About Dr. Jose Alonso
Dr. Jose Alonso, MD, DDS, is an internationally trained cosmetic and implant dentist practicing in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with a professional background spanning medicine, dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry and advanced restorative care. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Complutense de Madrid in Spain and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Universidad Iberoamericana in Santo Domingo.
His continuing education includes advanced training in dental implants, oral surgery, cosmetic dentistry, porcelain and minimal-preparation veneers, digital smile design, CAD/CAM dentistry, full-mouth rehabilitation and full-arch implant treatment. His professional education has included programs in Spain, the Dominican Republic, the United States, Colombia, Argentina and the United Kingdom.
Dr. Alonso is affiliated with major U.S. dental organizations including the American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Academy of Implant Dentistry and Academy of General Dentistry. He provides dental care to local and international patients at his office in Santo Domingo.
Medical & Dental Education
MEDICAL EDUCATION
MADRID COMPLUTENSIS UNIVERSITY, MADRID, SPAINMedical Doctor and Surgery Degree — July 2005
LOS ANDES UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, MERIDA, VENEZUELAGeneral Medical Surgery Residency. Nov 2005 - Aug 2006
UNIVERSITY OF CADIZ, CADIZ, SPAINClinical Nutrition Postgraduate Course — June 2012
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, USABLS for Health Care Providers, Jul 2014
DENTAL EDUCATION
IBEROAMERICAN UNIVERSITY, SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLICDoctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Jul 2010
UNIVERSIDAD COMPLUTENSE MADRID — Madrid, SpainOral Surgery Residency — November 2012
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDAAdvanced Standing Program Residency (US Dental Licensure), Jun 2014 - May 2016
ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Advanced Professional Training
EXAE, SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLICAesthetic and Cosmetic Surgery, Mar 2011
SODOMEM&A, SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLICHands-on Dermal Fillers Workshop, Jul 2011
SUPERIOR STUDIES DENTAL INSTITUTE, SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLICDental Implants and Oral Surgery, Nov 2011
SUPERIOR STUDIES DENTAL INSTITUTE, SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLICImplant-Supported Prostheses, Nov 2011
JAVERIANA UNIVERSITY, BOGOTA, COLOMBIASedation techniques in dentistry, Jun 2012
INTRAMED, BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINAPregnancy & Oral Health, Jul 2013
FELLOWSHIPS
Fellow in Oral Implantology
California Implant Institute, CAFellow in Oral Implantology Apr, 2026
ADVANCED IMPLANT & SURGICAL TRAINING
Advanced Professional Training
DENTAL IMPLANTS AND ORAL SURGERYSuperior Studies Dental Institute, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic — November 2011
IMPLANT SUPPORTED PROSTHESESSuperior Studies Dental Institute, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic — November 2011
Making Immediate Implant Placement PredictableGlidewell, Charles Shlesinger, DDS, Newport Beach, California — April 2022
Guided Bone Regeneration: Steps for Successful Ridge AugmentationGlidewell, Randolph Resnik, DMD, MSD, Newport Beach, California — April 2022
Full Arch Restorations Utilizing Monolithic ZirconiaGlidewell, Taylor Manalili, DDS, FICOI, Newport Beach, California — April 2022
Optimizing the Primary Stability of Dental Implants for Immediate Tooth Replacement Therapy in the Esthetic ZoneAACD-AGD-ADA, USA — November 2023
Extractions and Bone GraftingGlidewell, Randolph Resnik, DMD, MSD, Irvine, California — December 2023
Laser Therapy for Adjunctive Treatment of Peri-Implant DiseaseAGD PACE, Irvine, California — December 2023
Fast on Four: All-on-XInternational Digital Dental Academy, London, UK — July 2025
Local Anesthesia StrategiesGLIDEWELL - Michael Ditolla DDS FAGD - Irvine, CA
Medically Compromised Patient CareP & G - AGD - PACE Shelly Withers, RDH, MS, PhD | Shelley Hayton, RDH, MAT - Irvine, CA December 2023
COSMETIC & ESTHETIC DENTISTRY TRAINING
Dr. Alonso has pursued continuing education in cosmetic and esthetic dentistry, with particular emphasis on veneers, minimal-preparation veneers, direct composite restorations, smile design, esthetic treatment planning and full-mouth rehabilitation.
