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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. In 2023 was accepted into the two-year Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Sleep Medicine through the University of Oxford. As the only dentist in her cohort she has enjoyed collaborative learning with her colleagues.

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 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. She trained under Dr. Soroush Zaghi at The Breathe Institute on Functional Frenuloplasties and buccal tie releases.

Dr. Kate is a research faculty member of the Marquette University School of Dentistry, Department of Surgical Services, where her work focuses on sleep-disordered breathing and 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.

In 2024, both Dr. Kate and Dr. John Schacherl earned their Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry.

Outside of the office, Dr. Schacherl enjoys cooking, travel (including cooking classes while traveling), and spending time with her family and dogs.