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MexDog

Apr 2, 2013, 3:05 PM

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Well I am looking for my 4th dentist and this time I need a good, trustworthy one asap. Doctor Adan Michel, and Octavio .... can't remember his last name and now the guys at Plaza Marina have all not worked out well.
I was told my 3 year old filling Dr. Michel did was too large and had some decay, (turned out it didn't) one bite and I might crack the filling and lose the molar. Well I bit all right, paid $600 USD for a new crown and I have been in horrible pain for a month. I am convinced this was a big upsell after checking with my dentist NOB who has my X-rays. So now I will require a root canal to have any hope of getting my life back (seriously), not sleeping do to the pain is making me a super crank. Looking for a referral for someone you have had personal experience with. btw anyone know what the requirements are to become a dentist in Mexico?

jackak10

Apr 2, 2013, 3:29 PM

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btw, anyone know what the requirements are to become a dentist in Mexico?

Proof that you failed the test to be a veterinarian.

cindym

Apr 2, 2013, 5:23 PM

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Have you posted this question on local PV forums? You may get more answers.

YucaLandia

Apr 2, 2013, 6:33 PM

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...anyone know what the requirements are to become a dentist in Mexico?

5 years of full-time university study dedicated to dentistry, (at a certified dental school), plus one year of Servicio Seguridad as practical dental service to the public. Just like any profession, Mexico has some excellent ones, some very good ones, a bunch of mediocre ones, some less talented folks, and a few incompetents.

Good luck finding a really good one, this time around.
steve
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E-visit at http://yucalandia.com

chinagringo

Apr 2, 2013, 6:49 PM

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Good grief Steve! Is there anything you don't have an answer to? Please look up the meaning of sarcasm and see how that fits the original question.
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Neil
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barmarr

Apr 2, 2013, 8:20 PM

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We have used "Dr. Martin" (that's his first name) for many years.

He is located on Basillo Badillo #311, it is called "Just Smiles".
Dr. Martin also teacher dentistry at the university in GDL. My husband has had 4 implants (3 of which required surgery) and has never had a problem. Also, when my husband gets his teeth cleaned in the U.S. several dentists have told him "whoever did his implants did a great job".

Just Smiles
322-223-0505 office

donemry

Apr 3, 2013, 8:46 AM

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I would also reccomend the folks at Just Smiles.

JRinPV

Apr 3, 2013, 9:09 AM

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I have been using Dr Fernando Peñalva at http://www.puertovallartadentist.com/index.php?lang=en
for about 30 years, far better than any dentist I have used in the USA!

careyeroslib

Apr 15, 2013, 12:44 PM

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If you need a root canal, you´ll ´probably need an endontist.

I went to Dr. Peñalva once too and he was very good. Dr. Adan Michel is my dentist and when I had implant surgery last summer they brought in a surgeon from Guadalajara. Both my dentist and my periodontist in Canada think the work is great.

Sorry for your bad experience, but, truthfully, yours is the only complaint I have ever heard about either Plaza Marina Dental or Dr. Adan Michel. I´m sure Just Smiles is also good and chances are you´ll be recommended to a specialist anyway.

Good luck.