Dr Cathy Deschênes

Born in Chapais, Québec, Dr. Cathy was primarily raised in La Baie, Québec, and went to the University of Laval in Québec City. After completing one year in nursing, she switched to dental school. Following graduation in 1999, she practiced in Québec City until moving to the Ottawa area in 2004. Oddly enough, she did not meet her husband in dental school since she graduated before Michael even started; they were next-door neighbours, and the fact that they were both dentists was a happy coincidence. Dr. Cathy remains forever active as a humanitarian, having worked in underserved communities in Nicaragua and Kenya, as well as an active member of the Stittsville community by helping host events such as Merge Robotics, the Stocking Project (Kanata, Stittsville and Carp), the Corona Share (Kanata, Stittsville and Carp), as well as donating office space for official PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) distribution during the COVID-19 pandemic. Let’s not forget Deschênes-Poitras Red Barn Dental’s annual appearance at our very own Stittsville Christmas Parade. With a focus on restorative general dentistry and gingival grafting, Dr. Cathy provides a mother’s touch to all children under her care.