Staff- About Us

Dr. Luis Alberto Baez Astua
D.D.S.

Dr. Baez has been a part of our group for 11 years. In 1994 he graduated from the University of Costa Rica as a D.D.S. with a emphasis on   cosmetic dentistry. Over the past few years he has completed multiple advanced training courses focused on this field and implantology. Most continuing education courses are in the USA but also in other Latin American countries as well. Dr. Baez has been a member of the School of D.D.S. since 1994 as well as a member of the Editorial Council of the Entrepreneur Dentist magazine, which is the most widely distributed magazine in the country. He has also completed an advanced training program in Implant dentistry and has become a member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). Currently Dr. Baez is dedicated exclusively to private practice and the care of his patients.

Dr. Arturo Acosta Mora
D.D.S.

In 1986 Dr. Acosta graduated as a D.D.S. from the Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil and again in 1987 he graduated as a D.D.S. from the University of Costa Rica. In 2002 he completed his Masters in Unibe Hospitality Management. During the 20 years of his career, he has focused mainly on oral rehabilitation and cosmetic dentistry. Annually he participates in conventions by completing ongoing advanced training courses in the USA and other Latin American countries. Dr. Acosta has been a member of the School of D.D.S. since 1988. He is the founder and head of the Entrepreneur Dentist magazine since 1997. Dr. Acosta was also a member of the Financial Committee of School of Dentist Surgeons (2003-2004), member of the FDI (International Dental Federation) as well as member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD).

Dr. Carlos Meza Barrantes: Periodontist

• University of Illinois at Chicago
• Member of Costa Rica Academy of Periodontist
• Professor of periodontics at Universidad Latina de Costa Rica 

Dr. Ivan Navarro Henriquez: Oral Surgeon and Implantologist

• Jackson Memorial Hospital
• University of Miami, U.S.A.
• Professor of Oral Surgery at Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencias y Tecnologia de Costa Rica
• Director of the postgraduate program of Dental Implants at ULACIT

Dr. Christopher Lang: Endodontics MSc

• Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosi, Mexico
• Member of Mexico council of Endodontics
• Dentist specialist certified by the Costa Rica Dentist Association
• Professor of Endodontics in Universidad Internacional de las Americas, Costa Rica