Orthodontic Specialist

Dra. Laura Hosking

Dr. Laura Hosking is a Specialist in Orthodontics in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with more than 13 years of experience dedicated to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of malocclusions using modern orthodontic techniques. She treats patients of all ages—children, adolescents, and adults—with metal and aesthetic braces, invisible orthodontics with Invisalign aligners, and personalized treatment plans aimed at achieving functional, harmonious, and stable smiles in the long term. Doctor of Dentistry from the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo and a Master’s in Orthodontics from the Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (2011). She is a certified Invisalign doctor (Invisalign Doctor Certification, 2022), which qualifies her to treat cases with clear aligners from the world-leading brand in invisible orthodontics. She holds a professional exequatur [No. 39-22] that authorizes her legal practice in the Dominican Republic. Ongoing continuing education keeps her up to date with the most advanced orthodontic techniques and appliances. Each treatment begins with a complete orthodontic diagnosis, including studies, individualized planning, and biobiosafety and sterilization protocols. Dr. Hosking combines modern technology and certified materials to provide precise, comfortable, and predictable orthodontic care, while safeguarding the patient’s dental and periodontal health throughout the entire process. Before starting, each patient receives a clear diagnosis, a detailed treatment plan with estimated timelines, and transparent pricing, with no hidden charges. The available options—braces or aligners—and their scope are explained so the patient can decide with complete information and full confidence. To provide comprehensive orthodontic treatments, with individualized planning, clinical precision, and patient-centered care. As part of the YM Dental Clinic team, Dr. Laura Hosking supports national and international patients in transforming their smile, with a close, attentive approach and a track record of excellence from the first consultation through to the final result.

Specialist in Oral Rehabilitation and Dental Prosthetics

Dra. Johanna Peguero

Dr. Johanna Peguero is a Specialist in Oral Rehabilitation and Dental Prosthetics in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with 21 years of experience dedicated to restoring oral function and aesthetics through personalized treatments. She is a reference in comprehensive oral rehabilitation, fixed and removable prosthetics, crowns and bridges, implant-supported prosthetics, and smile rehabilitation, offering long-lasting, high-quality solutions to national and international patients, including complex cases and full mouth recovery. Doctor of Dentistry from Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (2004) and Specialist in Oral Rehabilitation from Universidad Católica Santo Domingo (2009). She has complemented her training with studies in Esthetic Restorative Dentistry (Grupo de Estudios Odontológicos, 2005) and participation in international scientific conferences on oral rehabilitation. She holds a professional exequatur [N.º 530-05] that certifies her legal practice in the Dominican Republic. In addition to her clinical experience, she has an outstanding university teaching career, a credential that guarantees rigor and ongoing updates in every treatment. Each rehabilitation begins with a complete diagnosis, individualized planning, and strict biosecurity and sterilization protocols. Dr. Peguero combines clinical knowledge, certified first-quality materials, and modern techniques to achieve functional, aesthetic, and long-lasting results, caring for the patient’s health in every phase of treatment. Before starting, each patient receives a clear diagnosis, a step-by-step treatment plan, and a transparent budget, with no hidden charges. All rehabilitation and prosthetics options are explained, including their scope and timelines, so that each person can decide with complete information and total confidence. Restoring each patient’s function, aesthetics, and confidence through modern, personalized treatments, with an integral and human approach. As part of the YM Dental Clinic team, Dr. Johanna Peguero supports national and international patients in the complete recovery of their smile, with the assurance of more than two decades of experience and excellence in care.

Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

Dra. Hanoi Castillo

Dr. Hanoi Castillo is a Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry (pediatric dentistry) with a Master’s in Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Orthopedics, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with 10 years of experience dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of children’s, adolescents’, and growing patients’ dental needs. She combines warm, patient care with updated techniques in pediatric dentistry, preventive and interceptive orthodontics, and maxillofacial orthopedics, including the management of patients with special needs, to achieve healthy, functional smiles from childhood. Doctor of Dentistry from Universidad Federico Henríquez y Carvajal (UFHEC, 2016), Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry from Universidad Católica Santo Domingo (2024), and Master’s in Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Orthopedics from CPO Uningá – Bauru, Brazil (2024). She has expanded her training with specialization in Preventive Orthodontics (TECH Universidad Tecnológica, 2021) and diplomas in care for patients with functional diversity (2023), teaching habilitation (2018), and hospital management and administration (2023). She holds a professional exequatur [No. 260-17] that certifies her legal practice in the Dominican Republic. Her international training and teaching role support each treatment with rigor and up-to-date knowledge. Each appointment is carried out using strict biosafety and sterilization protocols, in an environment designed for the comfort and peace of mind of the youngest patients. Dr. Castillo integrates early diagnosis, individualized planning, and updated techniques to provide safe, conservative treatments adapted to each stage of growth, always caring for the child’s experience and her parents’ trust. Before starting, parents receive a clear diagnosis, a detailed treatment plan, and a transparent budget, with no hidden charges. The options, timelines, and alternatives for each case are explained—from prevention to early orthodontics—so the family can decide with complete information and total confidence. To provide warm, ethical, and personalized care that protects the oral health of children and adolescents from an early age, with special sensitivity toward patients with special needs. As part of the YM Dental Clinic team, Dr. Hanoi Castillo supports national and international families, laying the foundation for healthy smiles for life with a human approach and an experience of excellence.

Periodontist

Dra. Kademy López

Dr. Kademy López is a Dentist and Periodontist in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with 10 years of experience dedicated to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of gum diseases and dental supporting tissues. She specializes in periodontal health—treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis, deep cleanings (scaling and root planing), gum grafts, and periodontal surgery—and in dental implants and implant prosthetics, offering evidence-based treatments to preserve oral health and improve smile aesthetics in both national and international patients. Doctor of Dentistry from Universidad Odontológica Dominicana (2015) and Specialist in Periodontics from Universidad Católica Santo Domingo (2018). She has expanded her training with a Master’s in Implants and Implant Prosthetics (Universidad Federico Henríquez y Carvajal, 2025), a Master’s in Teaching and University Management (Universidad Católica Santo Domingo, 2021), and a Certification in Virtual Teaching (Universidad Benito Juárez, Mexico, 2020). She holds a professional exequatur [No. 136-16] that validates her legal practice in the Dominican Republic. In addition to her clinical practice, she combines university teaching and scientific research, a support that guarantees updated and rigorous treatments. She treats in Spanish and English, facilitating communication with international patients. Each treatment begins with a complete periodontal diagnosis, with individualized planning and strict biosafety and sterilization protocols. Dr. López combines updated techniques, certified high-quality materials, and an evidence-based approach to deliver safe, predictable, and long-lasting results, caring for gum health as the foundation of every healthy smile. Before starting, each patient receives a clear diagnosis, a staged treatment plan, and a transparent budget, with no hidden charges. The options and scope of each procedure are explained—from gum treatment to implant placement—so the patient can decide with complete information and total confidence. Preserving oral health and restoring each patient’s confidence through ethical, human, evidence-based dentistry. As part of the YM Dental Clinic team, Dr. Kademy López supports national and international patients in caring for their gums and rehabilitating their smile with implants, with a close, excellent experience from the first consultation to the final result.