ARA Clinic

Dr. Dimitar Atanasov also graduated from Dental Medicine in Plovdiv in 1999. After graduating he ran his own private practice in Bulgaria for eleven years before joining a dental practice in Somerset, United Kingdom in 2010. Dr. Atanasov has broad clinical experience across all aspects of dentistry, and holds an additional qualification in Implantology from a two-year postgraduate course at the Royal College of Surgeons in London. He brings international exposure and research-level implant knowledge to the clinic's surgical and prosthetic work. He is a member of the Bulgarian Dental Union.

Dr. Julia Stoeva graduated as a Master of Dental Medicine from the Medical University of Plovdiv in 2021. Her training encompasses the full range of general and specialist dental procedures, and she contributes to the clinic's preventive, restorative, and aesthetic dentistry services.

Implantology is a core specialty of ARA Clinic. The team works with both classic (endosseous) implants and basal implants, giving them the flexibility to offer solutions for patients with varying bone volumes. Classic implants are placed in good-quality cancellous bone and are the standard of care for most single-tooth and multi-tooth replacements. Basal implants, which engage the cortical bone layers at the base and lateral walls of the jaw, are a useful option for patients with reduced bone height or density who would otherwise require extensive bone grafting before a classic implant procedure.

The clinic offers full and partial jaw reconstruction using implant-supported restorations, addressing everything from single missing teeth to complete edentulism. Treatment planning involves a thorough assessment of bone anatomy, bite function, and the patient's aesthetic goals before any surgical work begins. Where bone augmentation is required, the team performs sinus lift procedures and sinus plasty to increase available bone volume in the upper jaw.

Caries treatment and endodontic (root canal) treatment form the backbone of the clinic's restorative dentistry offering, with re-endo (retreatment of previously root-treated teeth) available for complex cases where initial treatment has not resolved the infection. Dental prosthetics encompasses both fixed and removable options: crowns, bridges, and dentures are fabricated using quality materials matched to the patient's occlusal and aesthetic requirements.

The aesthetic dentistry offer includes professional teeth whitening, scaling and tartar removal, zirconia crowns, metal-ceramic crowns, and dental veneers. Zirconia restorations in particular are valued for their combination of strength and natural-looking translucency, making them well-suited to front teeth where appearance is paramount.

Periodontology covers assessment and treatment of gum disease from early gingivitis through to advanced periodontitis affecting the supporting bone. Paediatric dentistry and preventive dentistry for children and adults round out the general dental offer, helping patients maintain healthy teeth between interventional appointments and reducing the long-term burden of dental disease.

The oral surgery service at ARA Clinic covers a broad scope of procedures. Surgical removal of impacted wisdom teeth handles cases where third molars are partially or fully embedded in the bone. Periodontal surgery addresses advanced bone and soft tissue loss around existing teeth. Frenulotomy corrects tongue tie and lip tie restrictions that can affect speech, feeding, or dental development. The team also performs removal of dental and jaw cysts, which left untreated can cause significant bone damage. Sinus lift and sinus plasty procedures support implant placement in the posterior upper jaw where pneumatisation has reduced bone height.

ARA Clinic's aesthetic medicine offering is unusually comprehensive for a dental practice, reflecting the founder's background in maxillofacial and plastic surgery. Botox injections address dynamic wrinkles including forehead lines, frown lines, and crow's feet. Hyaluronic acid fillers restore volume to the midface, cheeks, and lips, with specific options including Russian lip technique and lip lift procedures. Collagen stimulators encourage the skin's own collagen production for longer-lasting improvement in skin quality and firmness.

Surgical aesthetic procedures include the MACS facelift (Minimal Access Cranial Suspension), a minimally invasive technique that lifts the lower face and neck with short incisions and a faster recovery time than traditional facelifts. Blepharoplasty removes excess skin and fat from the upper or lower eyelids, correcting drooping or puffiness. Eyebrow lifting, double chin removal, facial implants, and buccal fat removal complete the surgical portfolio, giving patients access to a full range of facial rejuvenation and contouring options under the care of a medically qualified surgical team.

The integration of dental and aesthetic services under a single roof is ARA Clinic's primary differentiator. Patients undergoing full smile rehabilitation with implants and prosthetic work can simultaneously address the surrounding soft tissue and facial balance, achieving a holistic result that would otherwise require visits to multiple specialist providers. The team's combination of UK-trained implant expertise, Bulgarian maxillofacial surgical background, and a young, recently graduated general dentist creates a breadth of clinical capability that serves both straightforward and complex cases.

For international patients considering dental tourism to Bulgaria, ARA Clinic offers competitive pricing on implant and prosthetic work without compromising on materials quality or clinical standards. Sofia is well connected by air to most European cities, and the clinic's central location makes it straightforward to combine treatment with exploring the Bulgarian capital. The practice can be contacted directly by phone or through its online booking system to arrange a consultation and treatment schedule tailored to a planned visit.