About us

Meet the people who'll be taking care of you.

BU Dental is the practice of two dentists who believe understanding comes before treatment, and that a calm, personal visit is part of the medicine.

Meet your doctors

Two dentists, one philosophy. You'll see the same faces at every visit.

Dr. Serah Uddaraju, DMD

Dr. Serah Uddaraju smiling outdoors in a navy blazer

Welcome to BU Dental, where Dr. Serah Uddaraju brings a wealth of experience and a compassionate approach to general dentistry in the San Francisco Bay Area. Originally hailing from New Jersey, Dr. Uddaraju completed his undergraduate studies in Psychology before pursuing a Master's in Biomedical Sciences and dental training at Rutgers University.

Dr. Uddaraju sharpened his expertise through a rigorous two-year residency at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx, specializing in treating complex cases. He then spent three years on the faculty of Touro College of Dental Medicine, where he led a group of thirty dental students on the clinic floor, mentoring the next generation of dentists, patient by patient, as they learned to deliver real care. His commitment to staying abreast of the latest advancements in dentistry is evidenced by his completion of over 500 hours of continuing education. Soon to be accredited as a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD), Dr. Uddaraju is at the forefront of dental innovation.

Dr. Ann-Catherine Bautista, DMD

Portrait of Dr. Ann-Catherine Bautista in a floral dress

Dr. Ann-Catherine Bautista, DMD, is a compassionate dentist dedicated to providing gentle dental care to her Bay Area community. Inspired by her early experiences at a nonprofit organization during college, she developed a profound admiration for dentistry. Dr. Bautista earned her doctorate from Rutgers University, where she further cultivated her passion.

Driven by a commitment to serving underserved communities, she founded Altruistic Dental Smiles, a nonprofit organization focused on providing dental care to those in need, including individuals with developmental disabilities. Additionally, Dr. Bautista serves as a General Dentist for the Regional Center of the East Bay and shares her expertise as a faculty member at Diablo Valley College's Dental Hygiene program.

Meet the DOGtors

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