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Adult dental care for people living in Sofia — a dentist you can talk to, and come back to. Everything is explained before it's done, and costs are agreed before treatment starts.
Private practice of Dr Mark Stetson · by appointment only · English, Russian, Bulgarian
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Severe swelling, fever, or difficulty swallowing or breathing can indicate an emergency. Go to an emergency department immediately or call 112.
We treat adults only. We do not provide paediatric dentistry or orthodontics.
Your initial examination begins with a discussion of what is bothering you and any treatment you have had previously. Dr Stetson then carries out a clinical examination and reviews any X-rays or scans you already have.
Additional tests or scans are recommended only when they are genuinely needed to make a decision about treatment. In straightforward cases, treatment can sometimes begin on the same day. In more complex cases, a separate treatment plan is prepared first.
When one or more teeth need to be restored, Dr Stetson can digitally scan both jaws.
The 3D model lets you see your teeth on screen, helps plan the restoration, makes it easier to discuss the expected result and provides accurate data for the dental technician.
CBCT allows the teeth, roots, bone and neighbouring anatomical structures to be viewed layer by layer and in different planes.
CBCT is recommended only when a clinical examination or 2D image does not provide enough information for a safe and well-informed clinical decision.
The scope of treatment is determined after examination and diagnosis.
Treatment of tooth decay, replacement of old fillings and restoration of damaged teeth.
What's included EndodonticsPrimary root canal treatment and retreatment, with an assessment of whether the tooth can be reliably saved.
What's included Preventive careRemoval of dental deposits and personalised oral hygiene advice.
What's included Oral surgeryFrom straightforward extractions to complex surgical removal, including wisdom teeth, with careful handling of the surrounding tissues.
What's included ProsthodonticsZirconia, E.max and ceramic restorations are selected according to the condition of the tooth and the neighbouring teeth.
What's included Dental implant treatmentFrom single implants to complex protocols, with immediate loading only when clinically indicated.
What's includedInformation about the anticipated cost of treatment is provided following a clinical examination and assessment of the required treatment.
The necessary investigations, the available treatment options, their sequence and the anticipated cost are discussed with the patient before treatment begins.
Anaesthesia, rubber dam, consumables, sutures and their removal, and review appointments within a single course of treatment are not charged separately.
Dental practice in the Republic of Bulgaria is governed by the Code of Professional Ethics for Dental Practitioners. The Code does not permit commercial advertising by a practitioner or a healthcare establishment (Art. 8(1)) and sets out an exhaustive list of information a healthcare establishment may publish on its website. A fee list is not part of that list.
At the same time, the Code requires the practitioner to inform the patient in advance about the necessary investigations, the proposed treatment, its alternatives and their approximate cost (Art. 15(1)(1)). This information is given at the consultation and set out in writing in the individual treatment plan the patient receives before treatment begins.
The cost of treatment is discussed at a consultation at the clinic.
When several related problems are present, treatment is planned as a whole: what can be preserved, what needs treatment, what should be restored, and in what sequence.
Learn moreIf you already have a treatment plan from another clinic, Dr Stetson can review your scans, the diagnosis and the proposed treatment sequence, especially before making irreversible treatment decisions.
Learn moreAbout Dr Stetson
Dental care for adult patients, from straightforward local treatment to comprehensive rehabilitation.
He qualified as a dentist at Kuban State Medical Academy. His higher education in dentistry was recognised by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Bulgaria on 27 October 2003. Bulgaria’s Ministry of Health confirmed his right to practise the regulated profession of dental practitioner in Bulgaria. Dr Stetson is registered with the Bulgarian Dental Association under registration number 220002896.
Complex cases
When treatment requires several stages, Dr Stetson first gathers objective information, compares the available treatment options, and only then discusses them calmly with the patient.
On-site equipment helps us gather the information we need quickly and plan treatment without extra visits.
Clinic
The clinic is designed so patients can receive treatment, discuss complex treatment plans, ask questions and make decisions without feeling rushed.
These reviews are based on real patient video interviews and written reviews. The text has been shortened and edited for publication and is not a verbatim quotation.
Mark made me feel welcome and well looked after throughout my visit. His knowledge, kindness and support gave me confidence, and I am very grateful for the care I received.
Marc
Thank you, Mark, for your kindness, respect and the trust you inspired. I felt comfortable and supported throughout my experience and truly appreciated your care.
Jan
This is my second time coming to Sofia for my dental treatment with Mark from the UK. He has been very responsive and helpful with travel and his availability. Travelling from the UK to Sofia has been smooth, and if there were any issues he was always one call away to help.
Harry
The patient highlights the attentive approach, calm atmosphere and clear explanations at every stage. She particularly appreciated knowing that her case had been carefully considered.
Tamara Viktorovna
The patient says he was anxious before treatment, but after the consultation felt confident in the chosen plan. He particularly notes the professional approach, clear explanations and good result.
Alexey Vasilievich
The patient appreciated that a complex situation was worked through step by step and without rushing. She emphasises Dr Stetson’s attention, comfortable treatment and the result.
