Susan C. Montero Masis

Susan C. Montero Masis has built her orthodontic practice over decades at ConfiDental Costa Rica, where she has served as Owner and Orthodontics Specialist since November 2003. Her clinical direction combines straightening-focused orthodontics with functional orthodontics and orthodontic functional orthopedics. At ULACIT University, she graduated Cum Laude from the Specialist in Orthodontics and Functional program in 2023, after completing her earlier dental education there.

When treatment planning calls for modern mechanics, Montero Masis uses certified techniques and systems such as Dental Aligners with Align Technology (2022) and Autoligado Pitts21 (2022). She is also trained in miniscrews (certification in 2022) and in techniques in mini tubes (certification in 2023), which supports orthodontic strategies that may include temporary anchorage devices (TADs). Her training portfolio extends to oral surgery (Platinum Education diploma in 2016) and a certificate in dental implants (2019), helping her coordinate broader dental needs alongside orthodontic correction.

Education

• 2023 — ULACIT University, Specialist in Orthodontics and Functional (graduated Cum Laude).

Work experience

• November 2003–present — Clinic Dr. Montero, Owner and Orthodontics Specialist.

Clinical focus and techniques

Montero Masis focuses on orthodontic tooth and jaw malocclusion, using both aligner and bracket-based approaches and anchorage tools when needed.

• Dental aligners (Align Technology).
• Autoligado Pitts21.
• Mini tubes techniques.
• Miniscrews and temporary anchorage devices (TADs).
• Self-ligating braces.
• Clear braces installation.
• Orthodontic extrusion.
• Myobrace system for orthodontics and functional orthopedics.
• BWS system to avoid dental extractions.
• Orofacial harmonization course (Dental Platinum, 2020).

Professional societies and certifications

• Certifications in Dental Aligners — Align Technology (2022).
• Certification in Autoligado Pitts21 (2022).
• Certification in Techniques in Mini Tubes (2023).
• Certifications of Miniscrews (2022).
• Certificate in Dental Implants — Dr. Alfaro (2019).
• Certification in Myobrace System for Orthodontics and Functional Orthopedics (2019).
• Certification in BWS System to Avoid Dental Extractions (2019).
• Diploma in Oral Surgery — Platinum Education (2016).

Academic output

Courses and advanced training

• Orofacial Harmonization Course — Dental Platinum (2020).

Awards and recognition

Susan C. Montero Masis works with Spanish and English-speaking patients. At ConfiDental Costa Rica, orthodontic care is coordinated for international visitors in San José, Costa Rica, with bilingual support for consultations and follow-up.