Ana and Ciudad Colon.  San Jose, Costa Rica.

1991-1993  Dentist, Clinica Biblica Hospital, San Jose, Costa Rica.

1993-1998  Volunteer dentist in Escazu’s Catholic Church Clinic. Costa Rica.

1997-present  Private practice in Dentistry, Orthodontics and Cosmetic Dentistry.  Costa Rica

1997-present  Professor at the Latin American University of Science and Technology (ULACIT).   Costa Rica.

1997 - present  Supervisor at the Integral Clinic, ULACIT.  Costa Rica.

 
QUALIFICATIONS

 1983  Member of the Costa Rican Dentistry Board as a Dentist and Dental Surgeon.  

2005  Member of the Costa Rican Dentistry Board as a specialist in Orthodontics and Functional Jaw Orthopedist.

2006  Member of the Costa Rican Academy of Specialists in Orthodontics and Functional Jaw Orthopedics. 


CONTINUOUS TRAINING AND EDUCATION

 
1982  Graduate course in Pediatric Dentistry.  Costa Rican Pediatric Dentistry Association.
 
1982  Oral restoration course.  Costa Rican Dentistry Association.  Costa Rica.

1982  Total, Partial and Removable Denture course.  Costa Rican Dentistry Association.

1986  First Dentistry Education Workshop. Costa Rican Ministry of Health. CCSS – MSP – CENDEISS.  Costa Rica.

1987  Cardiac Arrest, Medical and Surgery Emergencies course.  CCO.  Costa Rica.

1990  Pediatric Dentistry course.  ACCO.  Costa Rica

1991  Conference:  The Topical Effect of Oral Health Promoting Agents., Foundation for Continuous Education, University of Costa Rica. 

1991  First Theory Course on Oral Surgery.  FUNDECO.  Costa Rica.

1991  Operational Dentistry Course.  CCSS – CENDEISS.  Costa Rica.

1997  Conference:  Latin American Program for Certification of Dentistry Products.  CCDDDR.  Permanent Education Commission.  Costa Rica.

1997  Scientific Research Methodology course.  University of Costa Rica.

1997  First Heredia Dentistry Workshop.  CCDCR.  Permanent Education Commission.

1997  Periodontics in the 90s.  University of Costa Rica
 
1998  Basic Radiology Protection course.  ALARA.  Costa Rica.

1999 San Jose Dentistry Workshop.  CCDCR.  Permanent Education Commission.

1999  Conference:  Clinical Advancements Using New Techniques of Restorative Materials.  ULACIT.  Costa Rica.

1999  Periodontics Update Seminar.  CCDCR.  Costa Rica.

2000  Evaluation of Complex Thinking Learning Methods course.  Costa Rica.

2000  XXIX FOCAP Meeting.  Panama.

2001  Cosmetic Dentistry course.  ACCO.  Boston University.

2002  XII FAOCA Meeting.  Central American Federation of Orthodontics Associations. 

2005  Radiology Protection for Dental Radiology course.  CCDCR.  Costa Rica.

2005  University Instruction course.  ULACIT. 

2005  Roth Straight Arch Philosophy course. Costa Rican Orthodontics and Orthopedics Academic Association (AACOO). Costa Rica.
 

RESEARCH


1979  Treatment of Pieces with an Incomplete Apex.  Thesis for the degree of Doctor in Dentistry and Dental Surgery.  University of Costa Rica. 

1999  Contaminated Waste Management in Dentistry Offices in Costa Rica.  Research Proposal.  University of Costa Rica.

2004  Prevalence of Patients with Insufficient Nasal Breathing that Attended the Orthodontics Clinic  in Veritas University between 1999 and 2003.  Thesis for the degree of Specialist in Orthodontics and Functional Jaw Orthopedics.  Veritas University.  Costa Rica.

2005  Effectiveness of Arnica Montana Oil in Simple Extractions During the Healing Process of Soft Tissue in Patients of the ULACIT Clinic in 2005.  Thesis Chair. 

2005  Action of Oral-B’s Static Bacteria Gingivitis and Gingikin in Patients in Orthodontics Treatments that Display Gingivitis in the ULACIT Clinic during 2005.  Thesis Chair. 

