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Articles on Dr Mario and Dental Tourism

Below are links to published articles written by clients of Dr Mario relating with the quality of dental care they received, cost savings and there overall experience in Costa Rica. Also included are articles on the 'do's and don't's' of dental tourism, my work with clients and personal insights on living in Costa Rica.
Charlie Dennard


Costa Rica Dentist Recommended By Blue Cross - Have your dental work done for less and ask about our free round trip air fare!

I begin brainstorming the problem wondering if someone was there to educate them about the dentist in the other country, especially in regards to their education and training, help them plan their trip from beginning to end, give them a comfort level about making the trip, in spite of their fears and at the same time helping them see the cost benefit and realize thousands of dollars in savings....would that make a difference? The answer was 'why not, of course it would.' . . . keep reading

How A Special Dentist in Costa Rica Saved My Mouth and My Sanity!

About four years ago, my dentist here in the USA broke the bad news. "Your mouth is in terrible shape," he said. I had a fifteen year old bridge spanning seven front upper teeth. The problem was, three of the teeth were missing underneath due to sports injuries and the other four gave me such pain, half my face was intermittently numb. . . . keep reading

Dental Implants in Costa Rica. "I saved enough money to pay cash for a new SUV and a great vacation in a beautiful country as well."

After experiencing many years of painful and less than successful dental work in the U.S., culminating in very expensive and poor quality work at one dentist in Washington, D.C. , I began researching alternatives. Modern implant technology seemed to be the way for me to go but the prices quoted in the States were beyond the pale. I wanted state of the art techniques with a more caring, people oriented and affordable approach. Searching through the Internet led me to Costa Rica and Charlie Dennard. Charlie is an English/Spanish speaking ex pat and a 'dental patient co-ordinator.' . . . keep reading

Need Dental Work? Save 40% with your early Christmas gift from Blue Cross recommended Costa Rica Dentist Dr. Mario!

Dr. Mario is well aware of the economic crisis that has gripped the U.S. over the past few years. From the flow of U.S. patients who come to his office every day, he tries to stay informed about the economic challenges that the average American faces, he also knows that, for the most part, quality dental care is now - more than ever - simply not affordable for most cash strapped families in the U.S . . . Keep reading

You Want How Much to Fix My Teeth?

Take that dental plan you have received from your US dentist and let's put it to the test. Fill out the contact form at the end of this article and where it asks for information about what you need, write 'compare treatment plans' . . . Keep reading

Louisiana Doctor Enjoys "Faster, Cheaper, Better Overall Experience" With Costa Rica Dentist Dr. Mario.

By Dr. Harrie Wolverton - Being in the health care field myself, the offshore concept intrigued me so have since spent considerable time researching and educating myself on that. I did the Dental Tourism, although not much touring this time, and am quite pleased with the entire experience . . . keep reading

Costa Rica's Blue Cross Recommended Dentist. From 'Gulp!' to 'Wow!' and US$8,000 in savings!

By Kurt Gross - The end of the story is that I changed my dentist and ended up with a Costa Rica dental vacation. Reading this, you may be as shocked as I was when I first pondered the idea of going out of country for dental work. That was something that seemed very foreign to me at the time . . . keep reading

Are Veneers The Best Choice For Whitening Your Teeth in Costa Rica If You're Over 40?

There is one little catch however. Yes! If you are relatively young, say under 40, there is a good chance that the whitening procedures used by dentists will restore, to a degree, that smile (even less with the OTC stuff) that stares back at you from magazines and billboards but... as you grow older and the smorgasbord of food and drink choices accumulate your enamel pays the price for your addiction to Starbucks, that favorite red wine, the extra squeeze of lemon juice on your shrimp and of course the sugar content that inhabits almost everything we eat . . . keep reading

From Disaster to Delight - Our dental vacation in Costa Rica!

By Andrew Mueller BS, DC, R.Ph., C.Ad. - It has been said that FEAR is False Evidence Appearing Real. There are many kinds of fear, like fear of the unknown or fear of what you think you know. The word dentist brings the second type of fear and going to another country to see that dentist brings the first fear . . . keep reading

Costa Rica Dental and Medical Tourism The Right Way.

Medical tourism exists to meet a need. That need can reflect skyrocketing medical costs that make quality care unaffordable, unavailability of advanced procedures, an inordinate waiting time to receive treatment or having to make a medical/dental decision that can make or break your financial future . . . keep reading

NFL All-Pro Center Dave Rimington Fishing For A Cure in Quepos.

Each year, the Boomer Esiason Foundation is successful in contributing significantly to advances in cystic fibrosis research and to efforts to address the needs of the CF community. Your support enables us to make a difference "here and now" in the lives of those with CF, their families and their caregivers. You can join and help in the fight against cystic fibrosis . . . keep reading

A New Life in Escazu, Costa Rica. Living like a Tico.

You will find Escazu to be a very fashionable and upscale area where you can find the best of everything and make yourself comfortable and homesick free if that's what you're looking for . . . keep reading

Dentists in Costa Rica - Where to find the perfect smile at the perfect price

If world-class cosmetic dentistry is a necessity for you, personally or professionally, it can be economically realized in a way that you can live with. Costa Rica offers a alternative to Beverly Hills prices . . . keep reading

How to Choose an Affordable Dentist in Costa Rica - 20 important tips.

Nothing well done is cheap. Quality dental care by a licensed professional is not something that lends itself to 'bargain hunting'. Yes, there are tremendous savings to be had outside the US but that does not guarantee the results will meet your expectations . . . keep reading