Dr. Ester Ugalde
Doctor in Dental Surgery
Specialist in Prosthodontics and Cosmetic Dentistry
Doctor in Dental Surgery
Specialist in Prosthodontics
Specialist in Cosmetic Dentistry
Education
2016 - 2018 Master of Science in Prosthodontics. Advanced Prosthodontics Residency, Graduate Program in Prosthodontics. School of Dentistry, University of Costa Rica.
2015-2016 Diplomate in Prosthodontics. School of Dentistry, University of Costa Rica.
2014 Humanistic Studies. Latinamerican University of Science and Technology. (ULACIT). Costa Rica.
2009-2014 Doctor in Dental Science. Latinamerican University of Science and Technology. (ULACIT). Costa Rica.
Certifications
Institutional Experience
2015 – Present Private Practice – Sonria Dental Clinic
2014 - 2015 Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social. Los Chiles, Costa Rica.
2012 - 2013 Kids without borders. León XIII, Costa Rica
2012- 2013 Piedad. Los Guidos, Costa Rica
Professional Memberships
Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)
Member of the American Dental Association (ADA)
Member of the American Prosthodontic Society (ASP)
Member of College of Dental Surgeons of Costa Rica (National Dentist Association)
Publications
Ugalde, E. Perfil de la Salud Oral (OHIP-14) en pacientes de la Clínica U Dental, con base en la incapacidad psicológica según el sexo. iDental, Journal Faculty of Dentistry, ULACIT Costa Rica, Vol. 7, No.2, 2014.
Presentations
2018 Evaluation of the Interaction of Chlorhexidine Mouthwash with Different Beverages. Encuentro Nacional y XVII Iberoamericano de Investigación en Odontología. Universidad Autónoma de México. Escuela Nacional de Estudios Superiores Unidad León, Guanajuato, México.
2015 Compressive Resistance of Implant Fixture-Mount Systems on Different Implant Brands. 3rd Research Forum of the Graduate Programs. University of Puerto Rico.
Awards and Achievements
2019 Winner of the National Research Award for Postgraduate Programs, College of Dental Surgeons of Costa Rica. San José, Costa Rica.
2014 Certificate of Advanced Studies of the English Language. ULACIT. Costa Rica.
2013 Honorary Academic Mention. ULACIT. Costa Rica.
Continuing Education
2019 Keep it Simple “Dentina a Esmalte en Natural”. Pablo Batistella. Alajuela, Costa Rica.
2019 Encerado Anatómico. International Center for Dental Education. Ivoclar Vivadent. San José, Costa Rica.
2019 Diseño de Sonrisa, adhesión y actualización de materiales estéticos. Dr. Gerard Chiche. San José, Costa Rica.
2018 Taller de Fotografía Dental y Artística. Alajuela, Costa Rica.
2018 Restauraciones Cerámicas. International Center for Dental Education. Ivoclar Vivadent. México.
2018 Training and Education. International Center for Dental Education. Ivoclar Vivadent. Sarasota, EE.UU.2018 Zirconio o Disilicato…Color Standard o Color Paciente. San José, Costa Rica.
2018 Restauraciones Directas con el Método StyleItaliano. San José, Costa Rica.
2018 IPS e.max sobre Zirconio. Curso Teórico-Práctico. San José, Costa Rica.
2017 Encerado Anatómico Curso Teórico-clínico de restauraciones adhesivas estéticas. San José, Costa Rica.
2017 Introductory al Sistema e.Max Multi. San José, Costa Rica.
2016 Where Occlusion & Digital Dentistry Meet. Chicago, IL. EE.UU.
2013 Curso de Implantología Oral Revitalize Mitos y Realidades. San José, Costa Rica.
