He earned his undergraduate degree in Biology from Hamline University in St. Paul and his dental degree (DDS) from the University of Minnesota – School of Dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Minnesota Dental Association, St. Paul District Dental Society and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. In addition, Dr. Cahow regularly works with several sleep centers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area to coordinate care for patients, including fitting patients with dental appliances to help relieve their sleep apnea symptoms.