Providers

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. 

Dr. Torres is an active member of the Academy of Orthodontics and a certified Six Month Smiles provider. She is a lifelong learner, dedicated to staying on top of advancements in dental health in an effort to provide the quality care that her patients deserve. 

Outside of the office, she has three beautiful children that she loves to spend time with.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Torres, call Reality Bites Dental or request an appointment online today. She looks forward to meeting you and your family.

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.

Dr. Malagayo is committed to continuous improvement and the highest quality of care. It is her mission to guide all patients toward better oral and overall health and be their partner and ally in accomplishing treatment goals. She believes that trust, quality communication, and patient involvement are critical to treatment success. She also acknowledges that many patients have fears or anxieties about having dental work completed and makes it her top priority to ensure patient comfort and deliver gentle care in a relaxed and soothing atmosphere. 

Dr. Malagayo believes that the patient, doctor, and support staff all share the same purpose and passion - healthy mouths and beautiful smiles!

When Dr. Malagayo isn't working, you can find her spending time with friends, family, and dogs, working on art projects, hiking, and dancing!

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.