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Dr. Katherine ('Kate') C. Schacherl, DDS 

Dr. Kate Schacherl received her undergraduate degree (biology major; chemistry & economics minors) at Edgewood College, Madison, Wisconsin, in 2004 and her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 2008.

Since graduation, Dr. Kate Schacherl has completed more than 1400 hours of continuing dental education, including post-graduate work in dental implants, oral surgery, endodontics, and CEREC© crowns and bridges. Dr. Kate Schacherl received her CEREC© training at the Scottsdale (AZ) Center for Dentistry, and her training in dental implants with Dr. Arun K. Garg, in Chicago and the Dominican Republic. She is certified in the Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique®, the minimally invasive scalpel and suture-free procedure for treating gum recession and has lectured on this topic to doctors around the globe.

She has completed training with the American Association for Facial Aesthetics (AAFE) in the use of Botox® for both cosmetic and therapeutic uses.

Dr. Kate Schacherl is an active member of numerous dental study clubs. She is a frequent speaker at dental continuing education programs, schools and civic events. Dr. Kate Schacherl is committed to be at the forefront of cutting-edge dental technology and innovation to improve the lives of her patients.

Dr. Kate is a past mentor for CEREC Doctors courses, including hands-on instruction for laboratory exercises at the CEREC Scottsdale, Arizona campus. She has completed the elite Airway Mini Residency (AMR) with doctors Barry Raphel DDS (NY, NJ) and Mark Cruz DDS (CA), an intensive course of study that focuses on airway, breathing, and sleep.

Dr. Kate is a research faculty member of the Marquette University School of Dentistry, Department of Surgical Services, where her work focuses on specific aspects of periodontal disease.

In 2018, Dr. Kate was awarded the Benco Dental "Incisal Edge 40 under 40" National Award in recognition of her outstanding dental achievements.

Outside of the office, Dr. Schacherl enjoys cooking, travel (including cooking classes while traveling), paddle boarding, and golf.

Member, Academy of General Dentistry
Member, American Academy for Oral Systemic Health
Diplomat, International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Member, Wisconsin Institute for Advanced Dental Education
Past President, Wisconsin Dental Study Club
Member, American Association of Facial Aesthetics