Founder and lead dentist
Dr. Elena Varga, DDS
Elena trained as a painter before she trained as a dentist. She still starts every case the same way: by looking at the whole face, not the teeth.
She opened Atelier in 2011 with one chair and one ceramist. Today the studio designs about 120 smiles a year, and she still sees every patient herself.
Her path
From canvas to ceramics
A background in portrait painting shapes how she sees proportion, light and color in a smile.
- 2006
Fine arts degree
Portrait painting, with a focus on light and skin tone.
- 2010
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Graduated with honors in restorative dentistry.
- 2011
Opened Atelier
One chair, one ceramist and a waiting list by the second year.
- 2019
Advanced aesthetic training
A two-year program in smile design and ceramic layering.
What she believes
The best compliment is “you look rested.” Nobody should be able to tell where your teeth came from.
Elena Varga
Meet Dr. Varga
Every consultation is with her.
Sixty minutes, a 3D scan and a written plan. The $150 fee is credited to your treatment.