Aesthetic and Cosmetic Surgery
EXAE, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic — March 2011
Predictable Cementation of Esthetic RestorationsKerr / Den-Mat, Miami, Florida — April 2014
Contouring and Placement for Successful Minimal Prep Veneers — Lumineers WorkshopDen-Mat Lumineers, Orlando, Florida — April 2014
Direct Resin Veneers Hands-on WorkshopKerr / AACD, Orlando, Florida — April 2014
Stratification Techniques in Mastering Class IV Direct Restorations — Hands-onAACD, Las Vegas, Nevada — April 2017
Adhesive Dentistry and Direct Composites Made EasyUltradent / AACD, Las Vegas, Nevada — April 2017
The Diagnostic Wax-Up: Dental Anatomy and Smile Design — WorkshopAACD, Las Vegas, Nevada — April 2017
The Artistry of Surface Texture — Hands-on WorkshopIvoclar Vivadent / James Klim, DDS / AACD — April 2017
Esthetic Treatment Planning for a Previously Restored Patient — Hands-onAACD, Chicago, Illinois — April 2018
Treatment and Concept of the Biological Tissue Adaptation (BTA) TechniqueAACD, Chicago, Illinois — April 2018
The Ceramic Blend Factors — Hands-on CourseIvoclar Vivadent / James Klim, DDS / AACD — April 2018
Veneer Preparation and Temporization: Techniques for the Best Esthetic OutcomeGlidewell, Newport Beach, California — April 2022
Minimally Invasive Full-Mouth Reconstruction with V-Shaped Veneers in the Treatment of BulimiaAACD-AGD-ADA, USA — August 2022
Interdisciplinary Treatment of a Gummy Smile Using Digital Smile DesignsAACD-AGD-ADA, USA — April 2023
DIGITAL DENTISTRY & CAD/CAM
Digital dentistry has become an important part of Dr. Alonso's continuing professional development. His training includes digital smile design, computer-aided implant surgery, digital workflows, CAD/CAM restorative dentistry and digital treatment planning.
His continuing education includes training in digital smile design and digital workflows for highly esthetic restorations, as well as CAD/CAM restorative techniques and computer-assisted implant surgery.
The Virtual Lab and the Complete Digital Workflow
AACD-AGD-ADA Continuing Education Program, USA — April 2022
Static Computer-Aided Implant SurgeryAACD-AGD-ADA Continuing Education Program, USA — April 2022
Treatment of Gummy Smile Using Digital Smile DesignDigital Smile Design / AACD-AGD-ADA, USA — April 2022
Balancing Artistic and Digital: Full Mouth Rehabilitations — Hands-on Course3Shape / AACD, Chicago, Illinois — April 2018
Clinical Success with CAD/CAM RestorationsGlidewell, Justin Chi, DDS, CDT, Irvine, California — December 2023
Synergy Between Minimal Intervention & Digital Workflow for Highly Esthetic Direct Composite RestorationsAACD-ADA-CERP, USA — October 2023
CLINICAL AREAS OF FOCUS
Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Alonso's cosmetic dentistry training includes porcelain and minimal-preparation veneers, Lumineers®, direct composite restorations, smile design, esthetic treatment planning and comprehensive smile rehabilitation.
Dental Implants
His implant dentistry training includes dental implant placement, immediate implant treatment, implant stability, implant-supported prostheses, bone grafting, guided bone regeneration and full-arch implant rehabilitation.
Full-Mouth Rehabilitation
Dr. Alonso has pursued advanced education in comprehensive restorative dentistry and full-mouth rehabilitation, including esthetic treatment planning, ceramic restorations, CAD/CAM workflows and full-mouth reconstruction.
Full-Arch Implant Treatment
His continuing education includes full-arch restorations, monolithic zirconia restorations and All-on-X treatment concepts.
Digital Dentistry
His digital dentistry training includes digital smile design, computer-aided implant surgery, CAD/CAM restorations and digital workflows for esthetic treatment planning and restorative dentistry.
Oral Surgery
His professional education includes oral surgery training and continuing education related to extractions, bone grafting, implant surgery and surgical aspects of implant treatment.PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Dental Association (ADA)
American Dental Association (ADA) Membership No. 376538167
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) Membership No. 10536
American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)
American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) Membership No. 085890.
Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Membership No. 368676.
American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine Professionals (AAAMP)
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITIONS