Professional Dental Care Clinic serves over 2,500 patients annually in Santo Domingo. Dr. Francis Polanco and Dra. Lisselott Novas Fabian bring over 20 years of clinical experience to every orthodontic case. The clinic uses digital X-rays and intraoral scanners for precise treatment planning. This practice is a top choice for international patients from the United States and Spain. English-speaking staff assist with digital consultations and coordination via WhatsApp. Their expertise includes oral rehabilitation and modern Digital Smile Design techniques.
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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.
Centro Dental Integral is a multi-specialty dental clinic in Santo Domingo. It treats both adults and children. The team specializes in orthodontics and full mouth restoration. One standout option is same-day dental implant placement. The clinic also offers invisible aligners with precise digital planning.
The facility opened in 2021. A family team of three generations of dentists runs it. The group includes specialists, maestros, and PhDs. Lead specialist Dr. Fabiola Alvarez earned a PhD in Orthodontics from the University of São Paulo. Her team uses self-ligating brackets to reduce patient discomfort. These systems allow follow-up visits every 8 weeks.
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The endodontics department has treated more than 800 patients. The pediatric program has cared for over 600 children. Doctors use rotary technology to complete root canals in one visit. They work with Invisalign, 3M ESPE, and Straumann implants. Every procedure follows international hygiene and safety standards.
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The medical team includes 17 specialists. Many trained at the University of São Paulo and Universidad Iberoamericana. For diagnostics, the clinic uses intraoral scanning and Digital Smile Design. The DIAGNOCam system helps detect early caries. Children's habit correction uses the Myobrace system.
Aesthetic options include zirconia, Emax, and porcelain veneers. TMJ pain is treated with physiotherapy, splints, and medication. The clinic supports international patients through a medical tourism model. It also works with major insurers like MAPFRE ARS and ARS Humano.
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Servi Dental Plus is a Dominican dental clinic with an in-house lab for fixed and removable prostheses. It serves adults in Higüey, 20 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport. Core specialties include dental treatment, maxillofacial surgery, and prosthetics.
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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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.
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