Dr. Irfan Atcha
Implant Dentist
Chicago, Illinois, United States
About Dr. Irfan Atcha
Dr. Irfan Atcha is a Chicago-based implant dentist specializing in dental implants, full-mouth rehabilitation, and complex restorative care. He has practiced in Chicago since 1996, working with patients who often require advanced treatment planning and permanent tooth replacement solutions.
Dr. Atcha earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Illinois in 1991 and completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Illinois College of Dentistry in 1996. He holds Fellowship and Diplomate status with both the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the International Dental Implant Association.
He founded New Teeth Chicago Dental in 2012 and serves as Chief Faculty at the Implant Efficiency Institute, where he mentors experienced dentists in advanced implant techniques, full-arch rehabilitation, All-on-4 procedures, and same-day dental implants. His work has expanded to include education, strategic partnerships, and investments that support the future of healthcare.
Dr. Atcha grew up in Chicago in a family with ties to medicine and dental medicine. Many of his patients come to him after being told they are not candidates for dental implants or after previous treatment has failed. His approach centers on treatment planning, long-term oral health, and solving cases that other practitioners often decline.
He has received recognition for his work, including first place awards for table clinic presentations on biochemistry research and at the International Dental Implant meeting, inclusion in Marquis Who's Who, and a feature in Fortune magazine's Top 100. Dr. Atcha supports Susan G. Komen and Room to Read.
Areas of Focus
Career Background
Implant Efficiency Institute
Education
University of Illinois
University of Illinois College of Dentistry
Media
Press
How Dr. Irfan Atcha Built a Career Solving Complex Cases
Every patient presents a different challenge. Experience isn't simply measured by the number of years you've practiced. It's built by listening carefully, planning thoughtfully, and continuing to learn throughout your career.Read the full article ›
Dr. Irfan Atcha
I rarely think about my day in terms of appointments. I think about it in terms of decisions. Every patient arrives with a different history, different expectations, and a different problem to solve.Read the full article ›
Dr. Irfan Atcha Says More Dentists Should Be Teaching, Not Just Practicing
I've always believed that experience carries a responsibility. Every dentist benefits from someone willing to share their knowledge. At some point, we all have the opportunity to do the same for someone else.Read the full article ›
Dr. Irfan Atcha
We don't begin with a procedure. We begin with understanding the patient's condition, goals, and long-term oral health before recommending a treatment plan.Read the full article ›
Dr. Irfan Atcha: From Biochemistry to Implant Dentistry
I grew up in Chicago with mentors in both medicine and dental medicine, so I had an early view of what those careers involved. I have said before that growing up in that environment 'shaped and moulded my mindset to go into healthcare and heal people'.Read the full article ›
Dr. Irfan Atcha Explains Why the Best Decisions in Dentistry Often Happen Before Treatment
Read the full article ›Dr. Irfan Atcha – Building a Career Around Complex Dental Care
I grew up in Chicago coming from a family of mentors in medicine and dental medicine. That shaped and molded my mindset to go into healthcare and heal people.Read the full article ›
Awards & Recognition
- First place award table clinic presentation on Biochemistry research in Dental School
- First place award at International Dental Implant meeting for table clinic award
- Marquis Who's Who inclusion
- Top 100 feature Fortune magazine
Licenses & Certifications
- Fellowship & Diplomate of International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- Fellowship & Diplomate of International Dental Implant Association
- Advanced training in All-on-4
- Advanced training in Zygomatic implants
- Advanced training in IV sedation
Charities & Volunteering
- Susan G. Komen
- Room to Read
Boards & Memberships
- International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- International Dental Implant Association
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dr. Irfan Atcha do?
Dr. Atcha is an implant dentist at New Teeth Chicago Dental. He has practiced implant dentistry in Chicago since 1996, specializing in complex cases involving dental implants, same-day dental implants, All-on-4 procedures, and full-arch rehabilitation.
What is Dr. Irfan Atcha known for?
Dr. Atcha is known for dental implant specialization in All-on-4 and permanent dental implants. He treats complex full-mouth rehabilitation cases and serves as Chief Faculty at the Implant Efficiency Institute, where he mentors experienced dentists in advanced implant techniques.
Where is Dr. Irfan Atcha based?
Dr. Atcha is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Where did Dr. Irfan Atcha study?
Dr. Atcha earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Illinois in 1991 and completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Illinois College of Dentistry in 1996.
Who does Dr. Irfan Atcha work for?
Dr. Atcha is the Founder and CEO of New Teeth Chicago Dental, which he established in 2012. He also serves as Chief Faculty at the Implant Efficiency Institute.
Last updated September 1, 2026