Dr. José Manuel Abarca

Dr. José Manuel Abarca is a dental surgeon and specialist in Periodontics and Oral Implant Dentistry with more than 20 years of professional experience. He earned his dental degree from Universidad de La Frontera in 1998 and completed his specialization in Periodontics and Oral Implantology at Universidad del Desarrollo in 2006.

He is the Founder and Clinical Director of Signature, Espacio Odontológico in Temuco, Chile, focusing since 2022 on advanced implant dentistry, complex case management, and digital clinical workflows.

Dr. Abarca is actively involved in postgraduate education and regularly lectures on implant dentistry, guided surgery, and digital protocols. He currently serves as a Board Member of Universidad de La Frontera and previously held the role of Vice President of the Chilean Society of Implant Dentistry (SIOCH). He also collaborates with industry as a Key Opinion Leader, supporting education and innovation in implant dentistry.