Qualifications

• 30 Years experience in restorative, Cosmetic and implant Dentistry rehabilitation.
• Profound knowledge in oral rehabilitation and dental esthetics.
• Extensive experience in reconstructive dentistry such as all on 4, Hybrid dentures, and full mouth reconstruction.
• Over 50000 Veneers successfully seated.
• Pioneer of Cosmetic Dentistry in Costa Rica.
• Pioneer in dental tourism in Costa Rica.

Educational Background

• Universidad de Costa Rica. Faculty of Dentistry. Doctor in Dental Surgery (D.D.S). 1986
• Post Graduate Program in Esthetic Dentistry. Baylor College of Dentistry. Texas.
• Member of Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de Costa Rica.
• Member: FOCAP, FOLA, FDI

Certifications/Training

• Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry since 1998
• President of AIOI, Academia International de Odontología Integral.
• Expresident of SOLA International, Costa Rica. Seminarios Odontológicos Latinoamericanos.
• International Speaker.
• Winner of GOEH, Global Organization for Excellence in Health.
• Winner of “The Bizz Award”, for best enterprise 2007.
• Quality Certificate, AIOI. 2008.
• Accredited by AAAHC (Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care). 2011,2014
• Accredited by Costa Rica Essencial , 2014
• Presidential Trophy, Academia International de Odontología Integral. 2011

Educational Background

• Universidad Latina de Costa Rica. Faculty of Dentistry. Doctor in Dental Surgery (D.D.S). October 2014
• Specialty graduate program in prosthodontics*, CAGS (Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies in Prosthodontics) Boston University Henry Goldman School of Dental Medicine Boston, United States. Full time 36 month program from July 2015 to July 2018

*According to the American College of Prothontists: ¨Prosthodontists are specialists in the restoration and replacement of missing teeth and oral/facial structures with natural, esthetic, and functional replacements. This includes surgical implant placement, the simple to most complex implant supported restorations, laboratory and clinical training in esthetics/cosmetics, crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays, removable complete and partial dentures, dental implants, TMD-jaw joint problems, traumatic injuries to the mouth’s structures, congenital or birth anomalies and/or teeth, snoring and sleep disorders, as well as oral cancer prosthetic reconstruction and continuing care.”  

• Member of the ACP (American College of Prosthodontists).
• Member of Colegio Cirujanos Dentistas de Costa Rica.
• Member: FOLA, FOCAP, FDI.

Continuing Education/Meetings

• Luiz N. Baratieri Seminar: Love at the First Visit Amor, San José, Costa Rica, Abril 2013
• Basic Training (CEREC 3) CAD/CAM Sirona, San José, Costa Rica, August 2013
• Dentalxp Global Symposium Hollywood, FL, June 2014
  • Ceramic Veneers Workshop, hands on practice with Dr. David Garber
  • Minimal preparation restorations Workshop, hands on practice with Dr. Edward A. McLaren

• Training Center with Alejandro Cadavid, San José, Costa Rica, July 2014
• American College of Prosthodontics Annual Meeting Orlando, FL, October 2015
• American College of Prosthodontics Regional Winter Meeting Boston, MA, Februrary 2016
• American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics Annual Meeting Chicago, IL, Februrary 2016
• American College of Prosthodontics Regional Spring Meeting Boston, MA, Februrary 2016
  • Lecturer Dr. Daniel Buser: “The early loading concept of dental implants in partially edentulous patients in daily practice”

• IADR General Session Seoul, Republic of Korea, June 2016
• American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics Annual Meeting Chicago, IL, Februrary 2017
• American College of Prosthodontics Regional Spring Meeting Boston, MA, May 2017
  • Lecturer Dr. Enrico Ercoli: “Treatment approaches for complex and compromised implant cases: A dual surgical and prosthetic perspective.”

• DentalXP Implant Summit New York, NY, August 2017
• ADES, Boston, MA, May 2017
  • Lecturer Dr. Gerard Chiche: “Third Edition: “The Esthetic Zone Inside and Out”

• ITI Gathering, Boston, MA, October 2017
  • Lecturers: Dr. Morton, Dr. Gonzaga and Dr. Hamilton: “Evidence-Based Implant Assisted Treatment Options”

• American College of Prosthodontics Regional Spring Meeting Boston, MA, May 2018
  • Lecturer Dr. Panos Papaspyridakos: “Implant-Prosthodontic Options for Edentolous Patients in the Digital Age”

• Dental photography course, 2018
  • Lecturers: Dr. Ostos and Dr. Aguiar: “When pictures really matter”

Research, Oral presentations and Publications

Research Projects with Prominent Cosmetic Dentists:

• “Comparative Analysis of the Adhesion Strength of Feldespatic Porcelain to Enamel with and without Preparation Using Two Different Adhesive Systems” Kaver, A. Conejo, J. Prada, V. Baltodano, A. 2014
• “In-vitro Comparison of Zirconia Polishing Systems After Simulated Occlusal Adjustment” Kaver, A. Brombal, N. Nomoto, S. Fan, Y. Nathanson, D. 2016
• “In-vitro Comparison of Lithium Disilicate Polishing Systems After Simulated Occlusal Adjustment” Brombal, N. Kaver, A. Nomoto, S. Fan, Y. Nathanson, D. 2016
• “Dental adhesive systems: Seven generations of evolution” Freedman, G. Kaver, A. Leinfelder, K. Afrashtehfar, K. 2017
• “The Mighty Mini 90 disposable prophy angle: Could it be small and powerful and sterile at the same time?” Freedman, G. Kaver, A. Afrashtehfar, K. 2017
• “ Considerations to achieve a simplified adhesive cementation” Freedman, G. Afrashtehfar, K. Kaver, A 2018
• “ Restorative repairs aided by an universal adhesive” Freedman, G. Kaver, A. Afrashtehfar, K. 2018

Oral Presentation:

• IADR General Session Seoul, Republic of Korea, June 2016
• “In-vitro Comparison of Zirconia Polishing Systems After Simulated Occlusal Adjustment” Kaver, A. Brombal, N. Nomoto, S. Fan, Y. Nathanson, D. 2016