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Goodness Dental

4.9 | 14 verified patient reviews

Goodness Dental is ranked as the Best Dental Clinic and Best Dental Tourism Clinic in Costa Rica by the website Costa Rica Dental Guide and Global Clinic Ratings (GCR.org). Global Clinic Rating ranks Goodness Dental as the #6 dental clinic in the world, out of more than 126,000 dental clinics for clinical results and overall patient satisfaction. No other dental clinic in the Americas, including the USA and Canada, is ranked higher than Goodness Dental.

Team of Specialists

Staffed by a team of 20 specialists, Goodness Dental is the only dental clinic in Costa Rica to have a fully bi-lingual specialist team comprised of Prosthodontists, Periodontists, Endodontists, Oral Surgeons, and Maxillofacial Surgeons. The Goodness Dental team of specialists offers more than 250 Years of combined experience. Our specialists have trained at the best universities and dental schools in the USA. Goodness Dental consistently ranks as the best dental clinic in Costa Rica for Dental Implants, All on 4, All on 6, All on 8, Full Mouth Restorations and Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry.

Accredited:

Goodness Dental is fully accredited and meets all international dental and healthcare standards. As a member of the ADA, Goodness Dental also meets all ADA criteria as well as OSHA standards. All specialists and general dentists are fully licensed to practice in Costa Rica. Many of our specialists are also licensed to practice in the USA and Europe.

American-Owned

Goodness Dental is American-owned and operated. Patients can expect the entire staff to speak fluent English and to operate according to American standards for care. Our patient coordinators are retired US dentists. Their only goal is to help patients find safe, affordable dental care. No high-pressure sales…just respected American dentists giving solid advice and guidance.

Cutting Edge Technology

Goodness Dental has the most sophisticated dental practice in all of Latin America. In fact, most patients comment about how Goodness Dental exceeds the standards of their dental clinics in the USA and Canada. Our clinic is equipped with the latest diagnostic and procedural technology, including a state-of-the-art radiology department to provide our patients with onsite x-rays, CT scans, and cephalometric readings. We also possess the only ten thousand microns endodontic microscope in the nation, providing our patients with the highest level of safety and security for all endodontic treatments including root canals.

Lifetime Guarantee on Dental Implants

Goodness Dental places more dental implants than any other clinic in Costa Rica. Every month, our team places more than 200 dental implants with a 97% to 99% success rate. We guarantee our dental implants for LIFE. If your dental implant fails for any reason, you can return to Goodness Dental for a full replacement at no charge.

On-Site Dental Lab

We offer our patients the benefit of our on-site dental lab, ensuring that our patients receive the highest quality materials and service.

Affordable Pricing: 50% to 70% Savings

Goodness Dental offers the best possible care, the highest level of patient satisfaction and iron-clad guarantees at competitive pricing. Our pricing is not the cheapest. We can't offer the best care, the top specialists and the highest quality materials at the lowest price. No one can. What we offer is the best value. Don't make the mistake of choosing the lowest-priced clinic. You may save money, but in the end, you will receive less than quality care, which will cost you more money in the long-run. Choose the leading dental clinic with hundreds of five-star patient reviews. Choose Goodness Dental.

Location

Goodness Dental is located near the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica in the upscale suburb of Escazu. Our clinic is located close to many leading hotels and apartments, and within walking distance to malls and incredible shopping and dining. Our neighborhood is safe and welcoming.

Free Transportation

We'll pick you up at the airport and will take you back and forth from your hotel to your clinic appointments. This is a free service for all Goodness Dental patients that stay in the local area.

  • Bone Graft
    US$350 - US$400
  • Cosmetic Dentist Consultation
    US$125 - US$150
  • PFM Crown
    US$525 - US$850
  • Porcelain Crown
    US$525 - US$850
  • Zirconia Crown
    US$525 - US$850
  • Dental CT
    US$75 - US$125
  • Dental Implants
    US$925 - US$950
  • All-on-4 Hybrid Bridge Over Dental Implants: Porcelain Fused to Metal  (2 sessions)
    US$13500 - US$13760
  • All-on-6 Dental Implants
    US$15000 - US$15200
Patient reviews
4.9
from 14 verified reviews
US Flag07.05.2019 - Walter Hamel Verified user

Language is not an issue as they all speak very good English

5.0
Root Canals, Dental Crowns, Dental Implants, Mouth Guard

I had a crown replaced and found out that a root canal was also needed. My wife had two crown replacements and found that a tooth was cracked below the gum line. Her options were an extraction or an implant with a crown. We opted for the implant. In the US an implant would be $3,000-$4,000. Goodness Dental charges $2,200 for a bone graft, implant and crown.My dentist charges $1,200-$1,500 for a crown and Goodness Dental charges around $450.00. Root canals are about the same price. My wife had a night guard made for $150.00, in the US it is around $450.00. The clinic is approved by the ADA. The dentists are all specialists in their field. It is a one stop practice for all procedures. The staff and dentists are exceptional in practice and attitudes toward patients. Their equipment seems to be the latest technology dentistry uses in the US. My wife sent an email when we arrived home about the implant and they responded in a timely manner. They treat you the same way as a local dentist would even though they are in another country. Language is not an issue as they all speak very good English.

