Dr. Katrina Lavalliere  is a Charlotte native with a passion for serving patients in her hometown community. After attending Charlotte Catholic High School (go Cougars!), Dr. Lavalliere graduated from Davidson College with Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude distinctions.

Dr. Lavalliere earned her D.D.S. from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry. In dental school, Dr. Lavalliere served as the President of the Student Professionalism and Ethics Association and won the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship, allowing her to create a project to improve oral health for the underserved Special Needs population.

Valuing the importance of life-long learning, Dr. Lavalliere stays up to date on advances in dentistry.  She loves practicing dentistry as it allows her to combine her passion for science, art, and relationships. Dr. Lavalliere enjoys partnering with her patients to create healthy, beautiful smiles.

As a former ballerina, Dr. Lavalliere enjoys dancing and staying active. She enjoys reading, the performing arts, and spending time outdoors with her family. And, she enjoys volunteering for the Missions of Mercy Clinic which serves the underprivileged residents in Charlotte, NC.