Resident
NYU Lutheran Dental Medicine, Brooklyn, NY
Dr. Yvonne M. Wolny, DMD NYU Langone PGY-2
Dr. Yvonne M. Wolny was born and raised in Woonsocket, RI to Polish immigrant parents who
arrived to start a new life and to live the American dream. Hard work and perseverance have always come naturally to Dr. Wolny as she watched her parents work hard,sacrifice and struggle to make a life here for their family.
After graduating magna cum laude from RIC she went on to attend the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine followed by
a year of a GPR. After returning to RI and working briefly at the DOC as a Dentist, she began her journey at St. Joseph’s Dental Clinic, where she still practices. During her career there, she has had the opportunity to treat people of all ages from toddlers to the elderly. She has also
enjoyed teaching both the AEGD as well as the Advanced education in pediatric dentistry residents.
The decision to apply to a pediatric residency program was a natural extension of her past experiences. The NYU Langone Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentsitry has been a unique journey since she as well as her children have been pursuing education. Her daughter is a medical student and her son is a college student. This parallel has been exciting since it continues to mirror the dreams that her immigrint parents wanted for her. They always said: “education is something that no one can take from you. It is yours and it will help you grow and persevere in life”.