Dr. Luciano

Dr. Luciano Retana is a third generation dentist that has a wide academic background, acquired in top tier Universities in Costa Rica, Argentina and the United States. These certifies him as a highly trained professional in the field of Implant Dentistry and Oral Rehabilitation.

In order to keep up with the latest scientific and technological advances in the field of implant dentistry, and incorporating such advances in his practice, Dr. Luciano has participated in various international conferences and has also taken several specialization courses abroad. This experience has turned him into a leading expert as well as an international speaker in this field.

Dr. Luciano is a well-known member of recognized dental associations in Costa Rica, Argentina, Switzerland and the United States, which have accredited him for the formal practice of his profession, nationally and internationally. His renowned academic training and professional experience has allowed him to work with some of the most prominent doctors in dentistry, and some of the major dental specialty clinics, as director of the implant department.

Dr. Luciano Retana completed his undergraduate studies, where he received his DDS degree in 2005. He obtained his specialty in Prosthodontics with an emphasis in dental implants from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina in 2008. In 2012 he completed the advanced education program for international dentists CCAD in Implantology at New York University. In 2017 he went back to School at Louisiana State University, to complete his Master of Science in Dentistry, his Certificate in Prosthodontics and his Certification as a Dental Technician in 2020. During his residency he was elected Chief resident. He maintains a private practice focusing on comprehensive restorative and implant dentistry while keeping a part time Clinical Assistant Professor position in the Department of Prosthodontics at Louisiana State University. He has lectured nationally and internationally on Immediate Loading, Computer Guided surgery, CAD CAM Dentistry, Implants in the Esthetic Zone, Guided Bone Regeneration, and Occlusion.