Dr. Ignacio Vargas

Higher Education

•  Doctor in Dental Surgery. Latin American University of Science and Technology, San Jose, Costa Rica.  1999-2004
• Division of Periodontics at Hospital Calderón Guardia. August 2002.

• Fellowship in Restorative Sciences , University of Costa Rica. 2004.
• Fellowship in Cosmetic Dentistry , University  of Costa Rica. 2007.
•  Master´s Degree in Operative and Dental Aesthetics, University of  Costa Rica. 2008-2009
• Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Implant Dentistry, Pontificia University Javeriana, 2011.
• Digital Course in (Digital Smile Design). 2015
• He’s SMART (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique) Certified by the International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology (IAOMT).
• Certified in safe amalgam removal by the International Association of Mercury-Safe Dentists (IAMSD).

Certifications

• Basic Life Support. 2008 – Present
• National Dental Boards Examinations.  2004 – Present
• Course of Epidemiology and Biostatics for Health Professionals. Dr. Petri, May 2008
• Course of Peri-Implant Health and Management Hands – On Workshop.  2018
• Course of Implantology All on 4 (Oral Revitalize)

Professional Memberships

• Member of the Dental Surgeons College of Costa Rica. 2004 –Present

• Member of American Dental Association. 2011 – Present

Work Experience

• In America Dental Clinic,  accredited by the Ministry of Health, in San Jose, 2003 a 2020.
• Professor of Restorative Clinic (undergraduate) of University of Costa Rica, January 2008 – December 2009.
• Professor of Dental Clinic. ULACIT, Latin American University of Science and Technology. 2010
• Chief of Operative Dentistry Division, ULACIT, Latin American University of Science and Technology. 2010-2016