Dr. Blaess grew up in Houston since the age of eight, graduating from Sharpstown High School. Upon graduation, she attended the University of Texas in Austin, receiving her dental degree in 1997 from the University of Texas Health Science Center. After spending a year as an associate dentist she established her first practice De Zavala Dental, in November of 1999. After hiring Dr. Zebrowski in 2002 they partnered to open Northwoods Dental Spa, the first dental spa in San Antonio.

Continuing education plays an essential part in Dr. Blaess' office. With constant improvements in equipment, materials, and techniques, she believes it is vitally important to commit time to keep learning. Dr. Blaess and her staff attend many hours of continuing education courses every year, far beyond the necessary amount required to maintain licensure. They include lectures, hands-on courses, and practice management programs. Staff members also learn from each other and from their patients on a daily basis.

Dr. Blaess supports organized dentistry and the way organizations promote the health of our citizens. She is a member of the San Antonio District Dental Society, Texas Dental Society, American Dental Society, and Academy of General Dentistry.

On a personal note Dr. Blaess is a wife and mom of two great boys, Michael and Brian. She loves to travel, dance, and entertain with husband Michael, family, and friends. 

Dr. Svetlana Usherenko was born and raised in Novosibirsk, the capital city of Western Siberia, Russia. She received her first dental degree from Novosibirsk Medical Institute and practiced general dentistry for several years. She has relocated to the United States with her family and began her dental career anew.  She attended the University of Texas at Dallas and received her second Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree in 2010 from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.  She graduated dental school with high honors and numerous awards for her extraordinary academic and clinical performance; personal motivation, compassionate care and leadership. Dr. Usherenko is a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Honor Dental Society, San Antonio District Dental Society, Texas Dental Society, American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and American Association of Endodontists.

Dr. Usherenko believes that in order to practice State of the Art Dentistry one must be persistent about continuing education in order to combine skills with the latest technology and materials. In her view, dentistry is a great example of the interconnection between knowledge and ability.   She is proud to be part of the De Zavala Dental team of providers, who share the same commitment to their patients and dentistry.

On a personal note, she is happily married and has two little boys: 3-year-old Danila and 2-year-old David. They are her blessings and bandits at the same time. On her free time she enjoys hiking, camping and barbecuing with her family and friends. Dr. Usherenko loves traveling around the World.  She is fan of San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Stars.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Duties: Dental hygiene, patient education, bringing patients back to healthy periodontal condition, assuring patients have a positive experience.

Favorite thing about working for De Zavala Dental:   

 Is working with doctors that genuinely care about their patients’ needs and comfort level.  The staff is exceptionally unique in their own way they make everyone feel welcome.

Favorite thing about job:

Is opening the lines of communication with patients.  Motivating people to change their habits for better health.  Socializing and getting to know my patients is also very rewarding.

 
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Duties:

Providing a comfortable environment for the patient while assisting the dentist with all dental procedures, answering any questions the patient may have, patient education & reviewing patient accounts.

My favorite thing about De Zavala Dental;

 Is undoubtedly the family-like atmosphere in our office.  Our goal is to provide a service that makes our patients feel like they are apart of our “dental family”.

Favorite thing about my job:

 Helping patients by giving them tools & information necessary to improve their oral hygiene.

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Jamie was born & raised in West Texas, but has called San Antonio “HOME” for the past 6 years.  She received her CDA from the Maryland State Dental Association in 2003, & has 11 years experience in the dental field.  In her spare time she enjoys cooking, music, relaxing & spending time with her husband & daughter.

Duties:

Insurance verification and scheduling appointments.

Favorite Thing About Working for DeZavala Dental:

Working with a staff who treat both co-workers and patients like family and give the respect they deserve.

Favorite Thing About Your Job:

Having the sense of satisfaction at the end of the day ... everyone works as a team and comes in and leaves with a smile on their face, employees and patients alike.

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