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Pediatric Resident (PGY2)
Univeristy of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Los Angeles
Dr. Karolina Brzyska was born in Poland and grew up in Astoria, New York! After graduating from LaGuardia High School as a Visual Arts major, Dr. Karolina studied both biology and psychology at the City University of New York: Hunter College. During this time, she shadowed in a variety of healthcare settings (i.e., in an ophthalmologist’s office, in an emergency room in a hospital, etc.) in pursuit of finding an exciting and fulfilling career. Over time, she realized that the dental profession offers the perfect blend of healthcare, interprofessional collaboration, and it may even serve as a creative outlet: the provider must be both strategic and innovative when addressing each patient’s particular needs! Dr. Karolina attended the UCSF School of Dentistry and was highly involved in a variety of clubs, research, and volunteer work; during this time, she learned to appreciate the power of mentorship, the joy of volunteering with children, and very much looked forward to the annual “Give Kids a Smile Day!”
Dr. Karolina is grateful for the opportunity to learn from her new UCLA family as well as from her wonderful patients. Dr. Karolina strives to educate families on the importance of practicing optimal oral hygiene as well as the benefits of establishing a dental home to help maintain healthy smiles which come in all shapes and sizes.