Dr. Zoila Fernandez specializes in Apically repositioned flap among other advanced dental procedures, with over _doctor_5443_years_ of experience in dentistry. Her practice focuses on comprehensive dental care and aesthetic solutions, ensuring detailed treatment planning and personalized care for each patient.
Dra. Zoila Fernández's Private Practice is a multi-specialty dental center in Santo Domingo. Accredited by the American Dental Association and SEPA. It treats around 500 patients each year from Latin America, the United States, and Canada.
Love Dental and Sthetic Clinic specializes in apically repositioned flap procedures, with costs typically ranging from $150 to $300. Dr. Johanna Pacheco brings _doctor_5939_years_ of experience in dental aesthetics and oral surgery, having trained in periodontal and peri-implant plastic surgery techniques. The clinic serves an international clientele and focuses on advanced dental treatments with a commitment to quality care.
Love Dental and Sthetic Clinic offers dental and aesthetic care in Santo Domingo since 2012. The clinic sees over 4,500 patients each year. It holds accreditation from the International Association for Dental Research (IADR).
Padilla Clinic Dental is a dental center in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. It focuses on implantology, aesthetic rehabilitation, and orthodontics. The clinic has exclusive access to the Lightouch Láser system in the country. This technology allows non-surgical snoring treatment without incisions or anesthesia. It also supports gum therapy and advanced laser apicoectomy.
The clinic has run for over 40 years. Dr. John Padilla founded it and has around 30 years of clinical experience. He holds leadership roles in the Sociedad Dominicana de Implantología Oral. The medical team has performed over 15,000 treatments. Doctors trained in the United States, Chile, and Brazil. The facility uses digital smile design and intraoral scanning for precise planning.
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Love Dental and Sthetic Clinic offers dental and aesthetic care in Santo Domingo since 2012. The clinic sees over 4,500 patients each year. It holds accreditation from the International Association for Dental Research (IADR).
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