With dental offices located conveniently in State College and Williamsport, we strive to provide our patients with comfortable, convenient care. Our caring approach combined with modern technology allows our unique and specialized team to offer the very best in periodontal and implant care.

Our practice is a very unique specialty practice. We are the only dental practice in the area and one of the few in the country that offer a multi-disciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gum, teeth, and bone. Because these diseases can have multiple causes, their treatment often requires multiple approaches. This is achieved through the services of Dr. Barry Holden.

We also have a consulting board-certified anesthesiologist, Edward Dench M.D. When necessary or desired, Dr. Dench provides general anesthesia services for our patients. This can allow Dr. Holden to provide focused care in a more efficient manner, knowing that you are relaxed and comfortable.

Dr. Holden earned his Bachelor of Science degree and graduated with distinction from the Pennsylvania State University in 1980. While attending Penn State, he was recognized as a Superior Scholar Athlete. In 1984, he completed his Doctorate of Dental Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh followed by his Post-Doctorate degree in Periodontics in 1986 at the Medical College of Virginia.

Dr. Holden has been practicing Periodontics in State College, PA since 1986. He is a past president of the 7th District Dental Society/Central Pennsylvania Dental Society. He has also served the profession as a delegate to the Pennsylvania Dental Association and an alternate delegate for the American Dental Association. He has represented periodontists in PA, DE, MD, DC, WV, and Northern Virginia as part of the District 2 Dental Association.

He also retains a number of professional affiliations with theAmerican Academy of Periodontology,PA Society of Periodontists, American Dental Association, and the American Academy of Osseointegration. Dr. Holden obtained his Dental Anesthesia Permit for Conscious Sedation. He holds a dental license in both Pennsylvania and Virginia.

Dr Holden is married with two adult children. His daughter graduated from dental school in 2018 and will complete her Periodontal Residency at VCU School of Dentistry in May of 2021. After completing a Masters Degree in Computer Science, Dr Holdens son lives and works in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.

Cheryl supports Dr. Holden and his team by running the day-to-day business and assisting with clinical aspects of the practice, specifically implant case management. She began her dental career in 1981 as a dental assistant while attending college. Cheryl earned her Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene in 1984 and joined Dr. Holden in practice shortly thereafter in 1986. She earned her Dental Hygiene Local Anesthesia permit in 2010. Cheryl loves working in a relaxed atmosphere with a staff that works very well as a team. She is married and has two adult children.

Tami entered the dental field in 2009 as an assistant in general dentistry. She received her training on the job. Within a few months of beginning work, she earned her X-ray certification. Tami has spent the last 12 years not only assisting, but also learning other aspects of the dental office including administrative assistant duties. She is always willing to learn new things and to lend a helping hand to her teammates. She is eager to learn everything she can about periodontics. Tami is married and has four daughters. While not at work, she enjoys watching her daughters sporting events and spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys camping, hunting and fishing.

Anna started her career in the dental field at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology. She went through a 3-year dental assisting program while in high school and graduated in 2015. She then went on to study dental hygiene at Pennsylvania College of Technologyin Williamsport and graduated with her Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene in 2020 and in 2021 earned her bachelors degree. She was a hygienist at a general dentist practice for one year before joining Dr Holdens office. She hopes to do everything possible to help improve the oral health of patients and make lasting positive and professional relationships. In her free time, Anna enjoys drawing with charcoal, painting with acrylics and water colors, and reading.

Ashley began her journey in the dental field as a dental assistant. She attended a three-year dental assisting course at CPI while in high school. She then attended Pennsylvania College of Technology where she received her Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene and is continuing her education to receive her bachelor degree. Ashley loves being part of the amazing and supportive team at Dr Holdens office. Outside of the dental world, Ashley enjoys reading, spending time outdoors and crafting new projects.

Celeste first joined Dr Holdens team in 1995 but then left in 1997 to be with her children and she came back to the practice in 2009 as a substitute hygienist, becoming full-time in 2012. From the beginning, she has been willing to pitch in wherever needed. She enjoys the camaraderie of her fellow staff members, and is proud to be a part of such a great team. Celeste is married and has two adult children and five grandchildren. She enjoys gardening, hiking, and kayaking. She feels the best part of life is spent with family in the outdoors.

Beginning as chairside assistant, Dottys interest in dentistry was a springboard to earning her associate degree in Applied Arts with a Certificate in Dental Hygiene. Dotty enjoys personal relationships with patients. She is married and has two adult children. In her spare time, she gardens, spends time with her grandchildren and travels with her husband on their Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Jordan began her dental journey in high school when she attended Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology for dental assisting. She spent two years assisting chairside before she went back to school for dental hygiene. She attended Pennsylvania College of Technology where she received her Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene. Jordan is currently pursuing her bachelors degree at Pennsylvania College of Technology. While not at work, she likes to trail run, ski, and spend time with her two kitties. Jordan is enthusiastic about her career at a very professional office!

In 2012 Leslie graduated from Allegany College of Maryland with an Applied Science Dental Hygiene Degree. She received her Local Anesthesia License upon graduation. Before joining Dr Holdens office, she worked for four years in a general dentistry practice. Leslie really enjoys working with her patients and creating long term relationships with them. She admires Dr. Holdens professionalism and appreciates that her fellow staff members work well together with everyone pitching in where needed. Leslie has two elementary school aged children who keep her busy at home. She enjoys exercising, camping and being outdoors.