Seeing your smile is our greatest joy.
Aesthetic restoration that works with your natural teeth, in downtown Edmonton.
Dr. Rafael Bustamante, a general dentist, and his team focus on aesthetic restoration and tooth preservation in the historic LeMarchand Mansion.
- Bioclear Faculty Faculty member, Bioclear Learning Center, Tacoma, WA
- Master Track Bioclear Certified provider. A certificate of achievement, not a specialty
- Pankey Institute Board of advisors
- University of Alberta Visiting faculty, School of Dentistry
Start here
Where would you like to begin?
Choose what sounds most like you. Each page explains the treatment and what to expect.
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Chipped, worn, gapped or uneven front teeth
Bioclear Method
A conservative, tooth-coloured way to repair chips, close gaps and refresh worn edges.
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A tooth that aches or was told it needs pulling
Root Canal Therapy
Microscope-guided treatment that aims to save your natural tooth when it can be saved.
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Crooked or crowded teeth
Invisalign Clear Aligners
Clear, removable aligners that gradually move your teeth, with no brackets or wires.
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A broken, decayed or missing tooth
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns, bridges and implants, planned to keep as much natural tooth as possible.
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Due for a checkup or cleaning
Cleanings and Preventive Care
Regular exams and hygiene visits that help protect the teeth you have.
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Bringing your child in
Children's Dentistry
Friendly, patient visits for kids, with a first checkup recommended by age one.
The Bioclear Method
A conservative way to rejuvenate your smile.
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Preserves your natural tooth
Bioclear is designed to rebuild teeth while preserving as much of your natural tooth structure as possible.
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A conservative approach
Used for worn, broken, discoloured and chipped teeth, and for closing small gaps. Your dentist will explain what suits your teeth.
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Planned around your teeth
Bioclear is used to rebuild the shape, size and fit of teeth. Results vary from person to person.
- Black triangles after braces
- Diastema closure
- Peg laterals
- Damaged or worn teeth
- Replacing failing white and silver fillings
- Chipped or discoloured teeth
Before and after
Smiles restored by Dr. Bustamante.
These are cases completed by Dr. Bustamante. Individual results vary, and a consultation will determine what is suitable for you.
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Before 
After Diastema closure
Closing gaps
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After Diastema closure
Closing a small space
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Before 
After Black triangles
Black triangles closed
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Before After Chipped teeth
Chipped edges repaired
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Before 
After Damaged teeth
A decayed molar restored
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During After Damaged teeth
A molar rebuilt
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Before 
After Discoloured teeth
A refreshed smile
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Measure Matrix The Bioclear method
Shaping with a matrix
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Could Bioclear be right for you?
Book a consultation and find out.
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Root canal therapy
Root canal care, guided by the microscope.
Root canal therapy is a procedure designed to save a natural tooth that can be saved. We remove the damaged pulp, clean the root canal system using laser-assisted techniques, and seal it. It is provided by a general dentist, not an endodontist.
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Magnification and light
The dental microscope adds magnification and illumination for improved visibility of fine structures and anatomical details.
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Microbial control
Laser-assisted techniques are used to clean the root canal system, and the Waterlase laser is used for its disinfecting properties.
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3D diagnosis
Dental CBCT gives a fast, non-invasive three-dimensional view that helps with root canal diagnosis.
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Comfort first
Local anesthesia is used to help keep you comfortable. Oral conscious sedation may be an option if it is recommended for you.
Meet our dentist in downtown Edmonton
Dr. Rafael Bustamante
Dr. Bustamante is a general dentist and the owner of Signature Dental. His practice focuses on restorative and aesthetic dentistry, including the Bioclear Method and root canal therapy, with an emphasis on preserving tooth structure while addressing how teeth look and function. He integrates dental surgical microscopes into all aspects of his clinical practice.
- Faculty member at the Bioclear Learning Center in Tacoma, WA, and Bioclear Certified Master Track provider
- Board of advisors to the Pankey Institute
- Visiting faculty at the University of Alberta Dental School, and a 2004 graduate of its School of Dentistry
- Teaches other dentists through live demonstrations, hands-on workshops and mentorship
Preserve what is yours. Restore what is missing.
Your natural tooth is worth protecting. At Signature Dental in downtown Edmonton, Dr. Rafael Bustamante, a general dentist, focuses his practice on restorative and esthetic dentistry, with one aim: restorations that fit your goals while keeping as much of your own tooth structure as possible.
That thinking shapes everything we do, from hygiene visits to root canal therapy intended to save a tooth, to the Bioclear Method that Dr. Bustamante also teaches to other dentists.
Look closely. Preserve carefully.
- Aesthetic restoration: gaps, black triangles, chips and worn edges addressed with attention to how your smile looks when you talk and laugh.
- Tooth preservation: we look closely under magnification, then discuss what your tooth needs. When it is suitable, we add rather than remove, and we explain when a root canal or another option may let you keep a tooth.
- Long-term care: restorations still need looking after. Regular exams and hygiene visits help us check your teeth over time.
Meet the people behind your visit
Learn about Dr. Bustamante’s training and teaching, meet our hygienists and assistants, and see the technology that helps us look closely before we treat. When you are ready, get in touch and we will help you take the first step.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Signature Dental located?
We are at #406, 11523 100 Ave NW, in the historic LeMarchand Mansion in Wîhkwêntôwin (Oliver), just west of downtown Edmonton. Parking is available and the building has an elevator. Getting here.
Can I come in before work?
Yes. Appointments start at 7:00 AM, Monday to Thursday, so many visits wrap up before the workday. New patients are welcome.
What does tooth preservation mean at your clinic?
It means we aim to keep as much of your natural tooth as we can. Whenever it makes sense, we discuss the more conservative option first, such as a Bioclear restoration or a root canal, along with the alternatives, so you can make an informed choice. Not every tooth can be saved, and we will tell you if that is the case.
What is the Bioclear Method?
Bioclear is a restoration method used to reshape and rebuild teeth that are worn, chipped, gapped or discolored. Dr. Bustamante is on faculty at the Bioclear Learning Center and is a Bioclear Master Track provider. Read more on our Bioclear page.
Do I need to be in pain to book a visit?
No. Many people come in for an exam, a cleaning, or simply to find a new dental home. If you do have pain or swelling, please call us at (780) 482-3636 so we can talk about next steps.
How do I book?
Call (780) 482-3636 or send a request through the form on this page. We will get back to you to find a time.
Appointments
Book your visit.
Whether you have not had a dental examination in a while or are looking for a new dentist, call us or send a request and we will get back to you.
Signature Dental
#406, 11523 100 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB T5K 0J8
LeMarchand Mansion
(780) 482-3636
info@signaturedental.ca
Fax (780) 451-3535
Hours
- Monday to Thursday
- 7 AM to 2:30 PM
- Friday to Sunday
- Closed