 
 
PROCEDURE

PRICE

Check-up and Diagnosis

FREE

X-ray periapical

$20

X-ray (set of 14)

$200

X-ray panoramic

$50

 

 

PERIODONTICS

 

Ultrasonic cleaning (per section)

$60

Cleaning and polishing (simple)

$70

Periodontic surgery (per section)

$300

Bone Periodontic surgery (per section)

$500

Wisdom tooth surgery

$300

Wisdom tooth extraction (simple)

$40

Wisdom tooth extraction (complex)

$100



COSMETIC DENTISTRY

 

Whitening treatment (at home tray technique)

$250

Laser whitening (sixty minutes treatment)

$400

Porcelain crown

$400

Porcelain veneer

$300

Composite restoration

$50- 75

Precious metal porcelain crown

$500

18-karat gold crown

$400-600

Inlays and onlays

$250-$350

Post and endopost

$150

Total Denture

$500 each

Partial Denture

$550

Temporary denture

$350

Night guard

$80

 

 

ENDODONTICS

 

Root Canal (1 Canal)

$150

Root Canal (2 Canal) 

$200

Root Canal (3 or more Canals)

$300
 

INPLANTS

 

Implant surgery

$1000

Crown over implant

$850

 
 

(*)  Some of the prices listed here may vary depending on your particular case; however, all variations will be discussed with the patient before starting the procedure.

We also offer other treatments by specialists certified by the Costa Rican Dental Association.

Our office complies with the highest infection control standards and is recommended by the Costa Rican Ministry of Health.

 

ORTHODONTICS AND PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

 
These treatments are performed by specialists.  Prices may vary according to patient’s condition, age and time availability.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

   

Coming to Costa Rica, I was a little concerned about the quality of health and dental care.  However, all those doubts were erased as soon as I met Dr. Gonzalez. 

I was the kind of kid (and grown up) who postponed dentist appointments until it was absolutely necessary.  I simply hated going to the dentist. 

Dr. Gonzalez’s gentle touch and service completely changed my perspective.  I’ve had a root canal, several cleanings and a veneer.  Dr. Gonzalez made feel comfortable at all times.  I was also reassured when I visited my dentist back in the states and he was impressed to see the quality of the work. 

Thank you Dr. Gonzalez!

Matthew K. Harper

Patient since 2003

Dr. Gonzalez is great and not expensive and most of all takes all the time you need to be comfortable

 
Roger Hailey

Tom Minter

Angela Jimenez


From: mester
To: Harold - Orbit Costa Rica
Cc: mark shoemaker
Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 10:07 AM
Subject: testimonial


Harold,  here is that testimonial that I have been putting off for these
past few months....   the Ironhorse Saloon and Restaurant ,  Medora, North
Dakota, 58645 Tel. 701-623-9894 or 701-575-4129 (web site soon, end of
May)  Mr. and Mrs. Harold (and the irrepresible Ada, the maid),  This to
thank you, angela, Ada, and all your collection of friends and associates
who have made my, my friends, and families many visits over the past five
years extremely enjoyable and interesting...  In particular, the trip over
the Christmas Holidays this past year with my 15 year old daughter Haley
was most rewarding..   We both appreciated  and enjoyed the christmas eve
party with your friends and family.   Although we were from the outside we
were made to feel quite welcome.. I still get a chill out of remembering
Gary Viehe (who was on the Arthur Godrey Show as a kid) singing the  solo
christmas carol.  During our  two week Christmas rest of the Costa Rican
experience, we were faced with a dental emergency that turned out to be a
rather pleasant experience, considering the circumstances).  Through the
advise of Angela,  we contacted Dr. Zuria Gonazales, in Escazu.   Dr.
Gonzales was highly professional,  efficient, patience, accessable,
professional,  and charmingly personable..  So much so we returned in
April to get caps put on the three teeth that needed the root canals in
December... and will return for a visit in October....    In closing,  for
anyone who needs to have travel, tourist,  or any other assistance
connected  to most anything in Costa Rica, I heartly recommend the
services of Orbit Travel for both efficiency and a personal touch. 

Mark E. Shoemaker

 

 


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