
Dr. Alan Atlas
Dr. Jeff Blank
Dr. Rober Blitzer
Dr. Amanda Canto
Dr. John C. Comisi
Dr. Mitch Conditt
Dr. Walter Dias
Dr. Sheri Doniger
Dr. Paul Feuerstein
Dr. Hugh Flax
Dr. John Flucke
Dr. Barry Freydberg
Dr. Tom Giacobbi
Dr. Greg Gillespie
Dr. Lou Graham
Dr. Gary Horblitt
Dr. Edmond Hewlett
Dr. Geoff Knight
Dr. Martin Jablow
Dr. Thanos Kristallis
Dr. Doug Lambert
Dr. Mark Latta
Dr. David Little
Dr. Larry Lopez
Dr. Robert Lowe
Dr. Antonio Mancuso
Dr. Robert Margeas
Dr. Jeanine McDonald
Dr. Andy McKamie
Dr. Michael Melkers
Dr. Michael Miyasaki
Dr. Ara Nazarian
Dr. Chris Pallotto
Dr. Scott Parker
Dr. Antony Pensak
Dr. Ronald Perry
Dr. Stephen Poss
Dr. Gary Radz
Dr. Christopher Ramsey
Dr. Robert Ritter
Dr. Ranjeev Salwan
Dr. Paresh Shah
Dr. Sam Simos
Dr. Todd Snyder
Dr. Samuel Strong
Dr. Lori Trost
Dr. Chad Wagener
Dr. Al Wyatt
1420 Locust Street, Suite 120
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-545-3111
Style of Dentistry – Comprehensive, esthetic and evidenced based
Style of Presenting – Application of scientific-based dentistry to concise and predictable everyday restorative and adhesive clinical protocols
Upcoming Schedule | Lecture Topics

Dr. Alan Atlas received his D.M.D degree in 1986 from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and served there as acting Co-Chairman of the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences. Currently, Dr. Atlas is a Clinical Associate Professor, Director of Restorative Dentistry Clinics and a primary care unit group leader in charge of mentoring third and fourth year dental students in advanced clinical dentistry. In addition, he is actively involved in the development and integration of clinical research studies for implants and dental materials at Penn. He holds membership in the Academy of Osseointegration, Academy of Stomotology, Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society and the International Association for Dental Research.
Presently, Dr. Atlas is an internationally recognized lecturer focused on applying scientific based protocols to clinical dentistry. He lectures extensively on various topics in dentistry including esthetic and implant restorations and current concepts in adhesion dentistry. He maintains a private practice in Esthetic and Comprehensive Restorative Dentistry located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
01/25/2008 Adhesion, Smile Design and Porcelain Veneers: Success from Marketing to Placement
02/01/2008 Applying Evidenced Based Dentistry to Clinical Protocols in Adhesive Dentistry
02/08/2008 Adhesion, Smile Design and Porcelain Veneers: Success from Marketing to Placement
04/04/2008 Adhesion, Smile Design and Porcelain Veneers: Success from Marketing to Placement
04/11/2008 Mastering Adhesion Dentistry and the Direct and Indirect Posterior Esthetic Restoration
04/25/2008 Adhesion, Smile Design and Porcelain Veneers: Success from Marketing to Placement
05/03/2008 Mastering Esthetic Dentistry
05/16/2008 Mastering Esthetic Dentistry
06/27/2008 Adhesion, Smile Design and Porcelain Veneers: Success from Marketing to Placement
07/18/2008 Adhesion, Smile Design and Porcelain Veneers: Success from Marketing to Placement
09/06/2008 Mastering the Direct & Indirect Esthetic Resortaion - Enhancing the Function & Esthetics of Teeth
09/19/2008 Adhesion, Smile Design and Porcelain Veneers: Success from Marketing to Placement
09/24/2008 Mastering the Direct & Indirect Esthetic Resortaion - Enhancing the Function & Esthetics of Teeth
10/01/2008 Mastering the Direct & Indirect Esthetic Resortaion - Enhancing the Function & Esthetics of Teeth
10/24/2008 Mastering the Direct & Indirect Esthetic Resortaion - Enhancing the Function & Esthetics of Teeth
11/11/2008 Applying Evidenced Based Dentistry to Clinical Protocols in Adhesive Dentistry
12/05/2008 Adhesion, Smile Design and Porcelain Veneers: Success from Marketing to Placement
03/11/2009 Mastering Adhesion Dentistry and the Direct and Indirect Posterior Esthetic Restoration
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Lecture Topics
Mastering Adhesion Dentistry and the Direct and Indirect Posterior Esthetic Restoration
There are four major elements that will determine the success of a direct and an indirect posterior esthetic restoration: tooth preparation, material choice, placement technique and curing method. This presentation will examine the latest and most clinically relevant scientific evidence to determine how each element will play a critical role in the professional’s decision making process when determining which materials, systems and techniques are best to utilize when doing direct and indirect posterior esthetic restorations.
• Analysis of bonding agents and composites, application techniques to improve bond strength and reduce post operative sensitivity, and finishing and polishing systems and techniques for exquisite direct restorations.
• For indirect esthetic restorations the course will examine predictable impression techniques utilizing simplified retraction and homeostasis, simplified provisionalization for indirect restorations, comparison of indirect composites, all-ceramic systems and CAD-CAM technologies.
• Zirconia, Alumina and Pressed Ceramic research will be evaluated with specific clinical indications discussed as well as cementation systems, adhesives and techniques for each system.
Enhancing the Esthetics and Function of Teeth: Successful Porcelain Laminate Veneers and Anterior Crowns from Preparation to Placement.
• Smile design utilizing simple and predictable methods
• Minimal to no-prep porcelain laminate veneer preparation and placement techniques
• Review of porcelain laminate veneer luting systems
• Porcelain repairs and bonding porcelain to porcelain
• How to complete successful combination cases involving veneers, crowns and bridges
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