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. 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.
With over a decade of experience in dentistry, Angela has accepted the role of our Office Manager. In addition to her extensive assisting skills, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her new job. She’s especially known for her ability to put patients at ease, often using a warm smile or a touch of humor to make the dental chair feel a little less intimidating. What Angela enjoys most about working at this office is the strong sense of teamwork and support. She values being part of a group that genuinely cares for one another and always puts patients first. For her, the greatest reward is seeing a patient leave smiling—especially if they walked in feeling nervous. Outside of the office, Angela loves spending time with her family, exploring new parks, baking, or enjoying a good story together. She also stays active through fitness and finds joy in creative outlets like writing and poetry.
Noelia De Leon is a Registered Dental Assistant with five years of experience providing compassionate, attentive care to patients. She holds an active RDA license and is CPR certified, and she enjoys supporting both patients and the dental team to help each visit run smoothly and comfortably. Noelia’s approach to patient care is gentle, calm, and reassuring. She loves connecting with patients, answering questions, and helping ease anxiety by explaining procedures in a clear and supportive way. Seeing patients leave feeling more confident and at ease is what she finds most rewarding about her role. Outside of the office, Noelia enjoys staying active at the gym, playing pickleball, spending time with friends and family, shopping, and exploring new food spots around town. She values the welcoming, modern environment at Niveau Dental Studio and feels grateful to work alongside a doctor who genuinely cares for his patients. Noelia looks forward to helping every patient feel comfortable, supported, and well cared for.
