Dr. Sarah Catherine Shoaf, D.D.S., M.ED., M.S.,
OrthodonticsNPI: 1285645994
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About This Provider
Dr. Sarah Shoaf is a board-certified orthodontist with over 20 years of experience serving Winston-Salem patients. She specializes in a wide range of treatments, from traditional braces to clear aligners like Invisalign, and has special expertise in helping patients with cleft palate, sleep disorders, and special healthcare needs. Dr. Shoaf believes that clear aligner therapy represents the future of orthodontics and offers it at fair prices without unnecessary markups. She's deeply involved in teaching the next generation of dental and medical professionals and works with forensic teams to help law enforcement. Accepting new patients and Medicaid insurance, Dr. Shoaf combines cutting-edge digital technology with a patient-centered approach to create beautiful, healthy smiles.
Specialties
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
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Education & Training
- Wake Forest UniversityUndergraduate School
- Eastman Dental Center, Rochester, New York (MS, MEd)
- University Of Rochester, Eastman Dental Center1992
- University of North Carolina (DDS)
- University Of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, School Of Dentistry1987
- University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & DentistryMedical School, 1992
- Physician Assistant program (6 years prior to dental school)
- University Of North Carolina / School Of DentistryMedical School, 1987
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) Diplomate (2003, maintained)
Credential: D.D.S., M.ED., M.S.,
NPI registered: 08/10/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Paperless digital charts
- Digital radiographs
- iTero Element oral scanner
- iTero Element 2 scanner
- 3D printer by EnvisionTEC
- 3D printer by 365 Printing
- Cloud-based model storage
- Vacuum-formed retainers from 3D-printed models
- Texting reminder systems
Professional Memberships
- American Board of Orthodontics
Awards & Recognition
- West End Historical House Tour feature (2016)
Beyond the Office
Faculty at medical school with dental department (17 years), teaching medical students, PA students, and medical/dental residents
Works with cleft-craniofacial teams
Collaborates with local medical examiners and law-enforcement agencies on forensic cases
Only orthodontist in her county treating Medicaid patients
Serves rural areas of North Carolina with limited access to specialized orthodontic care
Award-winning, competition-level cook
Scuba-diving proficiency
Skilled golfer
Involved in dental forensics work, identifying victims in criminal cases and accidents
Was in the original East Coast training session of Invisalign in 1999
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