Prosthodontics Specialist
Dr. Oscar Vargas Fernández is passionate about dentistry and constantly seeks excellence in his profession.After completing his undergraduate studies, he was motivated to pursue postgraduate studies in one of the most demanding specialties in dentistry, prosthodontics. In this branch of dentistry, Dr. Vargas found a niche to exploit his practical qualities, knowledge, and organizational skills.
Currently, Dr. Vargas dedicates time weekly to postgraduate teaching, as well as giving master lectures at national and international levels. He combines all of this with his other great passion, digital dental photography, an indispensable tool for diagnosis and treatment planning.
For Dr. Oscar Vargas Fernández, “Prosthodontics” is a passion, art, and science that allows him to accurately and predictably design the smile that the patient has always longed for, and at the same time promotes prevention in dental care to achieve long-term success.
Education of Dr. Oscar Vargas F
- Honors Graduation in the Professional Master’s Degree in Dentistry with an emphasis in Prosthodontics as a recognition of his excellent academic work.
- Recognition from the University of Costa Rica as «Outstanding University Student», Ciudad Universitaria Rodrigo Facio, April 29, 2009, San José, Costa Rica.
- Incorporated as a Specialist in Prosthodontics, College of Dental Surgeons of Costa Rica 2012.
- Internship in Prosthodontics, teaching extension course, Ciudad Universitaria Rodrigo Facio 2006, University of Costa Rica.
- Private Practice in Oral Rehabilitation, Dental Implants and Aesthetic Dentistry.
- Active Member of the Academy of Prosthodontics of Costa Rica, 2013.
- Instructor of the Prosthodontics Postgraduate Program, Postgraduate Studies System, University of Costa Rica, 2010 to date.
- Professor of the Prosthodontics Graduate Program, Graduate Studies System, University of Costa Rica, 2010 to date.
- Instructor in the Prosthodontics Internship, University of Costa Rica 2010 to date
- Comprehensive Seminar Coordinator, VI year, University of Costa Rica. 2010-2011
- First Place in Clinical Case in the III “Dr. José Joaquín Jimenez Nuñez” Dental Research Competition of the College of Dental Surgeons of Costa Rica. 2007
- First Place in Clinical Case in the IV “Dr. José Joaquín Jimenez Nuñez” Dental Research Competition of the College of Dental Surgeons of Costa Rica. 2008
- Incorporation as a Member of the College of Dental Surgeons of Costa Rica as a Dental Surgeon, February 21, 2003, San José, Costa Rica.
- Bachelor of Dentistry, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica, 2003.
- Diplome Baccalauréat Francais général en Science, Lycée Franco Costarricien, 1999, San José, Costa Rica.
- Graduated from the Lycée Franco Costarricense, 1997, San José, Costa Rica.
- Diplome National Du Brevet, 1995, Lycée Franco Costarricien, San José, Costa Rica.
- Speaker at the Clinical Roundtable at the celebration of the 5th anniversary of the Scientific Journal of the College of Dental Surgeons of Costa Rica, August 26, 2010, Dr. Álvaro Tormo Fonseca Auditorium, College of Dental Surgeons of Costa Rica. “Diagnosis and
- Treatment Plan, Interdisciplinary Management of Oral Rehabilitation.”
- Speaker at the 1st Research Contest of the College of Dental Surgeons of Costa Rica Dr. Jose Joaquin Jimenez Nuñez, San Jose
- Palacio Hotel, September 29 and 30, 2006, San Jose, Costa Rica. “Ovoid Pontic: An Aesthetic Alternative”.
- Honors Graduation in the Professional Master’s Degree in Dentistry with an emphasis on Prosthodontics as a recognition of his excellent academic work.
- Recognition from the University of Costa Rica as “Outstanding University Student”, Rodrigo Facio University City, April 29, 2009, San Jose, Costa Rica.
- First Place for Clinical Case in the 3rd “Dr. Jose Joaquin Jimenez Nuñez” Dental Research Contest of the College of Dental Surgeons of Costa Rica. 2007
- First Place for Clinical Case in the 4th “Dr. Jose Joaquin Jimenez Nuñez” Dental Research Contest of the College of Dental Surgeons of Costa Rica. 2008.
