Clínica Odontológica Antonio Vidal is a family-run dentist in Cartagena, Spain, with a history in the city dating back to 1978.
The practice was founded by Dr. Antonio Luis Vidal Torres after completing his studies in Medicine and Stomatology. Almost five decades later, the clinic is led by the second generation of dentists and combines this long local history with digital implantology, CBCT imaging, microscopic endodontics and modern orthodontic treatment.
The clinic is located on Calle Menéndez y Pelayo in central Cartagena.
A family dental clinic in Cartagena since 1978
Antonio Vidal Dental Clinic began as a general dental practice in Cartagena in 1978.
The original clinic was established by Dr. Antonio Luis Vidal Torres on Calle Gisbert. Over the following decades, the practice expanded its clinical scope while remaining connected with the same family.
Today, Dr. Antonio Luis Vidal León is the clinical director.
This continuity is an important part of the clinic’s identity. It is not a newly created dental tourism centre, but an established Cartagena practice that has gradually incorporated digital diagnostics and specialist dental treatments.
Dr. Antonio Luis Vidal León
Dr. Antonio Luis Vidal León is the clinical director of the clinic.
His professional practice has a particular focus on periodontics, implantology and mucogingival surgery, alongside advanced training in dentistry, occlusion and oral rehabilitation.
This combination becomes especially relevant for patients whose treatment involves both missing teeth and the condition of the gums or supporting tissues.
An implant case may require more than replacing a missing tooth. Bone levels, periodontal health, soft tissue and the final restoration can all influence planning.
Digital implantology and CBCT assessment
Dental implant treatment at the Cartagena clinic is supported by digital diagnostic technology.
The clinic uses CBCT imaging to obtain three-dimensional information about the jaws and surrounding structures. Intraoral scanning is also available as part of its digital workflow.
For an implant patient, these technologies can assist with diagnosis and planning before surgery.
Patients travelling to Cartagena from abroad can send existing dental X-rays with their NewHolidays enquiry. If a panoramic X-ray or CBCT has already been taken, this should be mentioned.
A final implant plan still depends on clinical assessment at the clinic.
Dr. Manuel Cabello Colás – aesthetic dentistry and oral rehabilitation
Dr. Manuel Cabello Colás graduated in Dentistry from UCAM and focuses his work on aesthetic dentistry and oral rehabilitation.
His role is particularly relevant for patients whose treatment involves both function and appearance.
Some cases may involve damaged teeth, old restorations, missing teeth or a combination of problems rather than one isolated cosmetic procedure.
In these situations, the restorative plan can be considered alongside implant, periodontal or orthodontic treatment when required.
Aesthetic dentistry in Cartagena
Aesthetic dental treatment is available for patients who want to improve the appearance of existing teeth or restore teeth that have been damaged.
The clinic assesses the condition of the teeth, gums and bite before deciding on the appropriate restorative approach.
Digital scanning can also form part of the planning process.
Rather than assuming that every aesthetic concern requires veneers or crowns, the amount of healthy natural tooth structure should be considered when selecting treatment.
Microscopic endodontics with a Zeiss microscope
One of the more specific technologies available at Antonio Vidal Dental Clinic is a Zeiss dental microscope used for endodontic treatment.
Magnification and illumination allow the dentist to examine details within the root canal system that can be difficult to see without a microscope.
This can be relevant in complex root canal cases, when canals are difficult to locate or when a previously treated tooth requires further assessment.
Preserving a natural tooth may sometimes provide an alternative to extraction and implant placement when the tooth remains suitable for treatment.
Patients who have previously been advised to extract a problematic tooth can therefore provide their X-rays for assessment before travelling.
Orthodontics and clear aligners
The orthodontic team includes Dr. Pedro Mazón Gómez and Dr. Rocío Carellan Portela.
Dr. Pedro Mazón Gómez has advanced postgraduate training in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics. His education includes a Master’s degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics from CEU Cardenal Herrera University in Valencia and further training at the Charles H. Tweed International Foundation in Tucson, Arizona.
He has also completed specialist education in invisible orthodontics and is certified to work with both SPARK and Invisalign clear aligner systems.
Orthodontic treatment at the clinic can therefore include conventional approaches as well as clear aligners, depending on the patient’s bite and tooth position.
Periodontal and mucogingival treatment
Periodontal care is closely connected with Dr. Antonio Luis Vidal León’s clinical focus.
Periodontology deals with the gums and supporting structures around natural teeth. These tissues are also important when dental implants or extensive restorative work are being considered.
Mucogingival surgery addresses selected problems involving the gum tissues around teeth and, where appropriate, implants.
Patients with gum recession, periodontal disease or previous bone loss should mention this during the initial enquiry, particularly if they are considering implants or aesthetic treatment.
Digital dentistry within the clinic
The current Cartagena clinic has moved well beyond the general dentistry offered when the original practice opened in 1978.
Technology now available includes:
- CBCT three-dimensional dental imaging
- digital intraoral scanning
- dental microscopy
- digital implant planning
- technology for selected same-day dental restorations
The purpose of this equipment is not simply to make the clinic appear modern. Each system supports a particular stage of diagnosis, planning or treatment.
For international patients, digital records can also make it easier to discuss an existing case before travelling.
When several dental specialties are needed
Some patients contact NewHolidays because they already know which procedure they want. Others have several dental problems and are less certain about the appropriate sequence of treatment.
Antonio Vidal Dental Clinic brings together implantology, periodontics, aesthetic dentistry, oral rehabilitation, orthodontics and microscopic endodontics.
This multidisciplinary structure can be useful when one treatment depends on another.
For example, periodontal disease may need attention before implant or restorative work. Orthodontic movement may sometimes improve tooth positions before the final restorations are completed. A tooth considered for extraction may first require an endodontic assessment.
The final plan therefore depends on the individual diagnosis rather than on selecting a treatment from a list.
Location in Cartagena, Murcia
Clínica Odontológica Antonio Vidal is located at:
Calle Menéndez y Pelayo 1
30204 Cartagena
Murcia, Spain
Cartagena is in the Region of Murcia in south-eastern Spain.
Patients travelling specifically for treatment should make clear when they contact NewHolidays that they are interested in the Cartagena in Spain clinic, particularly when sending an online enquiry.
This helps avoid confusion with Cartagena, Colombia.
Planning treatment before travelling to Spain
International patients can send information about their dental condition before arranging their journey.
For implant, restorative or more complex cases, useful information may include:
- a recent panoramic dental X-ray
- CBCT images if already available
- photographs of the teeth
- information about missing teeth
- details of existing crowns, bridges or implants
- previous root canal treatment
- gum or periodontal problems
- relevant medical information
- preferred dates for travelling to Cartagena
If several procedures are being considered, it is also useful to explain which problem is the main reason for seeking treatment.
The clinic can then determine what additional examination or imaging may be required when the patient arrives.
Arrange your Cartagena dental appointment through NewHolidays
To enquire about treatment at Clínica Odontológica Antonio Vidal, complete the NewHolidays contact form below.
Describe the dental problem or treatment you are considering and mention any recent X-rays that are available.
Patients travelling from the UK or another country can also include their expected arrival dates and the number of days they plan to remain in the Cartagena area.
NewHolidays can coordinate the initial enquiry with the dental team so that the relevant information is available before the appointment.
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