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The clinic was founded in 1954 by Dr. José V. Garita. He is a board-certified specialist with 25 years of experience. He completed advanced implant prosthodontics training at New York University. Digital Smile Design lets patients preview results before treatment. Diagnostics use 3D cone beam CT and intraoral scanning. IV sedation is monitored by certified anesthesiologists.
The clinic uses premium implant systems from Straumann and Nobel Biocare. Services are built for international visitors, with bilingual English-Spanish support. Patients get free transport to the airport and appointments. The team also arranges nearby hotel stays for complex cases.
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