Now retired from clinical practice, bettering peoples lives through beautiful, healthy smiles was a mission for Dr. Holly for over twenty-five years. A special interest in cosmetic dentistry led her to pursue extensive advanced training in esthetic dentistry including training with nationally renowned cosmetic dentistry experts Dr. William
Dorfman (Extreme Makeover), and Dr. Bill Dickerson (Las Vegas Institute for Cosmetic Dentistry). Dr. Houska is a member of the McLean County Dental Society, Illinois State Dental Society, and the American Dental Association. Dr. Houska was named one of the Top Cosmetic Dentists in America and has received numerous professional and civic awards honoring her commitment to excellence and service. Dr. Holly is a recipient of the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award for Professions in recognition of her accomplishment in her profession and civic leadership. She is a graduate of Leadership Illinois and a member of the National Association of Professional Women.
In fifteen years of service to the Childrens Discovery Museum, Dr. Holly served several terms on the Board of the CDM, served two terms as Chairman of the Childrens Discovery Museum Foundation Board, and was the President of the Childrens Discovery Museum Guild.
Dr Holly was asked to represent the field of dentistry in a multidisciplinary Health Care Focus Group regarding healthcare needs in our community sponsored by the Heartland Community College. Her expertise in the field as well as an unwavering commitment throughout the course of her professional career to providing services to those in need is widely recognized. Dr. Holly has donated her professional services to the Illinois Mission of Mercy, Cunningham Childrens Home, Champaign County Nursing Home, and for two decades provided pro bono dental care to the children of the Baby Fold. Dr. Holly is the recipient of the Baby Folds Community Partner Award in recognition of her professional altruism.
Support to the Childrens Discovery Museum for more than fifteen yearsFounding Donor Town of Normal, Childrens Discovery Museum, Sponsor Fun Run, Sponsor Sweet Discovery, Sponsor Museum Exhibits, Sponsor MCDS Exhibit, Chairperson Committee for Creation of MCDS CDM exhibit, President CDM Guild, Board of Directors
Presentations & Oral Health Instruction-Head Start, Stevenson School, Metcalf School, Blair House, Oakland School, Childrens Discovery Museum, Katies Kids Daycare, Bright Start Daycare, Girls Scouts, Boy Scouts, Boys & Girls Clubs