Dr. Vanderwaal graduated from the University of Illinois-Chicago Dental School in 2012 and began his career as an associate general dentist in his hometown of Bloomington, IL. After a year and a half, he sought further learning opportunities and obtained a General Practice Residency at the University of Michigan Hospital. This residency helped him gain confidence in working with medically compromised patients, head and neck cancer, oral and IV sedation, special needs, and emergency medicine. The challenging yet rewarding program solidified his passion for comprehensive care. He later worked in a corporate dental office in Chicago, primarily serving patients with public aid insurance, where he honed his ability to provide gold-standard dental care to those who needed it most. In 2019, Dr. Vanderwaal and his growing family moved to Houston to be closer to his wife’s family. He built his dental connections from the ground up, working at multiple offices during the COVID-19 pandemic before landing a stable position at Mint Dentistry. While working there, he reflected on his career and realized his desire to open his own practice. He is now excited to offer personalized, high-quality dental care to the people of Katy, Texas, combining his broad experience in private practice, public health, and high-needs dentistry. Dr. Vanderwaal’s journey has shaped him into a well-rounded dentist who values lifelong learning, patient-centered care, and embracing new challenges. He is deeply committed to providing individualized care to patients of all ages and dental needs.
