Meet Our Doctors

Melody Zamora, DMD

Dr. Melody Zamora is a dedicated dentist and the owner of Zam Dental. At the practice’s two locations in north and southeast San Antonio, Texas, Dr. Zamora provides comprehensive dental care, including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and emergency dentistry, using cutting-edge technology.

Dr. Zamora practices whole-body dentistry, which means she takes an integrative approach and is always happy to work with other medical providers, such as medical doctors, to ensure optimal patient care.

With her commitment to making her patients the number one priority, Dr. Zamora offers a wide range of services, including crowns and bridges, teeth whitening, sleep apnea treatment, dentures, and restorations for dental implants, along with many others.

Dr. Zamora treats her patients like family, and she draws accolades for her approach. Under Dr. Zamora’s leadership, Zam Dental has won several local “Best Dentist” awards and regularly gets the highest marks from their patients.

Dr. Zamora earned her undergraduate degree at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, where she graduated magna cum laude in biomedical science. She followed that by earning her dental degree at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Zamora also has advanced training in pediatric dentistry and oral pathology.

A dedicated lifelong learner, Dr. Zamora stays up to date with the newest dental and general health advancements so she can help her patients get healthy smiles for life.

Dr. Zamora and her husband, David Zamora, PhD, have been married for over 20 years. They have three beautiful children: Sophia, Mia and Zaman.

Aissa Longoria, DDS

Dr. Aissa Longoria is one of the highly-skilled and driven dentists working to help her patients achieve beautiful and healthy smiles at Zam Dental in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Longoria brings her compassionate and patient-centered approach to her work in general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and emergency dentistry.

Dr. Longoria earned her Bachelor of Arts in biology at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas. After her undergraduate studies, she attended the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where she completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery.

Dr. Longoria is a compassionate, professional and skilled dental practitioner with experience diagnosing and treating various dental conditions. She is a naturally outgoing person who enjoys working with patients each day. Dr. Longoria strives to treat all patients like family and prides herself on ensuring her they are educated and empowered. This approach allows her patients more control over their oral health.

Through her private practice experience, Dr. Longoria has gained the skills necessary to diagnose and create successful treatment plans for patients of all ages. Her goal is always to listen to her patients’ concerns and offer several treatment options that can promote their oral and whole-body health.

Dr. Longoria constantly pursues continuing education so she can provide high-quality and state-of-the-art dental care to patients. She is also an active member of several organizations within her field, including the American Dental Association® and the Texas Dental Association. Dr. Longoria is currently accepting new patients.

Lanissa Martinez, DDS

Dr. Lanissa W. Martinez is a devoted, hardworking dentist with a passion for delivering high-quality dental care.

Dr. Martinez was born in San Antonio and raised in Lytle, Texas and is happy to be serving patients in the southeast part of San Antonio. In 2005, she graduated with her Doctorate from the University of Texas Health Science Center Dental School in San Antonio. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Texas State University and a Master of Science Degree in Biology from UTSA.

Dr. Martinez has a comprehensive understanding of various dental procedures, including cosmetic cases, root canal treatments, extraction of wisdom teeth, and other advanced surgical procedures. She is committed to providing the highest standard of care and ensuring our patients’ oral health needs are met. With Dr. Martinez’ warm and friendly demeanor, she is dedicated to creating a positive and comfortable experience for all our patients. She believes in open communication and will take the time to listen to our patients’ concerns and answer any questions you may have.

We encourage you to schedule an appointment with Dr. Martinez at our Southcross clinic. She is now accepting new patients and looks forward to getting to know you and assisting you and your family’s oral healthcare needs.

Lori Fulk, DMD, MS, Board Certified Orthodontist

Dr. Lori Fulk is a Board Certified orthodontist with 24 years of experience. She considers herself blessed to have the opportunity to create thousands of beautiful smiles daily. Her passion for orthodontics is essentially spreading positivity. A beautiful smile boosts self-confidence and improves a patient’s ability to keep their teeth healthy. When someone is proud of their smile, they are more willing to share it.

Dr. Lori graduated Magnum Cum Laude from Southern Illinois University as biology student of the year in 1995 and subsequently completed her degree in Dental Medicine at SIU in June of 1999. She was proud to be inducted into the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society while in dental school. After crossing the Mississippi, she was awarded her Masters Degree in Orthodontics at St. Louis University in 2001. In 2006 she relocated to San Antonio after working at a private practice for six years in Peoria, Illinois. She has been practicing orthodontics in San Antonio for approximately 21 years now and takes pride in providing top of the line orthodontic care in a fun and friendly atmosphere. She looks forward to serving the great people of Texas for many years to come!

At Zam Dental, Dr. Lori treats both children and adults. Her practice includes traditional orthodontic treatment with metal and ceramic (white or clear) braces, appliance therapy and Invisalign treatment. She and Zam’s incredible staff look forward to creating beautiful smiles for their patients.