About Cathy T. Nguyen, DDS
Dr. Cathy NgCathy_Nguyen_2uyen was born and raised in the western suburbs of Chicago. After graduating high school locally, Dr. Cathy continued her education at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where she was a pre-dental scholar and majored in biomedical sciences. She graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree from the College of Health Sciences and ultimately graduated with honors, cum laude, as a Doctor of Dental Surgery from Marquette University’s School of Dentistry. Upon graduation, Dr. Cathy received an award from the Quintessence Publishing Company for outstanding clinical achievement in restorative dentistry. She also received an award from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry for outstanding achievement academically and clinically in implant dentistry. Dr. Cathy joined the Celebrating Smiles team in 2011. She is currently a member of the American Dental Association, the Illinois State Dental Society, and the Fox River Valley Dental Society. She is an active member of the Elgin Dental Society of which she was the president during the 2013-2014, the 2014-2015 and the 2015-2016 seasons. Additionally, she stays at the forefront of dentistry with regular continuing education courses. She has volunteered for Dentist With A Heart, Head Start, Give Kids A Smile and the Wisconsin Mission Of Mercy. Dr. Cathy enjoys and is proficient in all facets of general dentistry. Along with her clinical skills, Dr. Cathy is an effective communicator and can speak Vietnamese. She can calm an anxious child or ease a fearful patient because above all, she cherishes the relationships formed with each patient while working with them to achieve healthy and beautiful smiles. During her free time, Dr. Cathy enjoys baking and gardening. She is also interested in fitness and loves NFL football. She enjoys watching all of the NFL teams, but of course the Chicago Bears are her favorite. Most of all, Dr. Cathy enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She lives with her husband, Peter, and cat, Apollo Creed, in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
