Short answer
To choose a dentist in Santo Domingo, check their training and membership in the Asociación Odontológica Dominicana (Dominican Dental Association), how they sterilize, what diagnostic imaging they use, whether they explain alternatives, give a written plan and offer follow-up, and what verified patients say. Be wary of anyone who guarantees results without examining you.
The seven questions
- Who will treat me, and what is their training?
- Are they a member of the Asociación Odontológica Dominicana?
- How do they sterilize instruments? Ask to see the protocol.
- What imaging do they use to diagnose? For implants, ask about 3D X-rays.
- Do they explain alternatives, risks and timelines?
- Do they give me the estimate and the plan in writing?
- What follow-up is there afterward? If you’re coming from another country, who will care for you when you get back?
Red flags
- Promises of guaranteed results.
- Pressure to decide the same day.
- Prices quoted without examining you.
- Treating healthy teeth without explaining why.
For information only. This is general information and does not replace an evaluation. The right treatment depends on your case and is determined by your dentist after examining you. Updated: 2026-11-01.
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