Renata Budny, CDT, TE

Special guest

Renata Budny is a Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at New York City College of Technology (City Tech), part of the City University of New York. With over 25 years of experience in the dental laboratory profession, Professor Budny has built a career marked by both academic achievements and professional certifications.

She earned an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Dental Laboratory Technology, a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Management, and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Banking and Finance. In addition to her academic credentials, Professor Budny holds multiple professional certifications, including Certified Dental Technician (CDT) in Crown & Bridge and Ceramics, Certified Dental Technologist, Master Dental Technician (MDT), ASMDT, and NGSAMG Technical Fellow.
Active in numerous professional organizations, Professor Budny serves on various boards and contributes her expertise to advancing dental technology. Her current and past affiliations include the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), the Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology (FDLT), the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL), the Northeastern Gnathological Society Academy of Multidisciplinary Dentistry (NGSAMD), the American Society of Master Dental Technologists (ASMDT), and the Greater New York CDT Study Group (GNYCDTSG).

Professor Budny has published extensively in prominent industry magazines and journals such as the Journal of Dental Technology, Inside Dental Technology, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, Decisions in Dentistry, and Lab Management Today, Additionally, she serves as an Editorial Board member for Inside Dental Technology (IDT), published by Conexiant.

Her contributions to the field have earned her numerous accolades. In 2011, Dental Products Report named her one of the "Top 25 Women in Dentistry." She was honored as the NADL Educator of the Year in 2014, and in 2015, she was recognized as one of "10 Professors Changing Dental Technology" by MedicalTechnologySchools.com.

Renata Budny, CDT, TE has been a guest on 9 episodes.