Dr. Andrea Guillén is a specialist in Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Orthopedics, with over 9 years of clinical experience transforming smiles with a comprehensive, empathetic, and highly professional approach.
She graduated as a Doctor of Dental Surgery and licensed Dentist from the University of Costa Rica, and furthered her education with a specialization in Orthodontics at the Latin American University of Science and Technology (ULACIT). She has a special emphasis on treating individuals with disabilities or compromised systemic conditions, providing safe, personalized treatments tailored to each patient.
She is also an expert in Invisalign® aligner treatments, with extensive experience as a consultant for orthodontists in the United States and Canada, supporting colleagues in designing and planning complex cases using this technology.
As the director and founder of Guillén Dental Care, she leads a team of specialists dedicated to providing excellent care in a welcoming, modern, and humane environment. Her dream has always been to create a space where patients feel cared for, listened to, and treated with the highest standards of quality, using advanced technology and an updated clinical vision.
Dr. María Poveda is our specialist in Pediatric Dentistry, with over 9 years of clinical experience in children's dental care. She is known for her empathetic approach, comprehensive focus, and ability to build trust with children and their families.
She is a board member of the Costa Rican Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (ACOP) and has a strong academic background:
• Specialization in Pediatric Dentistry from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara (Mexico)
• Bachelor's degree in Dentistry and Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Costa Rica
• Master's degree in Early Stimulation from USP-CR
Her practice emphasizes dental management of patients with disabilities and complex medical conditions, as well as functional orthopedics and jaw mechanics, enabling early, preventive, and highly specialized care.
She speaks English and Spanish fluently and is committed to continuous education and human quality in every consultation.
Dr. Francisco Jiménez specializes in Periodontics at our clinic. His excellence has led him to be the director of the Department of Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences at the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Costa Rica (UCR), where he also teaches.
• He obtained his Bachelor's and Doctorate degrees in General Dentistry at UCR in December 2005 and later specialized in Periodontics at the University of Chile.
• In our clinic, he focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases, offering procedures such as scaling and root planing, periodontal surgery, gum grafts, and dental implant placement.
• His comprehensive approach and ability to handle even the most apprehensive patients towards good periodontal health make him one of our most beloved specialists.
His outstanding career in oral rehabilitation, dental aesthetics, and surgery has made him a national and international conference speaker for promoting continuous education among his peers. He earned his Dental Degree from the University of Costa Rica in 2014 and completed a Prosthodontics internship at the same institution from 2015 to 2016. He later specialized in Prosthodontics at the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, in 2020.
In our clinic, he is responsible for treatments that restore functionality and aesthetics to patients through dental implants, crowns, bridges, porcelain veneers, and full oral rehabilitations.
His commitment to excellence and attention to detail make him a national leader, and we are very pleased to have him on our team.
Dr. Karina Lizano Escalante is our endodontics specialist, focused on diagnosing and treating conditions related to the dental pulp or 'nerve'.
She holds a Bachelor's degree in Dentistry from the University of Costa Rica and a Specialty in Endodontics from the Universidad Autónoma de Tlaxcala, Mexico. She is also an active member of the Costa Rican Endodontics Academy, reflecting her commitment to clinical excellence and ongoing professional development.
Her procedures include:
• Evaluations to determine the need for root canal treatment
• Emergency dental visits
• Pulpotomies
• Root canal treatments
• Retreatment of previously treated canals
• Apicoectomies
Dr. Lizano is known for her empathy, helping patients feel safe during procedures that may provoke anxiety. Her precision, conservative approach, and advanced technology provide a secure and effective experience for preserving natural teeth.
Our Invisalign aligners help straighten your teeth discreetly and comfortably. Discover your perfect smile today!
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