
Dr. Marvin Chacón
Dentist with more than 15 years of clinical experience, specializing in restorative dentistry with a focus on preserving tooth structure.
My practice is based on a clear conviction: the tooth structure is an irreplaceable biological resource. Over time, I've come to understand that many restorative decisions fail not due to a lack of materials, but due to excessive intervention.
Based on that philosophy, I developed a specific clinical protocol for the direct fabrication of fiber-reinforced bridges, a technique that has been published in Dentistry Today and accepted for publication in the British Dental Journal.
I work under the Minimum Intervention approach, where every clinical decision prioritizes the preservation of healthy dental tissue and long-term function.
Academic Background
International Continuing Education
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MSc in Aesthetic Dentistry
King's College London, United Kingdom
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Fellowship in Implant Dentistry
University of Miami, United States
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Bachelor's Degree in Dentistry
Universidad Iberoamericana (UIA), Costa Rica
Professional Activity
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Director for Latin America - Libertas Dental Academy
Advanced training programs in aesthetic and restorative dentistry
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International Speaker
International lectures and workshops on additive dentistry and clinical protocols for fiber-reinforced bridges.
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Fellow Speaker - VOCO GmbH
Associate speaker for the German manufacturer VOCO GmbH.
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Guest Speaker - Viva Learning Dental Podcast (ADA CERP)
Ep. 649: "When Implants Aren't an Option"
Publications
Contributions to international journals
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Dentistry Today - Published (Nov/Dec 2025)
9-year clinical follow-up of direct anterior fiber-reinforced bridges.
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British Dental Journal - Accepted for publication (Forthcoming)
Posterior fiber-reinforced bridges: A reproducible clinical protocol for tooth replacement.
International Conferences
Global presence in dental education

Germany
International conference

Costa Rica
In-person lectures and workshops

International
Upcoming international academic collaborations
"Modern dentistry considers the tooth structure sacred. Every procedure must respect the remaining tissue and offer predictable long-term results, with the lowest possible biological cost."
— Dr. Marvin Chacón