Meet Our Team
Trusted Dentist in Waupaca
Meet Dr. Lap Nguyen
Dentist – Dr. Nguyen (pronounced “Win”) is originally from the Eastern Shore of Maryland. He attended Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine where he completed his dental education. He is very passionate about providing high quality care to patients and, at the same time, making them feel comfortable and excited to walk into a dental office. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry and is proficient in oral surgery, implants, endodontics, cosmetic crowns, and veneers.
Dr. Nguyen enjoys being a “Girl Dad” in his free time and hanging out in the northern woods on the lake. He considers himself a foodie and loves trying out new food trends and finding out the must-tries when traveling. He also has a Siberian Husky who keeps him busy and active.
Brandi – Dental Hygienist – Brandi was born and raised in Waupaca. After graduating high school, she earned her Dental Assisting degree from Fox Valley Technical College and later graduated with honors in Dental Hygiene from Northwest Technical College. What made her want to enter the dental field is the fact that she loves to see and help bring about beautiful smiles. Brandi understands the importance of six-month preventative care: she likes to catch things when they’re small so they don’t turn into a bigger problem. She always works to make patients feel comfortable and well-informed when in they’re in her chair.
When she’s not helping patients in our office, Brandi loves to spend time with friends and family, especially her four stepchildren — two boys and two girls — and her dog, Dolly. One of her favorite activities is enjoying the outdoors. She is a veteran who proudly served in the National Guard for three years.
Lisa – Dental Assistant – Lisa is originally from Brookfield, Wisconsin. After graduating from Waukesha South High School, she went on to study at Mount Mary College in Milwaukee. She wanted to enter the dental field because she always had great experiences at the dental office when she was a child. She joined our Crystal River Dental team in the summer of 2021 and had an immediate positive impact. A trusted dentist in waupaca, Lisa is always focused on making all patients as comfortable as possible in her care, and she’s always ready to lend a helping hand to her teammates throughout the office. Her favorite thing about being part of our staff is that we have an outstanding team with members who are always willing to support each other in the best interest of our patients.
When she’s not at work, Lisa loves to spend time with her family, including her husband of almost 30 years, their twin adult sons, and their two dogs, Reggie and Kodi. Some of her favorite pastimes are cooking, gardening, and taking care of all the dogs she can.
Stacy – Dental Assistant – Stacy was born and raised in Illinois and moved to Iola, Wisconsin, in 1999. What first drew her to the dental field was the fact that she wore braces as a teenager and was intrigued by dental care after that. When it comes to her approach or work philosophy, she always keeps patients at the center in providing the best care possible. In addition to her patient focus and welcoming demeanor, Stacy brings to our Crystal River Dental team a great deal of experience, including 10 years in the orthodontic field and over 30 years in dental. What she enjoys most about working in our office is the fact that our whole team is very welcoming.
When she isn’t helping our patients and team, Stacy loves spending time with friends and family, especially her husband, Rick; her two daughters; her three stepsons; and her six grandkids. Some of her favorite activities include fishing, hunting, and camping.
Alisha – Administration – Alisha was born in Stevens Point, but she was raised her whole life right here in Waupaca. After graduating high school, she graduated college in 2015 with her Medical Office Assistant Certificate. She has always wanted to do something in the medical field but could never decide what she wanted to do. An opportunity came up four years ago to be trained on the job as a dental assistant. She was hesitant at first due to working in someone’s mouth, but realized it was all worth it once she helped patients get their beautiful smiles back. She joined our Crystal River team in the summer of 2022. When it comes to her approach to care, Alisha always looks to put the patient first by giving them the best education and information she can. Being a dental assistant previously helps her in educating patients and answering any questions they might have regarding the next appointment or procedure, and it helps them feel more comfortable in our office. One of the things she likes most about working at Crystal River Dental is the minute she walked in the door on her first day, she immediately felt welcome and a part of a family.
When she isn’t helping patients at our office, a trusted dentist in Waupaca, Alisha enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs—a black and tan coonhound and a border collie mix. Some of her favorite activities include kayaking with friends, riding on the motorcycle with her husband, camping, and spending time with family and friends. A fun fact about Alisha: in addition to her love for dogs, she also has a huge soft spot for llamas!