Walter...thanks so much for such a thorough review. Getting the best dental care doesn't have to cost more. It's so wonderful that you shared the details of your patient experience and the approximate prices you paid for dental care. The biggest differentiating factor is that our doctors are specialists...not general dentists. This is the difference between average and truly excellent dental care. We're very happy that you are so satisfied with your dental care. Thanks for sharing your story!

07.05.2019 | Dr Andres Brenes
US Flag24.04.2019 - Karl O. Kluever Verified user

Their professionalism, quality of service and overall attention is really outstanding

5.0
Dentist Consultation

Going to the dentist was never something I looked forward to until I got the opportunity to be cared for at Goodness Dental. Their professionalism, quality of service and overall attention is really outstanding. Cost (price) wise it is far more convenient than here in the US even after airfare to Costa Rica. My blessings to all of you at Goodness Dental.

Thanks a million Karl. Your comments are truly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Goodness Dental. Hope to see you again soon!

24.04.2019 | Dr Andres Brenes
US Flag05.02.2023 - Monica Verified user

Th dentist is kind and compassionate and did his best to make me comfortable

3.5
Full Mouth Rehabilitation

Full mouth reconstruction. I need a two part procedure as I have severe TMJ syndrome. Dr. Jorge Cruz, is wonderful. He understood the complexity of my needs, that it was not simply I need crowns but that my bite needed to be realigned. I have a top prosthodontist in NYC whom I adore and trust but the treatment was cost prohibitive. When Dr. Cruz spoke, I knew he understood the entire picture. He is kind, and compassionate and did his best to make me comfortable during some very long appointments. My teeth look incredible. Better than I hoped for. My friends at home are impressed and amazed. They look perfect, yet natural and I don’t look like someone who “had their teeth done.” The front office staff was disorganized and that caused me some difficulty. I spoke with Volloya the clinic manager and she seemed open to my criticisms and promised to address. I am returning in July and will know if improvements have been made regarding office coordination, communication etc. Regardless, I recommend Dr. Jorge Cruz enthusiastically and am grateful to him for his excellent work. The price includes both trips- all work. That includes 26 temporary crowns, 26 permanent crowns, one implant and a night guard. It costs over $100,000 in New York.

US Flag08.07.2022 - Shane Stump Verified user

The procedure has been life changing

5.0
All-on-4 Dental Implants

I have had my All-On-4 for a YEAR as of today! I waited to do the review because something as major/expensive / life-changing as an ALL-ON-4 isn't something that can honestly be reviewed after just a few days.I was born with Enamel Hypoplasia; that is, my adult teeth didn't have any enamel. I was told when I was a teenager that I would be wearing dentures by the time I was 25. I decided to do my best to take care of what I had - I brushed after every meal, I flossed, etc. My teeth lasted until I was 56!I tried several times to get my teeth fixed in the US (starting in 1989) and the price / procedure kept changing including the first time I started in 1989 and I had already paid the dentist over $5k (in 1989 $).Any how, I visited a few more dentists up here in Texas throughout the years and never got a good feeling for they were going to do for me (price was all the way to $100k with a WHOLE year of warranty).I first reached out to Goodness Dental in 2016 and they were very informative and had me send down a panoramic x-ray of my teeth. I was told that if my gums were in good shape (they are), they recommended an ALL-ON-4 and it would take two trips to Costa Rica 6 months apart.Covid19 finally allowed me the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica in December of 2020 - they yanked all my TEETH!!! For the first couple of days, I was thinking WTF did I just do. They screwed by bottom temporaries in and gave me a set of removeable upper CLOWN teeth (I only wore them for the minimum recommended 1 hour a day as I couldn't talk/chew with them).My family and I travelled back to Costa Rica in June/July 2021 for the permanent teeth. They told me for most it would take a couple of months to get used to it - since I was used to having no teeth for the previous 6 months, it only took me a few days.The procedure has been life changing as I finally have teeth that are super sensitive to things like lemons and other acidic fruits, I can chew without shifting food around from side to side in my mouth, etc.The only thing I would ding Goodness Dental for it there has been no follow-up since I left to see how was I adjusting to my new teeth. Since I haven't had any issues, this hasn't been a big deal to me - but I know others who need the follow up.

US Flag02.10.2021 - Kristin Petersen Verified user

I was very pleased and will return

5.0
Dentist Consultation

Their dental care is first class. They do what they say they will, they answer questions, and the dentists and technicians are capable and competent. They provide transportation. The treatment itself was fairly painless, which is good because I'm a boob. They are patient and always pleasant. I was very pleased and will return.

