Atelier Dental is a multi-specialty dental clinic in San Jose, Costa Rica, offering what the team describes as a spa-style dental experience -- a warm, relaxing environment designed to transform the way patients feel about going to the dentist. Led by sisters Dra. Gabriela and Dra. Daniela, whose family has multiple generations of dentists, jewelers, and dental technicians behind it, Atelier Dental is built on a philosophy of honest, high-quality dentistry delivered with genuine personal care. Patients at Atelier Dental consistently describe the clinic as a stress-free, judgment-free space where their dental health is treated as a personal journey rather than a clinical transaction.
The clinic's multi-generational legacy traces back to the sisters' father, Dr. Ronald Bustamante, who built a dental practice founded on honest work and human warmth. Dra. Gaby and Dra. Dani have carried that legacy forward into a contemporary, spa-inspired clinic that combines the technical depth of specialist dentistry with the warmth and personalization of a boutique practice. The sisters lead a team of dental professionals who share their commitment to creating beautiful, healthy smiles in a comfortable and supportive environment.
Invisalign and Orthodontics
Atelier Dental is an Invisalign provider, offering clear aligner treatment for patients seeking to straighten their teeth without the visibility of traditional metal braces. Invisalign uses a series of custom-fabricated, removable clear aligners to gradually move teeth into their ideal positions. The aligners are worn for most of the day and night but can be removed for eating, drinking, and cleaning, making treatment more convenient and less disruptive to daily life than fixed orthodontic appliances. Traditional fixed braces are also available for patients whose cases are better suited to conventional orthodontic treatment. The orthodontic team assesses each patient individually and recommends the approach that will achieve the best outcome for their specific clinical needs and lifestyle preferences.
Prosthodontics and Esthetic Dentistry
Prosthodontics at Atelier Dental focuses on the esthetic and restorative rehabilitation of the smile using high-quality ceramic materials. Zirconia crowns and bridges restore damaged or missing teeth with exceptional strength and a natural appearance that closely replicates the translucency of natural tooth enamel. Porcelain veneers are a transformative option for patients seeking to address discoloration, chips, uneven spacing, or shape irregularities across multiple teeth in a single course of treatment. Composite bonding offers a more conservative alternative for patients with minor esthetic concerns, providing natural-looking improvements with minimal tooth preparation. Partial and full dentures are also available for patients requiring more extensive tooth replacement solutions.
Dental Implants
The implant team at Atelier Dental provides single-tooth implants, multiple tooth replacements, and full-arch implant solutions including All-on-4, All-on-6, and All-on-X protocols. Dental implants are the most durable and functionally natural option for replacing missing teeth, integrating directly with the jawbone to provide a stable foundation for crowns, bridges, or implant-supported dentures. The clinic's implant workflow encompasses surgical placement, bone grafting where needed, and the fabrication of the final prosthetic restoration, allowing patients to complete their entire implant treatment at Atelier Dental under the care of a familiar team.
General and Preventive Dentistry
Routine dental care forms the foundation of long-term oral health, and Atelier Dental provides comprehensive general dentistry services for the whole family, including children through its pediatric dentistry offering. Professional cleanings, teeth whitening, tooth-colored fillings, and dental radiographs are provided as part of the clinic's general dentistry service, keeping patients' teeth and gums healthy between more involved treatments. The clinic's children's dentistry service creates a positive introduction to dental care for younger patients, establishing habits of regular dental visits that support oral health throughout life.
Periodontics and Endodontics
The periodontal team treats gum and bone disease at all stages, from early gingivitis to advanced periodontitis with bone loss and tooth mobility. Scaling and root planing, periodontal surgery, bone grafts, and soft tissue grafts are available for patients whose gum health requires active intervention. Healthy gums and bone are prerequisites for lasting results from any esthetic or restorative dental treatment, and the periodontal team works closely with the rest of the clinic's specialists to ensure that the foundation for each patient's dental care is stable before more complex treatment begins. Endodontic services include root canal therapy and surgical endodontics, preserving natural teeth that might otherwise require extraction.
Orofacial Harmonization
Atelier Dental offers orofacial harmonization treatments using botulinum toxin (Botox) and hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. These minimally invasive treatments complement dental esthetic work by addressing the perioral area and facial structures surrounding the smile, allowing the clinical team to address both the dental and facial components of a patient's overall appearance in a single visit. The result is a more comprehensive and harmonious esthetic outcome that considers the smile within the full context of the face.
The Atelier Experience
What sets Atelier Dental apart from conventional dental practices is the intentional design of the patient experience. The clinic offers complementary facial masks during routine dental cleanings, and the overall environment is curated to feel more like a wellness destination than a clinical setting. With over a decade of loyal patient relationships and families who have attended the clinic across multiple generations, the practice has built a community of patients who trust Atelier Dental completely with their oral health and esthetic goals.
