All of our technicians are highly trained and Fear Free Certified, ensuring every pet is handled with expertise, compassion, and a deep understanding of stress-free care.
For more than 25 years, Pet Dental Services has worked alongside veterinary professionals to advance responsible, preventive dental care for pets. Our approach is grounded in collaboration with veterinary teams and informed by decades of clinical experience, ongoing education, and scientific research.
Pet Dental Services is the leading non-anesthetic dental provider in the United States and the only company in its category to have completed two successful clinical studies in collaboration with board-certified veterinary dentists. This evidence-based foundation informs our standards for patient selection, technique, documentation, and referral—ensuring that safety, clinical judgment, and professional accountability remain central to every service we provide.
Pet Dental Services is led by a multidisciplinary team that combines operational leadership, clinical expertise, and regional oversight to ensure consistent standards of care and responsible delivery of preventive dental services within veterinary hospitals nationwide.
Dr. Bazavilvazo is a human dental surgeon and periodontist who oversees the development and ongoing refinement of all clinical protocols at Pet Dental Services. Born in Florida, she brings advanced expertise in periodontal disease, prevention, and oral-systemic health to the organization, with a strong emphasis on patient selection, safety, documentation, and appropriate referral. Veterinary partners retain full diagnostic and treatment authority.
Josh founded Pet Dental Services more than 25 years ago in California with a focus on supporting veterinarians through responsible, preventive dental care delivered within clear clinical boundaries. A California native, he provides operational leadership and oversees veterinary partnerships nationwide, ensuring the organization remains aligned with professional standards and long-standing veterinary relationships.
Melissa joined Pet Dental Services in 2009, bringing with her a rich background in veterinary medicine and animal husbandry. Over the years, she has worked in many areas of animal care—from veterinary technician and groomer to wildlife caretaker—gaining hands-on experience with a wide variety of species.
She lives in Hollywood, Florida, with her partner and their small “zoo” of reptiles, insects, and a Doberman named Zombie. Helping Zombie work through behavioral challenges sparked Melissa’s passion for canine behavioral psychology and deepened her interest in understanding how dogs think, learn, and communicate.
Sara has been part of Pet Dental Services since 2010 and has worked in the veterinary field since 1994. With decades of hands-on experience, she brings deep knowledge, reliability, and a strong commitment to supporting veterinary teams and the clients they serve.
Born and raised in Southern California, Sara enjoys camping, off-roading, and spending time at the beach with her husband, son, and their two Chihuahuas.
Together, this leadership structure supports responsible growth, clear collaboration with veterinary partners, and consistent delivery of preventive dental services across regions.
Fear Free is a nationally recognized program that educates veterinary and pet professionals on how to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in animals. Developed by leading veterinary experts, it focuses on creating safer, more compassionate experiences for pets through gentle handling, behavior awareness, and positive reinforcement.
All of our hygienists are Fear Free certified, meaning your pet’s comfort, emotional wellbeing, and trust are always a top priority.
Pet Dental Services was founded more than 25 years ago with a simple but important belief: that dental disease should be addressed earlier, thoughtfully, and in partnership with veterinarians. Our founder, Josh Bazavilvazo, recognized an underserved need in animal healthcare for preventive dental care that could be delivered responsibly within veterinary hospitals.
As the organization grew, that founding philosophy deepened. Josh partnered with Mayra Bazavilvazo, a dental surgeon with extensive experience in periodontal disease, prevention, and oral-systemic health, and a lifelong love of animals. Together, they strengthened the clinical foundation of Pet Dental Services by combining veterinary collaboration with advanced dental knowledge—always guided by patient safety, appropriate care, and long-term outcomes.
Today, Pet Dental Services is owned and led by Josh and Mayra as a husband-and-wife leadership team, working bi-coastally between California and Florida while raising their three children. Their shared commitment to prevention, education, and responsible care continues to guide the long-term vision of the organization.
Throughout more than two decades of growth, one principle has remained constant: anesthesia-free dental care must be responsible, evidence-informed, and delivered in partnership with veterinarians. Our story is not one of shortcuts or disruption, but of integration—bringing together clinical oversight, operational experience, and compassion to advance oral health for pets, while maintaining professional accountability at every level.
