She earned an 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. Prof. Budny is a Master Dental Technician and a Certified Dental Technician in Crown & Bridge and Ceramics. She also holds a CDT Technologist title. Prof. Budny is the President and Clinical Director for the Greater New York CDT Study Group and a member of Long Island Dental Laboratory Association, Dental Laboratory Association of New York, American Society of Master Dental Technologists, and Northeastern Gnathological Society. Prof. Budny is an instructor in crown & bridge, ceramics and occlusion. September 8, 2011