US Flag23.04.2019 - Delbert Amundsen Verified user

Even with my temporaries, I look so much better and I feel great

5.0
Dentist Consultation

I called and emailed several dental clinics in Costa Rica before choosing Goodness Dental. Most of the clinics had similar pricing for the all on 4 treatment I needed. I was quoted $65,000 for all on 4 surgery in Atlanta. Goodness Dental did it for 1/3 the price. When I was researching clinics, I called several clinics and asked about the quality of their competitors. Surprisingly, many of them spoke poorly of each other. When I called Goodness Dental and asked about their competitors, they told me that there are many excellent dental clinics in Costa Rica and that they did not comment about other dental clinics. I liked that immediately and thought it conveyed their character and ethics. I was completely happy during my treatment and was given so much personal attention from Dr Karen, Dr Natalia, Dr Peter and everyone on the team. Even with my temporaries, I look so much better and I feel great. I'm not a big fan of going to the dentist, but Goodness Dental took good care of me and made me feel welcome and in good hands. I'll be back in 6 months for my permanent teeth.

Hi Delbert. Thanks so much for your excellent review. Costa Rica has many excellent dental clinics. Goodness Dental is proud to be ranked as the best dental clinic in a nation of great clinics and specialists. One of the things that patients notice about our clinic is how well we take care of our patients and how much we love our work. It really is a team effort...and Goodness Dental has the largest team of specialists in the nation. No other clinic has more dedicated specialists than Goodness Dental. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience. Our team says Hello!

23.04.2019 | Dr Andres Brenes
Costa Rica Flag29.06.2019 - Naomi Verified user

I am 4 days post-op, healing quickly, and thoroughly satisfied with my decision

5.0
Extractions, Bone Grafting, Dental Implants

I recently had a really great experience with Goodness Dental and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-notch dental services performed much cheaper than in the US. From the moment I contacted them for a quote, Dr Carlos was very responsive, informative, and helpful with scheduling my procedure options and my trip. Even though it took an extra month to get my passport renewed, he never forgot about me but was never pushy either. This is the big one though, my flight to Costa Rica was overbooked and I was rescheduled for the next day. Alejandra was still able to work everything out for me within the duration of my trip, re-arranging my transportation from the airport, my consultation, and everything. When I finally got to the clinic (it's in Escazu, a really nice area on the SW side of San Jose), they all treated me like family. The clinic itself is immaculate! It has a super modern decor, was spotlessly clean, was fully stocked with snacks, drinks, and cappuccinos, and had a private waiting room with leather la-z boys. Dr Maria even shared a slice of her chocolate birthday cake with me, so I felt like a real VIP the whole time I was there. My procedures went very well. In fact, I was pleasantly surprised when they had me prepped, numbed, extracted, bone grafted, and two molar implants placed in less than 1 hour! After the procedure, Dr Maria went step by step through every bit of the after-care information and what to expect. The day after the surgery, I was nervous about one side being much more swollen than the other and she got right back with me to ease my worries. Every team member I interacted with at Goodness Dental was kind, concerned for me, and highly capable. Not to mention I got to spend 3 days up in glorious La Fortuna while in CR! I am 4 days post-op, healing quickly, and thoroughly satisfied with my decision to go with Goodness Dental.

Thanks very much Naomi. We are so grateful for your wonderful review. It was a joy having you at the clinic.

29.06.2019 | Dr Andres Brenes
US Flag01.11.2021 - John Neubaum Verified user

I feel much more confident now

5.0
Dentist Consultation

My daughter Heather had a great trip to Costa Rica to get her teeth worked on. Ariadna is to be commended for her expertise and for helping Heather get through a difficult procedure. I feel much more confident now that her next trip will be a success and that she is in good hands.

US Flag30.03.2023 - Debra Elliott Verified user

It was painless and efficient

5.0
Porcelain Crown

We had a great experience! It was painless and efficient. We are returning soon for my husbands dental needs

Greece Flag11.05.2019 - Tammy Zechman Verified user

I’m so happy I chose to travel from the States to Costa Rica

5.0
Dentist Consultation

Fabulous staff, excellent work and incredible prices. I’m so happy I chose to travel from the States to Costa Rica and Goodness dental. I encourage everyone to do this for themselves.

Thanks so much Tammy. We are so grateful for your wonderful review. It was our pleasure to take care of you. Be well!

11.05.2019 | Dr Andres Brenes

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Mr Patrick Goodness

Chief Executive

Dr Andres Brenes

Dr Andres Brenes

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Dr Daniel Alfaro

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Ms Ana Morales

Patient Services Manager

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Opening Hours

  • Thursday07:00 - 19:00
  • Wednesday07:00 - 19:00
  • Monday07:00 - 19:00
  • Friday07:00 - 19:00
  • Tuesday07:00 - 19:00

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