About the Tijuana Dental Guide
A trusted resource built on real research — not just algorithms or paid listings.
Dra. Avelar Linhares, DMD
Dental Advisor — Tijuana Dental Guide
Researched & Reviewed by Tijuana Dental Guide View LinkedIn Profile →Dra. Avelar Linhares is a Doctor of Dental Medicine with a background spanning cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry. She holds an internationally accredited DMD degree and brings a dentist's perspective to how we evaluate dental care quality across borders — including both US dental standards and the Mexican regulatory framework that governs Tijuana's clinics.
Her role at Tijuana Dental Guide is to bring that professional perspective to our research process. We research each clinic's reputation, verified patient reviews, the certifications it publicly lists, and its online track record before it's added to the directory. To be clear: this is desk research, not an on-site inspection — we do not physically visit clinics or independently verify sterilization protocols, equipment, or clinical outcomes in person. No clinic pays its way onto this list — research comes first, every time.
The result is a directory built on real research instead of guesswork — giving US patients a stronger starting point than a random search, with the same 50–70% savings dental tourism to Tijuana offers.
Credentials & Expertise
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
Internationally accredited degree with advanced training in cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry
Dental Practice Background
Clinical training across cosmetic, restorative, implant, and full-mouth rehabilitation dentistry
International Dental Standards
Knowledge of US dental standards and Mexican COFEPRIS regulatory requirements
Clinical Background
Professional familiarity with dental materials, techniques, and treatment outcomes
COFEPRIS Familiarity
Understanding of Mexico's federal dental health certification system
Dental Tourism Advisor
Advises on what US patients should look for in safe, high-quality cross-border dental care in Tijuana
Our Mission
The Tijuana Dental Guide was created to solve a real problem: US patients know they can save thousands on dental care in Tijuana, but they don't know how to find a safe, reputable clinic. The internet is full of generic lists and paid placements with little real research behind them.
We built this directory differently. Every clinic is researched — reputation, verified patient reviews, the certifications it publicly lists, and its online track record — with a dentist's perspective from Dra. Avelar Linhares, DMD. We look past star ratings alone. We provide transparent pricing so patients can plan their trip and budget with confidence. Browse our clinic directory, compare costs on our procedure pages, or read our patient guides before making any decisions.
Our business model is transparent: featured clinics pay for premium placement, and we earn referral fees when patients book through our platform. But every clinic — featured or not — must pass our research process before appearing in the directory.
How We Research Clinics
COFEPRIS Certification Check
We check whether the clinic publicly lists a valid COFEPRIS certificate — Mexico's federal health authority certification that sets hygiene, equipment, and professional standards.
Dentist Background Research
We research the publicly available background of each clinic's lead dentists — dental school, any US or international training, and professional association memberships — with input from Dra. Avelar Linhares, DMD.
Patient Review Analysis
We read through verified patient reviews and public feedback, looking for consistent safety concerns, complaints, or red flags.
Online Track Record Review
We look at each clinic's online presence, published case photos, and any information they share about the materials and equipment brands they use.
Reputation Assessment
We weigh everything together — reviews, certifications, credentials, and track record — to decide whether a clinic is worth listing.
Every clinic that passes this research process appears in our directory with transparent pricing and service listings. Clinics that don't check out aren't listed — regardless of whether they'd pay for placement. This is desk research based on public information, verified reviews, and each clinic's stated certifications — not an on-site clinical inspection.
The Directory by the Numbers
6
Researched Clinics
$0
Cost to Get Matched
50–70%
Average Patient Savings
5-Step
Clinic Research Process
Ready to Find Your Clinic?
Browse our directory of researched, COFEPRIS-listed dental clinics in Tijuana — or use our free matching service to get a personalized clinic recommendation for your procedure and budget.