Fort Smith, AR Dentist
Meet Dr. Gilberto López
For Dr. Lopez, helping patients achieve optimal health and wellness is a personal mission. Throughout his 30+ year career as a dentist in Fort Smith, he has loved having the opportunity to be a positive influence on people’s lives by addressing/correcting their dental concerns and educating them on how to live healthier lives. And here, he deeply enjoys working with a passionate team that truly cares for each other. Before you step through our doors, you can learn a little more about Dr. Lopez below.
Why Did You Decide to Become a Dentist?
Dr. Lopez was always interested in the way the human body worked. In high school, when it came time to choose a career path, he found himself deciding between medicine as well as other interests like photography and even cooking!
But, seeing that a person’s smile is what determines the kind of first impression they make, he found himself drawn to dentistry. He believed that being in a profession where the final goal is to make someone healthier and more attractive, which will improve their lives in many tangible ways, would be a win-win for everyone.
Where Did You Study Dentistry?
Growing up in Mexico, Dr. Lopez earned both his undergraduate and dental degrees from the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. He came to Fort Smith in 2005, and after practicing with a local dental corporation for a few years, he decided to finally fulfill his vision and start a patient-centered dental office. So, New Smile Dental: Gilberto Lopez, DDS was born!
To keep his knowledge and skills up to date, Dr. Lopez is an active member of the American Dental Association, Arkansas State Dental Association, and the River Valley Dental Association.
Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?
Dr. Lopez has been happily married for 35 years, and he and his wife are the proud adoptive parents of three beautiful children from the Philippines, Ethiopia, and China. Being a family consisting of people from four different countries, he is very proud that his son is currently serving in the US Army. His two youngest girls are still in school. When he isn’t spending time with family, his hobbies include woodworking, photography, and hiking. He and his family are also very active in their church.
Dr. Lopez is not only a highly qualified dentist – he is also a committed humanitarian! He actively participates in international mission trips to underprivileged countries. He works with dentists across the nation to deliver preventive and restorative dental care to people in places that have no other way of getting what they need. He has devoted countless hours to this cause and has instilled in his family a sense of responsibility to do all you can to help those in need.