Renata Budny’s Profile
Renata is a Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the New York City College of Technology, City University of New York. She earned A.A.S. in Dental Laboratory Technology from New York City College of Technology, a B.B.A. in Management and an M.B.A. in Banking and Finance from Dowling College. Renata is a Master Dental Technician and a Certified Dental Technician in Crown & Bridge and Ceramics. She also holds a CDT Technologist title.
Renata works for the Department of Restorative Dentistry, NYCCT, CUNY since 2004 and her research includes dental materials, teaching methodologies and modalities, history of dentistry, and regulatory standards. She served as a member of the Educational Committee for the Foundation on Dental Laboratory Technology. She is a Consultant for the Commission On Dental Accreditation, the Advisory Board member for Inside Dental Technology publication, Examiner for the Department of Education of NYC during the DLT National Board Exam in Tottenville High School, Tottenville High School Executive Advisory Board Member. She was a member of the Board of Trustees for the Foundation on Dental Laboratory Technology, the president and clinic director for the Greater New York CDT Study Group, and a member of Long Island Dental Laboratory Association, American Society of Master Dental Technologists, and Northeastern Gnathological Society.
In September 2011, Dental Products Report named Renata Budny one of “The Top 25 Women in Dentistry”, and in 2021 she was named one of “The Top 50 Dental Technicians” worldwide by Palmieri Group.
My Courses
RESD 1115 Fixed Prosthodontics I
An introduction to the theory and practice of fabricating fixed prostheses including the construction of casts and dies, identifying margins, trimming, ditching, and articulation. Creation of provisional, composite resin and full metal coverage restorations including inlay/onlay, full anterior and posterior crown. Development of wax patterns for provisional restoration, as well as for full metal coverage, inlay and crown. Development of functional occlusal relationships, spruing, investing, burnout, casting, finishing and polishing of single unit restorations. This course is a hybrid/ partially online course with lecture part being held 50% online and 50% in class. This course meets the standards of a WI (Writing Intensive) course as specified by CUNY. NYCCT requires all associate degree students to pass two WI courses (one in the core curriculum and one in the major), and all baccalaureate degree students to pass four WI courses (two in the core curriculum and two in the major, with two of these passes prior to the completion of 45 credits).
RESD 1212 Fixed Prosthodontics II
The course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills required to fabricate multiunit fixed bridge restorations. The topics covered in the course include: handling, treatment and fabrication of the full arch casts and dies, identifying margins, pontic design, trimming and ditching dies, waxing and developing functional occlusion,spruing, investing, burnout, casting, soldering, bridge and clip bar seating, processing composite resin to metal frameworks, finishing and polishing. The lecture part of the course is conducted in class and online as outlined in RESD 1212 Calendar. RESD 1212 lecture materials will be available 24h/7 days a week on Blackboard.
My Projects
City Tech’s Source for Academic Affairs Information
L4: Living Lab Learning Library
Welcome to L4, a virtual resource exchange of innovative teaching practices. To see all that L4 has to offer, please click on the “Visit Project Site” link.
The Project Site for the New YorK City College of Technology College Council.
The Garden is a project that teaches students and faculty about the excitement and nuance of growing flowers and vegetables for the Culinary and Pastry labs at NYC College of Technology. We encourage involvement and volunteers from all departments at the college.
City Tech Academic Integrity Committee
Welcome to the City Tech’s Academic Integrity Committee site! Here you will find the policies, information, and helpful resources.
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