About M&V Dental Services
Save up to 50% than the price in the United States
Dental care in the US is among the most expensive in the world. Patients who come to Mora & Valdez save up to 50% on procedures like implants, crowns, and full-mouth restorations, even after factoring in flights and accommodation. For more complex treatments, those savings translate to thousands of dollars you keep in your pocket.
This is not a compromise. Costa Rica's lower cost of living reduces overhead for clinics without reducing standards. You get the same premium materials, the same advanced technology, and internationally trained specialists.
Your treatment plan comes with full transparency, no hidden fees, and a personalized quote before you commit to anything.
About M&V Dental Services
The Care Speaks for Itself
Mora & Valdez is located in Uvita, on the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Our clinic uses 3D digital planning, precision diagnostics, and materials from the world's leading brands, including Straumann, 3Shape, and Planmeca.
Both Dr. Mora and Dr. Valdez trained internationally. Their approach combines technical expertise with the kind of attentive, unhurried care that is rare to find. Every treatment is built around your specific anatomy, goals, and timeline.
Patients from the US and Canada consistently describe the experience as better than what they had at home. Read their words in our patient reviews and smile gallery.
About M&V Dental Services
Come for the care. Stay for all of this.
Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. It holds 5% of the world's species in less than 0.03% of its land area. In one visit, you pass through rainforests, waterfalls, volcanic landscapes, and some of the most spectacular coastline in the Americas.
Uvita, where our clinic sits, is the gateway to Marino Ballena National Park. You share the ocean with humpback whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and scarlet macaws. The town is calm, the air is clean, and the pace of life makes recovery feel like a vacation.
A few things worth experiencing while you are here:
- Whale watching at Marino Ballena National Park, one of the few places in the world with two humpback whale migration seasons per year
- Nauyaca Waterfalls, a short ride and hike from Uvita
- Fresh seafood, tropical fruit, and the warmth of Costa Rican hospitality
Simple steps. No guesswork.
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Request your free quote
Send us your information and dental history. We build a personalized treatment plan with full pricing before you decide anything.
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Plan your trip
We work around your schedule. For complex treatments, we help you coordinate your care and your stay in one simple timeline.
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Arrive in Uvita
Check in, meet the team, and complete your consultation and diagnostics. Everything is explained in English, step by step.
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Leave with your smile
Your procedure is completed to the highest standard. You go home with results that last, and a country you will want to return to.
Plan Your Visit
Most treatments at Mora & Valdez follow a clear two-stage process: your initial consultation and diagnostics, followed by your procedure. For complex rehabilitations, we work with you to coordinate your stay and your care in a way that fits your schedule.
We communicate in English throughout the entire process. From your first message to your final appointment, you always know exactly where you are, what comes next, and what it costs.
Start with a free dental quote. Send us your information, and we will build a treatment plan tailored to you.
Marie-claude PotvinTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nous avons eu un super service, rapide et super professionnel. Mon conjoint s’est cassé une dent en vacances et il a été pris en charge de façon exceptionnelle, radiographies, scan et extraction faits. En plus, Dr Valdez parle français ce qui a beaucoup aidé mon conjoint. Dennis MacaulayTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After more than 40 years as a dentist myself in the US I can say unequivocally that Drs Mora and Valdez are absolutely wonderful dentists! Dr Valdez recemented an older porcelain onlay on my tooth and made it better, stronger and smoother than it was originally! He is simply a SUPERB dentist using the most advanced technics and materials - and their new office in Uvita is beautiful, modern, and set in the spectacular rainforest of the Ballena coast of Costa Rica! MONTSE ALVAREZTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 1000% recomendado!! Me he sometido a una restauración bucal con implantes con el Dr. Ricardo Valdez. Sinceramente, no podría recomendar un mejor dentista. La atención del Dr. Valdez es excepcional. Es muy profesional y tiene un conocimiento increíble. Tiene experiencia y mucha formación, lo que inspira confianza y seguridad a la hora de los procedimientos. Siempre se tomó el tiempo para explicar todo a fondo, respondiendo a todas mis preguntas. Además, es el dentista más empático y delicado que he conocido! La clínica es moderna y cuenta con las últimas tecnologías. Todo el personal es muy amable y estupendo. Acabo de terminar mi restauracion. Los implantes que me colocó quedaron de maravilla y me siento muy feliz con mi sonrisa !. Los procedimientos no me han dolido, el servicio es realmente muy muy bueno. Estoy completamente convencida de que no pude elegir mejor profesional. El Dr. Ricardo Valdez y todo el personal fueron fantásticos, el doctor siempre estuvo pendiente de mi recuperación y de que el resultado fuera excelente, y todo el equipo me atendió muy bien. Se siente una preocupacion genuina por sus pacientes. Tienen toda mi confianza. Por mi parte, completamente recomendados. Les aseguro que estarán en excelentes manos. ¡¡¡ Gracias Ricardo !!! JTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Called this morning to have a molar extracted in emergency, as there was an infection with it and my face was swollen. They took me in the afternoon! The service was amazing from the reception, the assistants and the dentist! Price was also very fair! Definitely recommend, and muchas gracias de nuevo! 🙏🏽 Rebekah HavrillaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had to have an emergency surgical tooth extraction done and everyone here was amazing. I emailed them on Sunday, had an assessment with a doc on Tuesday morning who walked me through EVERYTHING and showed me all my X-rays and pictures and the process that would happen and then had the procedure scheduled on Wednesday that included a bone graft and stitches. I had a stitch fall out early and they got me in within 24 hours to check everything and make sure all was well. The office is beautiful and bright and the staff were top notch. I’ll be coming back here in the spring when it’s time to do my implant. Sara SalehiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This clinic is incredible. I was so impressed by their efficiency and work ethic. Both my 5 year old and myself went in for check up after having tooth pain. Dr. Patricia took care of my daughter, extracted her tooth and the whole process was amazing. As for me, I had an extraction back in Canada that got infected, while on Holidays in Costa Rica. Dr. Valdez was just incredible. He took an Xray and explained the whole procedure to me. There was a piece of bone stuck in the socket. The procedure was some serious dental surgery, I got stitches, before and after photos, Xrays and all the post dental care medication necessary. I was blown away by Dr Valdez’s professionalism and proficiency. Highly recommend this clinic. Also, the space is impeccable with the most scenic views. Kelvin MastersonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. You just have to be a patient patient. Dr. Valdez completely re-made my mouth and I am very happy with the results. I went to Dr. Valdez with a failing lower horseshoe denture that was done in the States. He not only replaced the piece, he reshaped it so that it would fit with and work with a brand new upper denture as well. It was a long and sometimes frustrating process - it took over a year - but the results are worth it. I recommend Dr. Valdez and his excellent team for your dental needs, especially if they are as extensive as my own. Just be patient.
