Kristy

Front Desk

Kristy has been in the dental industry for two and a half years. She's learning all the aspects of the dental office, from sterilization, dental assisting to front office. She enjoys one on one interaction with the patients and being part of a dental team. In her free time she likes hanging out with family, working out, shopping, home improvements and traveling to the beach!

Stephanie

Hygienist

Stephanie graduated summa cum laude from Prairie State College in 2017 with an Associate in Applied Science. Her interest in science is what led her to discover her love for dental hygiene. Steph likes to focus on the how and why of hygiene to better help patients understand why good oral hygiene is such an integral part of their overall health. Patient education and comfort are her top priority, as she tries to make each experience as pleasant as possible, all while giving her patients useful information to help upkeep their oral hygiene at home. Stephanie was born and raised in Olympia Fields, but now resides in Schererville, IN. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors as well as with her loved ones. She especially loves spending time with her pomsky, Kira, who loves to relax in her lap while Steph unwinds with a fun game or a good book.

Maureen

Hygienist



Maureen earned her Register Dental Hygienist License at Prairie State College. She believes in creating relationships with her patients, treating each patient with care and respect, and always trying to make their dental visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible. She is passionate about providing the best possible care and educating her patients on good oral health so they have the knowledge to maintain a beautiful smile for life. She is originally from Glendale, California, and officially a Midwesterner since 2005. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities, movie nights, and game nights with her two kids and husband.

Hope

Assistant

Hi, my name is Esperanza which means “Hope”. I’ve been a dental assistant for over 25 years and I love what I do! I love the patient interactions and getting to know the patients and their families too. Patient comfort and satisfaction is always a priority. A little about myself, I’ve been married for over 25 years and we have 3 children. In my free time I love spending time with family, the outdoors and watching movies, to name a few. Looking forward to serving your dental needs!

Tania

Assistant

Hello my name is Tania Palafox. I am a dental assistant at Oasis Dental Spa. I started March 16, 2022 with Dr. Van and Dr. Woo, they're amazing doctors, appreciate everything they do for us . I like to interact with the patients, have communication and try to get to know about their life and what they do, try to make them feel comfortable about being in the dental chair. On my free days I like to relax and get my things done. I enjoy horseback riding. I just got married last year. I live around the area. Hoping to make your dental visit a pleasant one.