Dr. Catherine Shao, DMD joined Mainland Dental Associates in June 2022. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in neuroscience and received her doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. At both Penn and Pitt, Dr. Cathy was heavily involved in research, leadership and teaching. In addition to serving as her class’s vice president, Dr. Cathy also completed a two-year academic teaching career program for future dental educators. During her final year of dental school, Dr. Cathy took additional elective courses that allowed her to spend extra time as a provider in the Center for Patients with Special Needs, emergency dental services, and oral surgery departments. She believes that dental education is crucial for optimal dental health and always takes the time to explain diagnoses, treatment options, and x-ray interpretations. Dr. Cathy is a member of the New Jersey Dental Association, Pennsylvania Dental Association, and American Dental Association.
Dr. Cathy lives with her fiance and their cat, Lucy. Outside of the dental office, Dr. Cathy loves to cook elaborate recipes, relax with friends and family, spend time in nature and sew her own clothing. Her guilty pleasure is watching TLC shows. Dr. Cathy hopes to one day return to dental school as an instructor for dentists-to-be.
