Kelly Holst

Dr. Kelly Holst is an Assistant Clinical Professor and Group Practice Leader at the University of New England College of Dental Medicine. She transitioned from dental hygiene practice to dentistry, earning a D.M.D. from Temple University (2018) and a Master's in Education (2023). Previously, she served as full-time faculty at Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry until 2023. Her career includes private practice experience in Philadelphia and a focus on dental education and community oral health.

Education:

• B.S. (Year unspecified), University of Pittsburgh Dental Hygiene Program (graduated 2008, B.S. 2009)
• D.M.D., Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry (2018)
• M.Ed., Completed in 2023

Research & Practice: Specializes in clinical dental education, integrating teaching with community-focused oral healthcare. Her work emphasizes advancing educational strategies in dental medicine and improving access to care in Northern New England.

Roles & Contributions: As Group Practice Leader, she oversees student training and clinical operations. Prior roles included general dentistry in private practice and full-time faculty at Temple University.