Laura B. Holena, DDS

Vice Chair, Dental Medicine

General Dentistry

Independent Cliniciani

Overview

Languages spoken

  • English

About

Philosophy of care

I believe in treating you as an individual and will treat you the way I would want to be treated, regardless of ability or disability. A team approach is used for treatment, involving you, your family and, if applicable, caregivers.

Why I entered medicine

I changed my major several times in college and finally settled on dentistry because of the encouragement of my dentist. He mentored me and I haven’t looked back since. I am especially thankful I found my niche in special needs dentistry.

Community involvement

I am on the board of directors of Column of Hope, Special Care Dental Association and Keystone DockDogs. I am the dentist of record for a charter school and have volunteered at several “Give Kids a Smile Days” and Mom-n-PA dental missions. I also mentor youth through Pheasants Forever.

Personal interests

I am very involved in dog sports and travel around the country to compete. I also enjoy hunting, camping and spending time with family.

Education

Undergraduate
Penn State University, Bachelor of Arts (BA), 1999

Undergraduate
Pennsylvania State College of Medicine, Bachelor of Arts (BA), 1999

Medical School
State University of New York at Buffalo, Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), 2008

Training

Residency 2009
Dentistry, VA Medical Center-Wilkes Barre, Wilkes Barre, PA