Dr. Holena is from the Wyoming Valley and only lived outside the area for school. She is originally from Bear Creek Twp., and now resides in Laflin. Dr. Holena graduated as valedictorian of Coughlin High School and then went on to graduate from Penn State University. She attended dental school at the University of Buffalo.
After graduating from dental school, Dr. Holena did a 1 year residency at the VA Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre. She then worked in a group practice for 12 years, focusing on children and special needs. After 12 years, Dr. Holena decided it was time to start her own practice.
Dr. Holena keeps herself very busy outside of work. She is active in the dog sport community with her chocolate labs, Team CoffeeDogs. She is currently President of Keystone DockDogs. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Column of Hope, an organization devoted to raising funds for Chiari Malformation, syringomyelia, and related disorders.
Dr. Holena has extensive experience treating special needs patients of all ages and children. She has spoken at several national conferences. She currently is on the Board of Directors for Special Care Dentistry Association, in addition to being a Member at Large for the Council of Dentistry for People with Disabilities. She also has hospital privileges at Lehigh Valley Hospital and works with the dental residents at both of their clinical sites.