In practicing restorative and adhesive dentistry, Dr. Atlas turns to numerous Komet instruments on a regular basis, and he has worked with the company to create sequenced, step-by- step kits to facilitate a variety of techniques. He selects configurations for direct-composite preparations and finishing, which he describes as the backbone of many practices. Dr. Atlas recognizes that preparation is critical to achieving an optimal outcome, and he emphasizes the necessity of using high-quality, predictably precise instruments to ensure success.
To achieve unmatched precision in margins, Dr. Atlas favors Komet USA’s sonic finishing handpiece and tips. He notes the importance of high-quality chairside and lab kits, particularly considering the growth of CAD-CAM ceramic restorations.
About Dr. Alan Atlas
Dr. Alan Atlas has maintained a full-time private practice dedicated to esthetic and comprehensive restorative dentistry in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for over 30 years. Dr. Atlas received his D.M.D degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and holds a dual appointment as Clinical Professor in the Department of Endodontics and the Department of Preventive/Restorative Sciences. He has been teaching at Penn Dental Medicine for more than 20 years and currently serves as Director of Restorative Microscopy teaching students precision restorative dentistry utilizing the dental microscope. Dr. Atlas is actively involved in the development and integration of research studies for dental materials, ceramics, CAD-CAM, dental implants, and microscope enhanced restorative dentistry.
Dr. Atlas has extended his teaching to practicing dentists all over the world. His mission is to inspire and teach his colleagues to do great dentistry for their patients. He is an internationally recognized lecturer highly regarded for his passionate style and unique academic and private practice perspective focused on applying scientific based protocols to general and advanced clinical dentistry. His presentations span worldwide including China, Africa, Australia, Middle East, Japan, Korea and Europe as well as all major dental meetings in the United States.
Dr. Atlas holds membership in the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Academy of Osseointegration, Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society and the International Association for Dental Research. He serves on the editorial board of several journals and publishes on various topics in dentistry including innovative research and clinical protocols on esthetic restorations.
Dr. Atlas is a past recipient of the Penn Dental Medicine Alumni Award of Merit and is selected annually by his peers as a “Top Dentist” in Philadelphia Pennsylvania as voted in Philadelphia Magazine.