Meet Dr. Rafael Bustamante, Your Edmonton Dentist

Dr. Rafael Bustamante is a general dentist in downtown Edmonton whose practice focuses on restorative and aesthetic dentistry, including the Bioclear Method and root canal therapy, with an emphasis on preserving natural tooth structure. He also teaches the Bioclear Method to other dentists.

Dr. Rafael Bustamante, general dentist, in a suit and tie

A dentist focused on keeping your teeth

Dr. Bustamante is a general dentist and the owner of Signature Dental. His practice focuses on microscope-enhanced dentistry and comprehensive restorative and esthetic care, 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.

Dr. Rafael Bustamante in a suit and tie
Dr. Rafael Bustamante

Training, faculty roles and teaching

  • Faculty member at the Bioclear Learning Center in Tacoma, Washington
  • Bioclear Certified Master Track provider
  • Board of advisors to the Pankey Institute, contributing to curriculum, mentorship and strategic planning for dental continuing education
  • Visiting faculty at the University of Alberta Dental School, providing hands-on Bioclear instruction to undergraduate students
  • 2004 graduate of the University of Alberta School of Dentistry
  • Teaches other dentists through live demonstrations, workshops and mentorship across Canada, the United States and Europe, including a webinar for dentists on restoring root canal treated teeth with the Bioclear Method

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How that shows up in your chair

Dr. Bustamante works with microscope magnification, CBCT imaging and a Waterlase laser. He provides root canal therapy as a general dentist, and uses the Bioclear Method for worn, chipped or gapped teeth, with the aim of preserving as much natural tooth as possible. See the technology we use.

Meet the people who will care for you with him on our team page.

Frequently asked questions

What is Bioclear Master Track?

It is a certification within the Bioclear Method. Providers complete the Bioclear certification levels and submit their own patient cases, with x-rays, photos and write-ups, for review by the Bioclear faculty. It is a certificate of achievement, not a dental specialty.

Is Dr. Bustamante a specialist?

No. Dr. Bustamante is a general dentist. His focus on restorative and aesthetic dentistry, including root canal therapy and the Bioclear Method, his Bioclear faculty role and his Master Track certification are not dental specialties.

Does Dr. Bustamante do root canals?

Yes. He provides root canal therapy as a general dentist, not as an endodontist, using microscope magnification, CBCT and a laser.

What is his connection to the University of Alberta?

He graduated from the University of Alberta School of Dentistry in 2004 and is now visiting faculty there, providing hands-on instruction in the Bioclear Method to undergraduate dental students.

How can I book with Dr. Bustamante?

Call (780) 482-3636 or send a request through our contact form.

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