Meet Telma Rubinstein, DDS
Medical Tourism pioneer and practice co-founder, Dr. Telma Rubinstein, earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Costa Rica in 1983. After many years of practice, Dr. Rubinstein saw the need to advance her studies in the field of dental implants, so she obtained additional training in the science of tooth replacement in 2001. Dr. Rubinstein has also received advanced training in cosmetic dentistry in Switzerland, implant dentistry in Montreal, Costa Rica, and the University of Miami, and in periodontics in the USA. She is fully trained in all aspects of full-mouth restoration. She maintains active memberships in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, USA and the Prosthodontic Section of the Collegium Internationale of Oral Implantologists, USA.
Meet Josef Cordero, DDS
Medical Tourism pioneer and practice co-founder Dr. Josef Cordero earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Costa Rica in 1982. He chose a career in dentistry because he loved the way it combines artistic, technical, and precision skills. With his focus on the surgical placement and rehabilitation of dental implants, Dr. Cordero has pursued continuing education with a passion. He has received advanced training in cosmetic dentistry in Switzerland, implant dentistry in Montreal, Costa Rica, and the University of Miami, and in laboratory technician supervision. He maintains active memberships in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, USA and the Prosthodontic Section of the Collegium Internationale of Oral Implantologists, USA.
Meet Carolina Núñez, DDS
After earning her bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the Universidad Latina de Costa Rica in 2004, Dr. Núñez joined the team at Prisma Dental as a dental assistant. Seeing the profound difference that Drs. Rubinstein and Cordero made in their patient’s lives, Dr. Núñez knew that her true passion lay in cosmetic and esthetic dentistry, so she went back to school and earned her general dentistry degree in 2013. With dedicated training in Cosmetic & Aesthetic dentistry, Dr. Núñez has developed the skills and artistry working with resin to help transform her patients' smiles.
Meet Roberto Hernandez, MsD, Endodontist
Having always loved the idea of becoming a dentist, Dr. Hernandez earned his general dentist degree from the University of Costa Rica in 1996. In his first few years of practice, Dr. Hernandez wanted to learn more about how he could save teeth that were heavily compromised, so he went back to school at the University of Guadalajara Mexico and earned his specialty designation in endodontics in 2004. Dr. Hernandez joined the Prisma Dental team in 2013. Since then, he has taken great pleasure in knowing that his specialized skills can not only save your teeth, but can also help you achieve greater oral health and enjoy a life without tooth pain.
Meet Nadine Cordero, DDS, MsD, Periodontist
Growing up in her parents’ dental world, choosing a career in dentistry was an easy choice for Dr. Cordero. She loves that it’s a hands-on career that meets her need for a challenge and her desire to find innovative solutions to these challenges. After earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2013, Dr. Cordero wanted to offer more specialty services at Prisma Dental, so she remained in school and earned her Master of Science in Dentistry (Periodontology) degree in 2018 and became an implant fellow in 2019. As of October 2021, Nadine's become a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.
Meet Alejandro Montero, MD, Anesthesiologist
Growing up in Moravia, just outside of San Jose, Dr. Montero had two loves – horses and helping others. One he turned into a hobby, and the other, a career. After earning his Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery, Dr. Montero continued his education to become a specialist in Anesthesiology and Recovery. He has been helping our family of patients through their surgical procedures and ensuring a smooth recovery afterwards since 2002. He maintains active professional affiliations with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Costa Rica, the Association of Physicians and Anesthesiologists of Costa Rica (AMACR), and the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA).
Meet Lilliana Jiménez Chaves, DDS, MsD
Growing up in San Isidro de Coronado, San Jose, Costa Rica, Dr. Lilliana Jimenez Chaves had a clear vision of her future career from a very young age. Her mother, who was a nurse, served as a source of inspiration for Dr. Jimenez, as she deeply admired her mother's dedication to patient care and wanted to pursue a similar career path. Dr. Jimenez decided to follow her passion for dentistry and completed her degree in general dentistry. She then went on to specialize in orthodontics and graduated in 2017.