Providers

General and Family Dentistry located in San Antonio, TX

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Kathleen Torres, DDS

Dentist

Kathleen Torres, DDS, is a skilled and compassionate family dentist practicing at Reality Bites Dental in San Antonio, Texas. She provides general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and orthodontic services to patients of just about every age.

Dr. Torres is originally from Alice, Texas. She received her degree in microbiology from the University of Texas in Austin and then completed her dental training at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

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Marii Malagayo, DDS

Dentist

Marii Malagayo, DDS, is one of the exceptional dentists practicing at Reality Bites Dental in San Antonio, Texas.

Dr. Malagayo was born in the Philippines and grew up in Lubbock, Texas. She graduated Magna cum Laude from Texas State University, receiving her Bachelor of Science in biology. She then received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center - San Antonio with a distinction in dental education and teaching honors. Following her doctoral degree, Dr. Malagayo completed the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency program at UT Health - School of Dentistry. During her residency, she received training in many advanced dental procedures, sedation, and complex treatment planning.

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Kateryna Nechay, DDS

Dentist

Dr. Kateryna Nechay was born in Kyiv, Ukraine but moved to Minnesota at the age of 10. She graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts with a Bachelor of Arts in Physiology and went on to the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. She and her husband relocated to San Antonio for his medical residency in 2020.

Dr. Nechay is a skilled and compassionate provider who is comfortable working with patients of all ages. Her patients’ comfort and well-being are top priorities, and she believes they must receive quality care. As an anxious dental patient herself, Dr. Nechay maintains oral sedation privileges to provide the highest level of stress-free care.

As an AGD (Academy of General Dentistry) member, Dr. Nechay is dedicated to continuing education in new technologies and skills, as well as staying up to date with the most recent clinical treatment guidelines, materials, and methods.

In her free time, Dr. Nechay enjoys spending time outdoors, gardening, and traveling, especially to visit her family in Ukraine and friends abroad.

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Patricia - Office Manager

Patricia is a 2003 Graduate of San Antonio College of Dental Assisting. After receiving her Registered Dental Assistant Certification, Patricia became motivated to immerse herself in the administration division of the dental world. She began working the front desk before advancing to office manager. She actively continues to develop her dental education through Continuing Education (CE) courses. As the office manager of Reality Bites Dental, Patricia is able to address most of your concerns and questions. Patricia has a passion for excellent customer service, and you always recognize her beautiful smile when you walk in. Patricia is happily married with one son, who loves to take any opportunity to show you his dance moves. When she’s not in the office, she spends her time with her family going to church, musical concerts and traveling the U.S.

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Amy- RDA

Amy is passionate and driven and well on her way to become a registered nurse. At a young age, she has kick-started her career by checking off all the boxes and gaining experience in the healthcare field. Amy was born and raised in Naples, Florida and relocated to Texas in 2018. You can find Amy full of energy with a contagious smile in the front desk or back office ready to serve. As someone who has dealt with continuous adversity, Amy is ready for any challenge that comes her way.

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Trish - Lead BS, RDH

Trish has been with Reality Bites Dental since it was born as an idea. She is a part of the original team that founded our practice. With 7 years of dental assisting experience, she originally was our head dental assistant. Ever the achiever, she later returned to school to pursue her bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. While in school, she was actively involved in community service and research. There, she graduated as Magna Cum Laude in 2016. Trish has since returned to our office as our full-time dental hygienist. You will recognize her by her calm chair side manner and kind demeanor. Trish will work with you and your family to customize your experience to ensure we maintain an effective oral hygiene regimen and a healthy, beautiful smile. Trish enjoys writing music, playing the guitar, and taking long walks with her two wonderful dogs.

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Stephanie- RDH

Stephanie graduated from The University of Texas at Brownsville in 2003 and has been providing quality care for people ever since! With over 15 years of experience, she understands how important it is to meet patient standards. She began her career in the Rio Grande Valley and recently moved to San Antonio. Stephanie joined our team in April 2021 and is thrilled to continue caring for smiles in the Alamo City. When Stephanie is out of the office, she is either outdoors enjoying the Texas skies with her son or shopping the day away.

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Brenda - Lead RDA

Brenda has over 17 years experience as a registered dental assistant and it shows. She has an unparalleled work ethic and is committed to go the extra mile to ensure the highest standard of excellence and patient care. As head dental assistant, Brenda is your resource to answering any questions you may have regarding treatment or care. You can recognize Brenda by her sunny personality and contagious laugh that brightens the whole office. She loves working with patients and helps patients leave our office with a smile on their face.

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Sully- RDA

Sully has dedicated herself as a career professional in the patient care space, and recently made a move into dental assisting. As a recent graduate from the Dental Assistant School in San Antonio, Sully prides herself on her work ethic and passion for delivering the best possible experience for her patients. Her years of experience and ability to empathize, make her a great addition to the Reality Bites Dental team. As a mother of three girls, including twins, Sully is an expert at managing complex situations and is not satisfied unless you leave with the smile you deserve.

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Jennifer - Business Assistant

Jennifer is a full-time student at The University of Texas at San Antonio, as well as our dental business assistant. She recently relocated from the Rio Grande Valley to San Antonio in search of new opportunities and personal development. In doing so, Jennifer found herself at Reality Bites Dental where she can share and learn from her amazing colleagues. With excitement, Jennifer has been adjusting to her new surroundings and establishing connections that will allow her to follow her dream of being a general dentist in the future.

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Ashlyn- RDA

Ashlyn graduated from the University of North Texas in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in communication studies, and found that helping individuals with their oral health is her true passion. Her school and work experience has provided her with the skills and experience to provide patients with great customer service and patient care at our office.

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Amanda - Insurance Specialist

Amanda brings 8 years of experience in the healthcare industry to ensure seamless coverage and exceptional care. As a mother of 2 kids, Amanda shows compassion for our patients and is always ready for any obstacles that come her way. Amanda is from Corpus Christi, Texas and came to San Antonio in 2019, and she loves spending time with her family and outdoor adventures. Her daily responsibilities include verifying insurance, explaining benefits to patients, and assisting in claims processing.