Dental Providers

Miriam Bols, DMD, MPH

General Dentist

Miriam Bols, DMD, MPH is a General Dentist at Esperanza Health Center. Dr. Bols earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Pittsburgh including her Bachelors of Science in Neuroscience, Doctor of Dental Medicine and Masters of Public Health degrees. Prior to joining Esperanza, Dr. Bols completed her General Practice Dentistry Residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network. She was drawn to Esperanza by the mission ‘compelled by the love of Christ’ and the ability to serve others using the education she has received. She is passionate about preventative dentistry through patient empowerment and education. Dr. Bols loves spending time with her husband, family, friends, and being involved in her church. She enjoys painting, reading, running and most of all baking. Her favorite Bible verse at the moment is Ephesians 3:17-19.

BA: University of Pittsburgh
DDS: University of Pittsburgh
Licensures/Certifications:
• Pennsylvania License: General Dentist
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, Arabic
Site where Dr. Bols sees patients: Kensington (Dental Clinic)

Amy Liao, DDS

Dentist

Amy Liao, DDS has practiced General Dentistry at Esperanza Health Center since 2009. Dr. Liao is a Canadian-born Taiwanese-American from the Detroit area. She likes when her patients and co-workers floss and brush their teeth everyday, and teach her Spanish. She enjoys working with the entire health care team at Esperanza in promoting improved health and quality of life of individuals and families.

BA: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
DDS: University of Michigan, School of Dentistry
Licensures/Certifications:
• Pennsylvania License: Dentist
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, French, Taiwanese
Site where Dr. Liao sees patients: Kensington (Dental Clinic)

Jon Woodruff, DDS

Dentist

Jon Woodruff is originally from Wichita, KS, but spent much time in Pittsburgh, PA with his maternal family. He earned his BS from Wheaton College and DDS from the University of Missouri-Kansas School of Dentistry, practicing for 30 years in Kansas. Jon has a heart for serving people through his dental skills and enjoys growing tomatoes and other vegetables. Jon is looking forward to learning about Philadelphia and its communities.
BS: Wheaton College
DDS: University of Missouri-Kansas
Licensures/Certifications:
• Pennsylvania License: General Dentist
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Site where Dr. Woodruff sees patients: Kensington (Dental Clinic)