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
Pennsylvania State University, BA - Letters, Arts, Science, 1999

Medical Training
State University of New York at Buffalo, DDS - Doctor of Dental Surgery, 2008

Training

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