Dr Ana Bosco graduated from the University of Ribeirão Preto (UNAERP) in Brazil in 1990. After qualifying, Dr Bosco spent the next 17 years working in Brazil, providing treatment at private clinics and taking up the position of Adjunct Professor of Restorative Dentistry at UNAERP from 1991 to 2001, and at the University of Franca (UNIFRAN) from 1998 to 2007.
Dr Bosco chose to pursue a special interest in Restorative Dentistry and completed her postgraduate study in this field in 1995. In 1999, she obtained a master's degree in Restorative Dentistry at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Ribeirão Preto. She also completed a postgraduate course in Public Health at UNIFRAN in 2005.
In 2010, she obtained a master's degree in Dental Medicine at the Instituto Superior de Ciências de Saúde do Norte (ISCS-N) in Portugal. Since 2014, Dr Bosco has been working in private practices in London, where she dedicates herself to Cosmetic Dentistry, focusing especially on cases that require composite bonding.
She has a reputation for making her patients feel calm and relaxed. She is very kind, approachable and has a unique way of working that caters to each patient individually. Away from the treatment room, she enjoys spending time with her family, visiting museums, cooking, reading, and travelling to historic places.
- Graduated in Dentistry — UNAERP, Brazil (1990)
- Postgraduate in Restorative Dentistry (1995)
- Master's in Restorative Dentistry — USP, Ribeirão Preto (1999)
- Postgraduate in Public Health — UNIFRAN (2005)
- Master's in Dental Medicine — ISCS-N, Portugal (2010)
- Practising Cosmetic Dentistry in London since 2014
Introduction to Dr Ana Bosco's work
Dr Ana Bosco works exclusively with composite of high aesthetic performance using the incremental technique. Also known as stratification, this is a freehand technique where different layers of composite produce results that mimic the natural aesthetic of dental tissue and its optical properties.
It can be thought of as a work of art — sculpting the composite layer by layer directly onto the tooth. Dr Ana Bosco has been practising this art for over 30 years. Sculpting teeth directly in the patient's mouth demands extensive training to master the material and achieve consistently natural results.
Procedure
Book a cosmetic consultation
In this first consultation, we will determine what bothers you about your smile and what you would like to change in its appearance. Dr Bosco will perform a bite analysis and check the shape, shade, size and all other details necessary for a complete cosmetic evaluation. With all this information, we will discuss treatment options and their estimated prices — you'll have the opportunity to look at many similar cases and clarify any doubts.
Undergo necessary treatments prior to cosmetic treatment
For some patients, certain treatments are necessary before starting cosmetic treatment, such as dental whitening, dental hygiene, or a mock-up (a try-in that simulates the final outcome). If needed, these procedures must be done before any cosmetic treatment with composite. If not needed, we continue straight to the cosmetic treatment itself.
Perform the cosmetic treatment with composite
In this visit, Dr Bosco will perform the cosmetic treatment as agreed with you. The length of this session depends on the number of teeth being treated and the type of procedure, and can vary from one to seven hours. For complex cases requiring more time, there will be breaks for the patient and dental team to stand up, eat and relax.
Book a post-treatment consultation
It is recommended that you attend a post-treatment consultation after a few days for a final touch-up with any necessary adjustments. For patients who need a mouth guard, this visit is important to try it on and have it adjusted.
Book a maintenance consultation
Maintenance consultations are recommended once or twice a year. At these visits, teeth treated with composite are polished to remove superficial stains and maintain their shine, contributing to the treatment's longevity. The frequency depends on your lifestyle and daily dental hygiene.
Personalised and efficient treatments
Thanks to their evolution, composites of high aesthetic performance can transform your smile in a quick and conservative way, at accessible prices. This cosmetic treatment can increase your self-esteem and let you smile with pleasure.
With every cosmetic alteration, there is generally more than one treatment option — the final decision always rests with the patient. The cases shown on this website were done by Dr Ana Bosco and serve to exemplify some of the many possibilities where composite can be used.
All cases were done using the freehand technique, sculpting the composite layer by layer directly onto the tooth. Almost all cases done with direct composite involve no drilling to the dental tissue. The use of composite is therefore painless (does not require anaesthetics), generally non-invasive, and the restorative treatment itself is done in a single visit.