Colina Dental

Costa Rica's favorite dentist since 1976

The Colina Dental Team

When you choose Colina Dental, you’ll receive more than just exceptional dental care at truly affordable prices. You’ll receive our
Colina Concierge Service and our assurance of personalized, attentive care throughout your visit to our Costa Rica offices. 

A company is defined by the quality of its employees. At Colina Dental, we are proud of our diverse team of experienced dental professionals
that have made Colina Dental a recognized leader in Costa Rica dental care and global dental tourism for more than 35 years. 

  1. Dr. Julian Conejo Gutierrez: Prosthodontist

Dr. Julian Conejo Gutierrez
Even the most beautiful smile can appear worn and faded by the years.

Colina Dental is fortunate to have Dr. Julian Conejo, a leading, globally recognized prosthodontist specializing in the replacement of missing teeth and the restoration of damaged or worn natural teeth.

 

Patients from around the world travel to Colina Dental in Costa Rica to receive treatment from Dr. Conejo. Fluent in Spanish, English and German languages, Dr. Conejo is a favorite among international patients seeking a truly natural smile.

 

Dr. Oscar Conejo: Endodontics

Dr. Oscar Conejo
Founder of Colina Dental (1979)
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery. Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (1976)
  • Daily practice in restorative Endodontics and preventive dentistry.
  • Member of the College of Dentists of Costa Rica since 1980.
  • ENDODONTICS Advanced Course. ULACIT 2011.
  • MICROSCOPIC ENDODONTICS Course. 2007.
  • Refresher Course in Endodontics. Veritas University 2004.
  • NATIONAL SENIOR TENNIS CHAMPION 2012
  • Competitor Senior World Tennis Tournament (2009 - 2012)
  • National Tennis Champion (Category A) 1980

Dr. Maricamen Gutierrez: Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. Maricamen Gutierrez
Founder: Colina Dental: 1979
  • Esthetic Dentistry: Brazilian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (ABOE): 2004
  • Oral Implant Rehabilitation: Universidad Latinoamericana
    de Ciencia y Tecnología de Costa Rica: 2006
  • Member of Costa Rica College of Dentists since 1980
  • Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry: 2006
  • Member: International Congress of Oral Implantologists:
    Emphasis: Prosthodontics. Doctor of Dental Surgery:
    Universidad de Guadalajara, México: 1975

  • Creator & Founder of Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistants
    Program at ULACIT
  • Leader in the local community.
  • Frequents the gym and loves swimming.

Dr. alejandra brenes: Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. alejandra brenes
Colina Dental team member since 2010
  • Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry, University of Costa Rica, 2009
  • Doctor in Dental Surgery,
    University of Costa Rica, 2004
  • Master of Interdisciplinary Disability Studies (in process)
  • Member of the Costarrican Pediatric Dental Academy
  • Member of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR)
  • Clinic Instructor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics and Department of Community and Preventive Dentistry, University of Costa Rica.
  • Member of the Comission for Attention, Promotion and Protection of Dental Health. Propuesta de Política Pública, Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de Costa Rica, 2011
  • Member of the National Policy Commission for Care, Protection and Promotion of Oral Health, Public Policy Proposal, Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas of Costa Rica, 2011

Dr. Tatiana Madrigal: PERIODONTIST

Dr. Tatiana Madrigal
Colina Dental team member
since 2003
  • Specialist in Periodontics, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, México, 1998.
  • Master in Science, U.A.N.L.
    México 1998.

  • Professor and Head Chairwoman: Universidad Latina 1999 - 2005
  • Training Course in Oral Implantology 2010
  • Professor of Periodontics at Universidad Latina de Costa Rica.
  • Doctor in dental surgery, Universidad de Costa Rica. 1993.
  • Member of Colegio Cirujano Dentistas.
  • Recognized by Costa Rican Board of Dentistry.
  • Member of ICOI (International Congress of Oral implantologist)

Dr. Luciano Retana: IMPLANTOLOGIST

Dr. Luciano Retana
Dr. Luciano Retana is a highly trained and widely recognized Implant Dentistry and Oral Rehabilitation Specialist.

Dr. Retana is an international speaker on dental implants and is considered an expert in this field.
Dr. Retana is a well-known member of recognized dental associations in Costa Rica, Argentina, Switzerland and the United States, and is nationally and internationally accredited. Colina Dental is fortunate to have Dr. Retana as a leading dental implant and oral rehabilitation specialist.

Languages: 
English, Spanish and Italian. 



Memberships:
  • Member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
  • Member of the Costa Rica Dental Board.
  • Member of the Argentinean Academy of Dentistry.
  • Member of the Argentinean Academy of Prosthodontics.
  • Member of the Latin American Academy of Osseointegration.
  • Member of the International Team of Implantology (ITI)
Academic Training:
  • 2010-2012
Advanced Program in Implant Dentistry: New York University.
  • 2005-2008.
Master of Science in Highly Complex Rehabilitation
    Using Dental Implants: University of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • 2005.
Doctor in Dental Surgery, DDS:
    Latin University of Costa Rica.
Adv anced Training:
  • Advances in Implantology and Oral Rehabilitation:
    New York University

  • Total Rehabilitation with All-on-4
  • Aesthetic Ceramic Restorations
  • Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Management
  • Oral Rehabilitation with Osseointegrated Implants
  • Advances in Implant Dentistry
  • Aesthetic Restorations, Quality and Function
  • Bone Regeneration: A New Challenge

ana Balbina Alfaro: customer care

ana Balbina Alfaro
Colina Dental team member
since 2011
  • Specialist in Customer Care
  • International Patient Advisor and Office Manager
  • Over 10 years of experience in the insurance industry working for major global firms
  • Graduated in Business Administration from the Instituto Tecnológico
    de Costa Rica
  • Fully bilingual (Spanish & English)