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1996-201: Doctor in Dental Surgery (Professional Degree), Bachelor in Dentistry (Academic Degree).

2003-2006:  Specialist in Surgery, and Oral and Maxillofacial Traumatology, University of Chile.

2005-2006: Postgraduate program: Certificate in Oral Implantology, Loma Linda University, U.S.A.

Jan-Jul 2006: Internship in Oral Implantology, San José Hospital, North Hospital Complex, Santiago, Chile.

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Postgraduate program: Certificate in Oral Implantology Loma Linda University, United States, (2005-2006).

6 month internship in Oral Implantology, San Jose Hospital, North Hospital Complex, Santiago, Chile. (Jan-Jul 2006).

220 hour updating course in Maxillofacial Traumatology, June 1-Nov 30, 2005, the Traumatology Institute in Santiago, Chile.

Course on Pain in the Maxillofacial Area, Multidisciplinary Approach, Aug 11-Nov 17, 2003, Hospital of the Air Force of Chile, Santiago, Chile.

Participation in the 87th Annual Meeting AAOMS (American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons) Boston, Massachusetts, September 2005.

Updating Course in Maxillofacial Traumatology, Traumatology Institute, Santiago, Chile.

Course on Pain in the Maxillofacial Area, Multidisciplinary Approach, Santiago, Chile 2003.

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[acc title="Work Experience" style="style3" ]

Outpatient Private Consultation at Clínica Bíblica Hospital, Oct 2006- 2009.

Maxillofacial Surgeon, San Juan de Dios Hospital, San José, Costa Rica, Jan 2008-2009.

Postgraduate Professor (GAD Specialty), Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica, May 07-2009.

Pre-graduate professor, Surgical Emphasis (Dentistry Students), Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica, 2007-2009.

Maxillofacial Surgeon, Clinica Biblica Hospital,  San José, Costa Rica, 2007-2009.

Maxillofacial Surgeon in multiple dental offices throughout the country, Dental clinics, private consultation, Costa Rica. Jan-Jul 2006.

Intern in maxillofacial surgery in the Oral Implantology unit, San Jose Hospital, Santiago, Chile, 2003-2006.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery resident in various Chilean hospitals, Chilean Health Service, Santiago, Chile, Hospital of Carabineros of Chile
Mutual Security Hospital.

Dr. Sótero del Río Hospital.

San Borja Arriarán Hospital.

National Cancer Institute, May 2002- Dec 2002.

General Dentist, at the Dental Office Sonrisa para todos (A Smile for Everyone), San José, C.R. 2001-2002.

General Dentist, Santa Catalina Clinical Hospital, San José, Costa Rica, Sept-Dec 2000.

External practice in general dentistry, as part of the university study program, in various national hospitals, Social Security: Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social.

San Juan de Dios Hospital.

Carlos Duran Clinic.

Heredia Clinic.

Max Peralta Hospital.

Integrated Clinic of Tibás.

Professional Affiliations.

Active Member of the College of Dental Surgeons of Costa Rica, code #206001.

Active member of the Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of Costa Rica; Currently, Secretary of the Board of Directors.

Active member of IAOMS (International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons).

Active member of the AO CMF (International Foundation for the Osseointegration, Craniomaxillofacial Division); currently, Secretary of the Board of Directors.

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Maxillofacial Surgery:
Facial Implants (chin, cheekbones)

Orthogenetic Surgery (correction of facial asymmetries)

Surgery and treatment of temporomandibular articulation disorders

Surgery of salivary glands

Facial Trauma (Facial fractures, soft tissue injuries, post-traumatic consequences, among others)

Biopsies

Treatment of sleep apnea

Facial infections

Palate and lip fissure

Surgery of the tongue

Facial Reconstruction with bone grafts

Lifting of maxillary sinus previous to the dental implant

Tumor removal in maxillofacial territory

Oral Surgery

Dental Implants

Surgery for wisdom tooth removal, apicocectomies, biopsies, cyst removal, crown lengthening, bone grafts, lifting of maxillary sinus, among others

Oral Surgery

Management of oral and maxillofacial infections

Children and adults

Dental Bleaching

Implants

Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery

Porcelain Veneers

Endodontics (root canal treatment)

Resins

Crowns

Bridges

Prosthesis

Periodontics (Gums)

Orthodontics (Braces)

Oral Surgery

Treatment of Dental Cavities

Dental Cleaning

X-rays

Surgery of wisdom teeth

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[acc title="Contact Information" style="style3" ]

For appointments or consultations:

Phone: 2522-1000

citas@clinicabiblica.com

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[acc title="Languages" style="style3" ]

Spanish and English.

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