Dr. Atwan graduated from the University Of Detroit Mercy School Of Dentistry with a DDS degree. She received a MS degree and a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Nebraska Medical Center-Omaha, as well as a Certificate of Dentistry for the Disabled from the University Of Washington Seattle School Of Dentistry.

Dr. Atwan is currently an associate professor and a chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University Of Detroit Mercy School Of Dentistry. She achieved Diplomate status of the American board of Pediatric dentistry and she is a member of numerous international, national and local organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatric dentistry, American Dental Association , College of Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Education Association, Michigan Dental Association and the Michigan academy of Pediatric Dentistry.