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Our Story
About Trusted Dental
Founded in 2008 by two US-trained specialists, Trusted Dental was built on a simple belief: world-class dental care should be accessible to everyone — not just those who can afford US prices.
18+
Years in Business
5,000+
Patients Served
98%
Satisfaction Rate
4.9
Years in Business
Exceptional Dentistry. Honest Care. Real Savings.
We started Trusted Dental after watching patients in the US delay or skip critical dental treatment simply because they couldn't afford it. Costa Rica gave us the opportunity to change that — to offer the same quality materials, the same advanced techniques, and internationally certified specialists at a fraction of the cost.
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Today, we serve over 400 international patients a year, most from the United States. They come for the savings. They come back because of the care.
All materials sourced from US and European suppliers
In-house lab for same-trip crown and veneer delivery
English-speaking patient coordinators from day one
Dedicated aftercare support once you return home
Our Core Values
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Every decision we make starts
with one question: is this the
best outcome for our patient?
Your comfort, safety, and results
drive everything we do.
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We use the same materials, labs, and techniques as the top dental practices in the United States. Saving money never means cutting corners.
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No surprises. We walk you through every step of your treatment plan, costs, and timeline in plain English before anything begins.
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Our team regularly trains with international institutions to stay at the forefront of implantology, cosmetic dentistry, and digital technology.
Meet Your Trusted Dentists
Dr. Glenda co-founded Trusted Dental in 2008 after completing her postgraduate implantology fellowship at NYU. With over 3,000 implant cases, she is recognized as one of Central America's leading oral surgeons.
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Dr. Javier trained in advanced cosmetic dentistry at UCLA and has performed over 2,000 smile transformations. His Digital Smile Design approach gives every patient a preview of their results before treatment begins.
18 Years of Excellence
Join thousands of satisfied patients who transformed their smiles in Costa Rica
2008
Trusted Dental founded by Dr. Rodríguez and Dr.
Vargas in San José
2014
First 1,000 international patients milestone
2020
Launched virtual consultation program for US patients
2011
Expanded to a full-service clinic with in-house dental lab
2017
Introduced 3D digital imaging and same-day crown technology
2024
Trusted Dental founded by Dr. Rodríguez and Dr.
Vargas in San José