Rio Dental Clinic by Dr. Rowan Vilar Reviews 26

Good Day Dental Care Seekers,

As an American who had received dental care in Thailand the past 12 years, I found myself in need of finding an open country that could continue with the next phases of an implant that was started in Bangkok. Brazils open border to tourism and ease of entry during the pandemic had me now searching for a caring and well regarded dental provider to continue the process. I was lucky enough to identify Dr. Rowan Vilar and his compassionate team of clinicians and assistants. E-Consults from afar were clear, caring and concise prior to making the trip and Dr. Vilar takes extra time in producing a comprehensive care plan and even shares information on logistics,  stays, restaurants,  activities etc. which was greatly appreciated.

Comprehensive diagnostics that were performed were far superior to American or imaging I've had internationally. The multiple clinic locations Dr. Vilar and his colleagues utilize are very clean and comfortable during your care and you are catered to with very good English and compassion during your visits. Assistance by his lovely team for transportation or suggestions on the area are happily facilitated if needed and you are always checked up on to ensure a safe hotel arrival and to ensure post procedure safety and aftercare issues are remedied.

I must additionally highlight the providers aseptic techniques during your time in the dental chair as all instruments are autoclaved and even sterile drapes are deployed over and above the typical single facial application. 

I also appreciated the extra pillows and blankets for comfort during longer days in the chair.

His cosmetic colleague performs true dental veneer artistry and she should be a must for any patient wishing to also add any aesthetic needs onto their restorative ones. 

From a cost perspective, I can only equate to that of a Thai comparison but it is on par with what I am used to paying there. I believe you are discounted if paying cash in Brazil versus a credit card but I'm never comfortable bringing too much cash to any location or hotel safe internationally and may recall it being around a 9% savings with USD.

All told, Dr Vilar and his team are caring, professional and competent clinicians within their respective dental subspecialties and I would highly recommend them to any foreigners in search of quality care and outcomes from a dental tourism need.
Dr. Rowan Vilar - Ortodontia, Estética e Implantes, RJ
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I encountered Dr. Rowan Vilar because of a recommendation from a trusted friend. And although both the global pandemic and the impact that had on my very local wallet, prevented me from experiencing treatment under his care ... please allow me a moment to express why he would have been my first choice.

I’ve been suffering for about a decade with poor dental health, so much so that the dental professionals in the Atlanta area would not perform regular scheduled maintenance cleanings, for fear of a malpractice suit. I don’t have dental insurance and it has taken years for me to save the money needed to address my oral health.

I’ve searched several destinations abroad and even though Dr. Vilar’s wasn’t the least expensive, his review of my current health status and plan to restore me to good health was and remains BY Far, the most comprehensive, the easiest to understand, the most thought out, the most focused on both the physical and mental aspects of oral health, the most attuned to my specific satisfaction and the most considerate of my specific circumstances, that stood as a challenge for me, on the road to alleviating my dental pain and improving my oral health.

Here’s how.

I contacted his office on a weekend and received a return call before the weekend had ended. We shared 2 or 3 conversations at length, regarding my current status. In those conversations we covered everything from the problems I was experiencing, to how I felt about appearance to what had prevented me from addressing the issues until now.

After gathering the information, he expressed a need for X-Rays, Pictures and I also had a topographical CD available. I sent it all to him and we scheduled a follow up ZOOM call for a few days later.

I am NOT the most tech savvy senior citizen in the world and Dr. Vilar was very patient with and helpful to me as I struggled via WhatsAPP and ZOOM to connect ... but finally, when I did ... it was So Very Worth My While!

Dr. Vilar had prepared a presentation using my photos and that of successful projects he’d previously completed, to detail for me exactly what needed to be done and what I could expect as a finished product. He informed me of the extractions that were needed, those teeth he’d try to save and why ... as well as, the orthodontics and implants that were required to best restore my health. He not only explained what was needed but also why it was important. He addressed the timeline and commitments and was prepared to assist me with finding accommodations during my stay.

His English is flawless, pertinent because my Portuguese is non-existent! And, his communication style is very thorough. We’ve interacted for about a month and a half, with him checking in on my progress approximately every two weeks after our initial Zoom consultation before I realized that even though his fees were reasonable, less than half of what I was quoted in the u.S., and despite the fact that his proposed solution was by far the best ... I simply couldn’t afford the best!

That said, if I could have ... I most certainly would have. After having searched for nearly a decade and about a dozen countries in both europe and south of the u.S. border, Dr. Vilar’s practice appears to be among the very best on the planet!

Dr Rowan is the best dentist I have been so far. He has fluent english, so communication is not an issue. I recommend him for everyone.