Dr. Vinicio Prada is the Clinic Director and one of the best prosthodontics in Costa Rica. He graduated from Louisiana State University in New Orleans. He founded DDS Dental back in 1994 and since then he has combined his private practice with teaching in the University.
- Post graduate degree as a Specialist in Prosthodontics, Louisiana State University. New Orleans, U.S.A.
- Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica.
- Composite resins (fillings).
- Crowns and bridges over natural teeth.
- Crowns and bridges over dental implants.
- Porcelain veneers.
- Dentures.
- Member of the American College of Prosthodontics
- Member Costa Rica Prosthodontist Association
- Member of the Costa Rica College of Dentists
- English
- Spanish
Education
Post graduate degree as a Specialist in Prosthodontics, Louisiana State University. New Orleans, U.S.A.
Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica.
Professional experience
Private practice limited to Prosthodontics at Galerias Dental Specialists. San José, Costa Rica.
Professor of Prosthodontics at “Universidad Latina”. San José, Costa Rica.
Head of Prosthodontics. Latin-American University of Science and Technology (ULACIT). San José, Costa Rica
Professor at the Prosthodontics Department of the University of Costa Rica. San José, Costa Rica.
Private practice limited to Prosthodontics at DDS Dental Clinic. San José, Costa Rica.
Clinical internship in Maxilofacial Prosthetics at Charity Hospital. Louisiana, New Orleans, U.S.A.
Clinical internship. School of Dentistry, Louisiana State University. New Orleans, U.S.A.
Private practice in General Dentistry. Puntarenas, Costa Rica.
Head of the Dental Department. Ministry of Health. Puntarenas, Costa Rica.
Social service, Costa Rican Ministry of Health. Puntarenas, Costa Rica.
Publications
Publications in prestigious journals such as Implant Dentistry and Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.
Table Clinic presentation
Participation at several lectures and table clinics in Costa Rica, Colombia, México, Panamá and the United States.