Svetlana Ivanovna
The patient highlights the warm manner, calm communication and careful treatment. She was pleased both with the final result and with the treatment experience itself.
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Usually around 20 minutes with Dr Stetson; allow about 30 minutes for the whole visit.
Dr Stetson first asks what is bothering you, when the problem started, how it has developed and what treatment you have had previously.
Teeth, existing fillings and restorations, gums and oral tissues are assessed; if necessary, bite and chewing function are also evaluated. If you came with a specific local problem, that area is examined first.
When needed, additional investigations may include an intraoral X-ray, OPG, CBCT, intraoral scanning or clinical photographs. A test or scan is recommended only when its result is needed for a specific clinical decision.
If the situation is straightforward, Dr Stetson will explain the problem, treatment options, prognosis and cost; in some cases treatment can start the same day. If the case is more complex, the necessary diagnostic information is gathered first and a separate treatment plan is prepared.
If you already have X-rays, OPG, CBCT, reports from other dentists, previous treatment plans, implant details or a list of regular medication, bring them with you or send them to the clinic in advance.
If you have no documents, that does not prevent an initial examination. Older images are worth bringing too; Dr Stetson will decide how useful they are for the current situation.
3D imaging is performed in the clinic when clinically indicated.
CBCT is used when Dr Stetson needs three-dimensional information for a specific clinical decision. If the necessary information can be obtained without CBCT, no additional scan is recommended.
Unlike a conventional 2D image, CBCT allows layer-by-layer assessment in different planes: root position, canal anatomy, bone volume and architecture, neighbouring anatomical structures, sinuses and bony TMJ structures within the field of view.
CBCT is most often used for implant planning, complex surgery, difficult or repeat root canal treatment and comprehensive treatment planning.
Preparation and positioning usually take about a minute. The scan itself takes around 30–45 seconds. Dr Stetson then needs separate time to process and clinically analyse the images.
Bring or send in advance a scan from another clinic. Original DICOM data or the full archive are preferred, although other available materials may also be useful. A new CBCT is recommended only when the existing information is insufficient for the specific clinical task.
When a patient pays for CBCT at the clinic, the scan is stored securely in cloud storage and the patient receives a link to access the data.
Before imaging, tell Dr Stetson about pregnancy or any other circumstances that may be relevant to X-ray imaging.
Treatment of decay and restoration of damaged teeth. Existing fillings can be replaced, tooth form and function restored, and materials selected for the individual case. The scope is determined after examination.
The aim is not simply to treat the canals, but to preserve a tooth that can then be restored predictably.
For inflamed pulp, chronic inflammation around the root tip, or when previously filled canals need retreatment. Lack of pain does not always mean a previously treated tooth is healthy.
Treatment usually takes several stages: access to the canal system, mechanical and chemical preparation, medication between visits when needed, then final filling of the canals and restoration of the tooth.
An intraoral X-ray is often sufficient for straightforward anatomy. CBCT is especially useful for complex anatomy, molars, retreatment, suspected additional canals and unclear periapical pathology.
If an additional canal cannot be located and treated safely, or the risk of perforation is too high, referral to a microscope endodontist may be the safer option.
Retreatment is more complex than primary treatment and its prognosis is less predictable. With apical periodontitis, outcome is assessed not only by symptoms but also by follow-up X-rays months later.
Removal of dental deposits and personalised oral hygiene advice. Regular professional dental cleaning supports gum and dental health and helps reduce the risk of tooth decay and inflammation.
Extraction is considered when a tooth cannot be preserved predictably or its prognosis is no longer reasonable.
Examples include a vertical root fracture, non-restorable destruction, failed endodontic treatment without a reasonable prognosis, or a problematic wisdom tooth. A healthy, normally positioned wisdom tooth is not removed simply because it is a wisdom tooth.
Local anaesthesia is given and its effect is checked. More complex cases may require surgical access, management of inflamed tissues and sutures.
An intraoral X-ray, OPG or CBCT is selected according to the anatomy. CBCT is particularly important when roots are close to the sinus or mandibular canal, or when anatomy is complex.
If an implant may be considered later, Dr Stetson aims to preserve as much alveolar bone and socket structure as possible, keeping future restoration options open.
After a complex extraction, the patient receives aftercare instructions. Sutures are usually removed after about a week.
Before making a crown, the first question is whether the tooth underneath provides a reliable foundation.
If a vital tooth can be preserved predictably with a more conservative approach, Dr Stetson may prefer a direct restoration, inlay, onlay or overlay instead of automatically preparing the tooth for a full crown.
A bridge can be reasonable when the adjacent teeth already need crowns. If they are intact, an implant is often considered so healthy teeth do not have to be prepared to replace one missing tooth.
Zirconia is the main choice for many single crowns. E.max may be used in the anterior region when aesthetic demands are high; pressed ceramic may be used for inlays, onlays and overlays.
