Academic Achievements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dentistry, Universidad de Costa Rica, 1988
• Doctor’s Degree in Dental Surgery, Universidad de Costa Rica, 1998
• Specialist in Periodontics, Pointificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia, 2003
• Certified in Periodontics by the Costa Rican Board of Dental Surgeons

Scientific Research

• Expression and Immunolocalization of MMP-13 in Biopsies of Patients Affected with Periodontics. Thesis Presented for Specialist Degree in Periodontics, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia

Scientific publications

• MMP-13 Expression in Periodontics Disease. Fundación Juan José Carrazo Journal. Periodontics: Osseointegration and Implants (I.S.S.N. 1514-9765). Year 10-No.20, April/May 2005

Teaching Experience

• Professor of the Periodontics Clinic in 4th and 5th year, School of Dentistry, Universidad de Costa Rica, 1999-2011
• Professor and Coordinator of the Internship Program in Periodontics, School of Dentistry, Universidad de Costa Rica, 2005-2011
• Professor and Coordinator of Periodontics Area, School of Dentistry, Universidad de Costa Rica, 2007-2011
• Guided Private Practice in Periodontics, 1999-2011
• National Lecturer