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Dr. Mirosława M. Parfomak first graduated from the Akademia Medyczna in Białystok, Poland, before coming to the U.S. and graduating from the New York University College of Dentistry in 1999, earning the privilege to practice dentistry in the States of New Jersey, New York, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Since then, she had been practicing general dentistry for over 22 years in Wallington, New Jersey, before moving to Knoxville, TN, in 2023.
In 2020, Dr. Parfomak's daughter, Katherine, joined her as a practicing dentist. Dr. Parfomak's younger daughter is hoping to join the practice in the future once she graduates from dental school as well. Truly a family business! We hope to bring that small office feel to all of our patients and treat them as we do each other, as one of our own. Dr. Parfomak has been an Assistant Professor and Faculty Member at the LMU College of Dental Medicine since the summer of 2023. She enjoys sharing her experience from over the years in helping the local dental school take off and helping the local communities of East Tennessee. When she isn't working, Dr. M. Parfomak is in the ever-increasing backyard garden, tending to her honeybees, cooking delicious food, or finding work for her daughters or husband to do. Dr. M. Parfomak is fluent in both English and Polish. |
Dr. Katherine Parfomak graduated summa cum laude from New York University with a B.A.S. in 2015, and from New York University College of Dentistry in 2018. She was presented the Dr. Bernard E. Rudner Memorial Award for excellence in the clinical setting and in patient care. She completed a voluntary one year residency through NYU Langone at the NYU College of Dentistry in 2019 to successfully earn a certificate for Advanced Education in General Dentistry. From that point, she had worked in the family dental practice, Parfomak Family Dentistry, until moving from NJ to Knoxville, TN, in 2022. After many long hours and unexpected opportunities, Westfield Dental began accepting patients in Spring of 2024.
Dr. Katherine is a strong advocate of comprehensive dental care and in stressing prevention and treatment of conditions before they become more serious. She is comfortable and has experience with a broad range from simple conservative procedures and tailored treatment plans to full mouth smile design. She is developing a team of local specialists and in-house services to best meet your long-term dental needs. Shortly after Dr. Miroslawa Parfomak became a faculty member at the LMU College of Medicine, Dr. K was also offered a position at the school. She is currently an Adjunct Professor and Faculty Member at the LMU College of Dental Medicine since the summer of 2023. When she isn't working, Dr. Katherine is taking continuing education courses, active in her local community and church with volunteer programs and events, and always working on a project or three. On off-hours, you can find her tending to the garden, enjoying a coffee, completing some home improvement projects, making some wine, playing guitar, or a combination of all that was mentioned. She loves outdoor cooking, spending time with friends and family, and lazy Sunday afternoons after Church. Dr. Katherine is also comfortable with Polish. |