A product of Stuyvesant High School, Dr. Pollack received his B.S. in biology from Queens College and his D.D.S. from Columbia where he also pursued research into the then emerging field of endorphins. He completed a general dental residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center before returning to Columbia for his Certificate in Periodontics, the latter in 1983. Also a member of O.K.U., Dr. Pollack is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.
Since becoming a periodontist, Dr. Pollack has been on the staff of the Dental Service of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center for ~16 years as well as on the faculties of Beth Israel Medical Center and St. Luke’s/Roosevelt Hospitals.
Dr. Pollack believes in the importance of giving back to the community and has been active in the Academy of Osseointegration (AO), the international implant scientific organization, Having held positions in the AO ranging from Chair of the Research Committee to a member of the Nominating Committee, he is currently serving his fifth year as a Board Director of the Academy, where he most recently oversaw the development of their new website.
Allan is a warm, friendly and incredibly talented periodontist was has treated dozens of my patients over the 25 years I have known him. In addition, I chose him to be my personal periodontist for periodontal therapy and to place dental implants in my mouth. I would recommend him highly to anyone needing a Periodontist!
Alan is a meticulous operator and has a superior knowledge of the world of Implant Dentistry as well as the processes necessary to reconstruct both hard and soft tissue. I have great confidence in recommending him as my first choice for all of my periodontal referrals.