Dr. Miguel Ángel Valdez-Casasola

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Dr. Miguel Angel Valdez is a dental expert and prosthodontic specialist who has been improving the oral health and self-esteem of patients since 1997. His Euro Dental Clinic is located in zone 14 of Guatemala City. Dr. Valdez spends all the time required to understand the nature and evolution of your dental issues, so he can develop the correct treatment plan for each individual most effectively. The final result is a balanced and functional design for your gorgeous smile.

With the latest technology and an in-house clinic, Dr. Valdez can perform the diagnostics and procedures you need quickly and efficiently, with respect for your valuable time, in the least number of visits to the clinic. His design tools include panoramic x-rays, digital scans, 3-D tomography and high-resolution photos. The resulting images are instantly available for you to visualize the present status, understand the diagnosis, and discuss your treatment plan together.

• Dental implants can replace individual teeth, surgically placed in your jawbone and reliably solid with zirconia crowns for 20 years. In more serious cases of tooth loss, a full arch of new dental crowns can be permanently placed with four or six implants holding them securely. Your all-new teeth are balanced and functional with laser precision while enhancing the appearance of your smile: a cosmetic work of art.
• Thin-shell veneers, about the width of a contact lens, are ideal for improving minor imperfections in shape and color of the top front teeth. They are less invasive because they require minimal reduction of the natural teeth where they will be applied. Ask Dr. Valdez if the new veneers could be an economical solution for you. His goal is to offer personalized solutions for aesthetics and functionality, while prioritizing comfort, and safety.
• Invisible aligners are the best option in digital orthodontics for those who want a discreet alternative to traditional braces. Dr. Valdez uses the TRIOS Clear aligners manufactured using a 3D image scanner, allowing him to see the final result before starting treatment. Invisible aligners can be removed for eating, drinking, and brushing, making it easier to maintain good hygiene habits. Unlike braces, aligners straighten teeth in less time and are much more comfortable.

Dr. Valdez tells us: “People come to me when they have lost their confidence due to deterioration of their oral health. My most successful patients are serious about correcting old damage and bringing their oral health up to modern standards. The final result is very emotional. What I love about my job is making a positive change in a person’s life. With a new smile and outlook, they have more confidence, and even dress differently, proud of their appearance. It’s all about quality of life.”

Case Study of Irma

Irma is an older woman who had tried several dentists, but her mouth was steadily deteriorating after receiving poor dental treatment for many years.

Her teeth were destroyed, with many of them lost, which meant she could never smile. She had lost all hope of having beautiful, functional teeth and lived in pain with constant dental infections.

Darling, the girl Irma cared for throughout her childhood, is a dental student at the university (UMG), where Dr. Miguel Angel Valdez is an instructor in at the School of Dentistry. Darling asked the medical faculty for referrals to help Irma, and that’s how she became a patient of Dr. Valdez and Euro Dental.

At Euro Dental, we did a full diagnostic work-up and decided on an “All-on-four” prosthesis for her upper. Crowns and bridges were placed on her lower jaw, and now Irma smiles with complete confidence. We transformed a very complex dental problem into an achievable solution.

As for Irma, her wardrobe has changed. She now wears makeup and has a new haircut. She has regained her self-confidence and sees herself as a more beautiful woman inside and out. Darling, the student, gained access to dental procedures she hadn’t yet learned about at university, and says she knows what her specialty will be after she finishes her degree. Having changed Irma’s life, in some way, has also changed Darling’s career path.

When patients have some anxiety about the dental sessions in the clinic, Dr. Valdez will explain to them all of the options available, and make sure they know why we are doing this work for their long-term health and well-being. He wants all patients to be active contributors to the treatment process.

He says, “They need to understand what happened before and how we can work together to correct it. We can visualize the final results with digital images, and I just take care of the details to get there.”

About the Guatemala Medical Directory, Dr. Valdez knows it’s important to have a multi-disciplinary referral network, so that patients can rely on top-level quality providers in all areas of specialty. The body should be treated as one organism with interconnected systems, monitored by medical professionals devoted to excellence.

For complex dental implants Dr. Valdez works in partnership with patients of Dra. Magaly Lopez at Dental Spa. Their collaboration assures that patients have the attention and care they deserve.

• Dr. Valdez speaks Spanish and English fluently, and translators in other languages are easily available at Euro Plaza location.
• He is available for emergencies but adds that he does everything possible to treat the most severe cases in a timely manner so that there will be no surprises at inconvenient times.
• He is happy to help you fill out and sign the insurance forms you need to request reimbursement from your insurance company.

The professional perspective of Dr. Valdez is based on excellence, precision, and commitment to the overall health of his patients. His focus is on harmonizing health and functionality to smiles by using advanced technology and cutting-edge materials. He says, “I am motivated to transform lives through treatments that not only restore teeth but also the confidence and well-being of those who receive them.