After tooth preparation, a Panda digital scan is taken and sent to the laboratory. Once the tooth is fully prepared, two clinical visits are usually enough: scanning, then checking and fitting the finished restoration.
Accurate fit, correct contact points and occlusion, a properly finished margin and the ability to maintain healthy gums.
Implant treatment starts not with the implant, but with the question of whether the natural tooth can be preserved with a good prognosis.
For a single missing tooth next to healthy teeth, an implant can avoid preparing intact neighbouring teeth for a bridge.
Diagnostics → implant placement → osseointegration → soft-tissue shaping when needed → digital scan → fabrication and fitting of the crown.
A fixed provisional restoration can be placed immediately only when bone quality, primary stability, implant number and position, and load distribution make this safe.
When bone volume is insufficient, a closed or open sinus lift or another augmentation procedure may be needed. The strategy is determined after examination and CBCT.
Assessment of the bone, choice of implant system, positioning and the surgical protocol are the clinician’s professional responsibility. A CBCT scan is taken before implant placement.
Arrangements for follow-up and the course of action in the event of complications are set out in writing in the individual treatment plan the patient receives after examination.
Implant treatment cannot provide an absolute guarantee: long-term results depend on biological conditions, hygiene and follow-up. Planning and placement are Dr Stetson’s responsibility; maintaining the result is a shared responsibility of Dr Stetson and the patient.
A comprehensive plan is useful when several problems are interrelated and treating one tooth in isolation will not solve the overall problem.
Dr Stetson first establishes what result the patient wants and what scope of treatment they are prepared for. The biological situation is then assessed, and only then is a realistic treatment pathway developed.
The condition of teeth that may be preserved, existing restorations, periodontal tissues, bone, missing teeth, previously endodontically treated teeth, occlusal support and future prosthodontic restorations.
What the patient wants → what biology allows → what is realistically possible within the budget. The sequence of endodontics, periodontal treatment, surgery, implant treatment and prosthodontics is then established.
If a natural tooth has a reasonable prognosis, Dr Stetson aims to preserve it. An implant is a good replacement for a lost tooth, but not a reason to remove a tooth that can still function.
There is no standard duration for comprehensive rehabilitation. Timing depends on the scope of treatment, healing, endodontics, surgery, implants and laboratory stages. The plan may be adjusted if new clinical information appears during treatment.
A detailed review of available images, investigations and previously proposed treatment. You receive an independent view of the situation and a clear explanation of the available options.
Clicking, crepitus, pain or restricted mouth opening may be related to the temporomandibular joint, muscles, bite or missing teeth. A functional assessment can help identify possible causes and guide the next steps.
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The aim of the consultation is not simply to quote a price, but to give the patient enough information to make an informed decision.
Only investigations relevant to the specific task are used: clinical examination, CBCT, OPG, intraoral X-rays, digital models, intraoral photographs and other indicated materials.
The prognosis of individual teeth, existing restorations, bone and other supports is assessed. A complex problem does not automatically mean a tooth should be removed if it still has a reasonable prognosis.
Dr Stetson compares clinically appropriate options, explains the advantages and limitations of each approach and discusses how they affect later stages of treatment.
When endodontics, surgery, implants and prosthodontics need to be combined, a logical sequence is established. Timing depends not only on the schedule but also on healing and tissue response.
Once the scope of treatment is defined, cost, staged payments and possible alternatives are discussed. Fixed fees are not changed by hidden extras; if a fee depends on complexity, this is stated in advance.
After a detailed consultation, the patient receives a written treatment plan in print or PDF when the case requires separate comprehensive planning.
The purpose is not to persuade the patient to choose the largest amount of treatment, but to provide a clear picture of the situation and realistic options.
Payment follows the actual stages of treatment.
Cash, bank cards and bank transfers are accepted.
Treatment is paid for as agreed stages are completed. There is no general mandatory deposit.
Crowns, bridges and other laboratory work are paid for at the impression or digital scanning stage before the order is sent to the laboratory.
The surgical stage is paid after implant placement. There is no separate mandatory deposit.
Review appointments after treatment are arranged as clinically indicated. The need for further imaging is determined clinically.
Dental practitioner. Dental degree awarded in 1997.
Dr Mark Alan Stetson qualified as a dentist at Kuban State Medical Academy. His higher education in dentistry was recognised by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Bulgaria on 27 October 2003. Bulgaria’s Ministry of Health confirmed his right to practise the regulated profession of dental practitioner in Bulgaria. Dr Stetson is registered with the Bulgarian Dental Association under registration number 220002896.
The first question is not “what else can be treated?” but what is actually bothering the patient and what result they want. If a problem can be treated safely as a local issue, treatment is not expanded unnecessarily.
When several problems are interrelated, Dr Stetson first gathers diagnostic information, assesses the prognosis of individual teeth and only then establishes the sequence of endodontics, surgery, implants and prosthodontic restoration.
Complex treatment plans are documented with CT analysis and a surgical and prosthetic sequence.
Russian, Bulgarian and English.