Jana
Jana is not only a native Texan, but also a native of San Antonio. She graduated from nearby Boerne High School and began her professional career in Kendall County, serving as an EMT for 3 years. She then went on to become the Human Resource Coordinator for a San Antonio based Home IV Therapy company. With her exceptional people skills, a friend recommended that she pursue an administrative position in a dental office. With that recommendation, Jana launched her career in dentistry in 1995 and has not looked back. Jana joined the team at Culebra North Dental Care in July 2007 and now serves as the team Insurance Coordinator.
Jana is married to her husband, Bryan, and has two children and two stepchildren. She is also the proud grandmother of four. In her spare time when she is not "loving" on her grandkids, she enjoys gardening and travel. Jana loves helping patients realize the significance of creating not only a beautiful smile, but also a healthy smile!
Cheryl
Cheryl is originally from Dallas, Texas. She did her undergraduate studies at The University of Texas at Austin. From there, she attended The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio where she was in the first class of the Dental Hygiene school, graduating in 1978. While attending school, she met her future husband, Jon, who was in the dental school program. After working in Dallas for a general dentist, she returned to San Antonio, marrying Jon in 1979. Since that time, Cheryl and Jon have worked together as a team in their dental practice.
Cheryl loves meeting and getting to know the patients of Culebra North Dental Care. The thrill of seeing a person's life changed due to the care and treatment given by the doctors and staff is one that never gets old.
When not in the office, Cheryl loves piano, reading, photography and travel. She is the proud mother of three children and grandmother of one! The best part of life for Cheryl is working with her best friend and husband every day!
Theresa
Theresa joined the Culebra North Dental Care team in September of 1989 as a chair side dental assistant. Over the years at CNDC she has held several positions including clinical coordinator, hygiene coordinator, and currently, administrative assistant. She grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Kenneth. She lived in Japan for four years where she attended the University of Maryland Far East division before she moved to Texas. She is the proud mother of two sons and a very proud grandmother of five grandchildren. In her spare time she enjoys singing, sewing, working in her church and going on dates with her husband.
Debra
Debra joined Culebra North Dental Care in January 1994 as the periodontal assistant when they implemented a progressive, non-surgical soft tissue management program in their hygiene department. She currently serves as an administrative assistant and hygiene coordinator. She is college-educated, holds a diploma in fitness and nutrition, is certified in dental radiology, and has had extensive OJT and continuing educational training in many aspects of the dental field, as well as in fitness and nutrition. She is married and the proud mother of five grown children. She loves music, singing, and is an avid reader. She and her husband, Fred, enjoy healthy, active lifestyles that include running and hiking for fun and fitness, and they are avid sports fans – especially of the San Antonio Spurs!
Kim
Kim graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio with a certificate in Dental Assisting in 1979, then worked as a dental assistant in private practice and at the UTHSC Dental School until she started her family in 1982.
In 1992, Kimberly returned to UTHSC at San Antonio to become a dental hygienist. She graduated with honors in 1996 and ever since then has been employed by Culebra North Dental Care.
Kim's main goal as a hygienist is to provide consistent quality care for all of her patients. She appreciates having the opportunity to meet new people who in turn have become long term patients and friends.
Some of Kimberly's hobbies include gardening, remodeling her home, traveling to new places, and entertaining and visiting with family and friends as often as possible.
Tricia
Tricia is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, and has been a hygienist for 19 years. She joined the team at Culebra North Dental Care in April 1998. She has been married for 16 years and has one daughter. When she is not busy transporting her daughter to activities she enjoys relaxing with a good book.
Lydia
Lydia has been a dental assistant with Culebra North Dental Care for 6 years, but has been in the assisting profession for over 16 years. Lydia is originally from the Rio Grande Valley where she started her career as a dental assistant in a general dentistry practice. She loves all areas of dentistry and especially enjoys working with her talented doctors and teammates.
Lydia has been happily married for 25 years and has two children. She is also a proud grandmother of two children. Hobbies she enjoys are fishing and spending time with her family.
Jennifer
Jennifer joined the team at Culebra North Dental Care in July of 2009 after receiving her Bachelor Degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She worked in the dental field as a dental assistant for three years prior to attending dental hygiene school.
She says, "One of the best things about being a dental hygienist is working with patients to help educate them about oral health as it relates to a person's overall health." Jennifer is originally from Dayton, Texas. She has resided in San Antonio for seven years and enjoys spending her free time with her husband, George, and two sons.
Eydie
Eydie graduated from Galend College in Modesto, California in 1999 as a Dental Assistant. She worked in a general practice where she gained experience in the areas of oral surgery and pedodontics, as well as administrative management. Edyie moved to San Antonio in July 2007 and has been employed by Culebra North Dental Care since November 2007.
When Edyie is not assisting, she enjoys riding her Harley Davidson motorcycle on trips, spending time at the beach, exercising and sharing time with her family and friends.