DR. RAFAEL LOPEZ DDS

MEET DR. RAFAEL LOPEZ, FOUNDER AND LEAD SURGEON

Dr. Rafael Lopez is the founder and lead dental surgeon here at Loval Dental. He has extensive experience with implant dentistry and has completed implantology coursework at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine.

Since opening our family-owned and operated practice in 2015, Dr. Lopez’s vision for Loval Dental has been a place where everyone can receive outstanding care at prices they can afford from experienced professionals who treat you like a person, not just a patient.

Dr. Lopez practices out of our dental offices in San Luis and Los Algodones, Mexico. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

EDUCATION
DOCTORATE DEGREE

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Mexico City, Mexico

ADVANCED TRAINING & CONTINUING EDUCATION
DIPLOMA IN DENTAL IMPLANTOLOGY

Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA

DIPLOMA IN IMPLANT PROSTHETICS

Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA

ADVANCED TRAINING IN SURGERY

Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA

DENTAL IMPLANTS COURSE

Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Boston, MA

FULL ARCH REHABILITATION SEMINAR WITH ALL-ON-4®

Solution United Smile Center
Louisville, KY

GUIDED SURGERY PLANNING WITH NOBELCLINICIAN®

Nobel Biocare
Mexico City, Mexico

Dr. Lopez’s vision for our practice in Los Algodones and San Luis is a place where anyone can receive top-quality dental care at prices they can afford. Dentistry in the U.S. is needlessly expensive. You can get the same high level of treatment from world-class dentists just minutes across the border at Loval Dental.

AFFILIATIONS
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF IMPLANT DENTISTRY
LA ASOCIACIÓN MEXICANA DE CIRUGÍA BUCAL Y MAXILOFACIAL
(MEXICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY)
ASOCIACIÓN DENTAL MEXICANA
(MEXICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION)
SPECIALTIES & SERVICES
  • Dental Surgery
  • Implant Dentistry
  • Full Mouth Reconstruction
  • Prosthodontics

FEATURED SERVICES

Dental Implants

Implants are prosthetic tooth roots that anchor in the jaw to provide firm support for dental restorations.

All-on-4 Dental Implants

All-on-4 is an implant denture placement method that makes maximum use of existing jaw tissue.




    5-STAR REVIEWS FOR DR. LOPEZ AND TEAM

    Mariana Juarez

    2023

    This is an awesome place, great work ethic, all the staff is so knowledgeable and friendly can’t say enough great things about this place.

     

    Cheryl Enders

    2021

    Dr. Rafael Lopez has done many implants on me over the years. He has many specialists on his staff. I feel very comfortable having work done here and wouldn’t think of going elsewhere! 

    OTHER PROFESSIONALS AT LOVAL DENTAL
    • Dr. Jesus Mayoral Dr. Jesus Mayoral Prosthodontist
    • Dr. Vanessa MendozaDr. Vanessa Mendoza Dental Surgeon and Implantologist
    • Dr. Fernanda Montaño Dr. Fernanda Montaño Dental Surgeon
    • Dr. Claudia Castro Dr. Claudia Castro Periodontics Specialist
    • Dr. Heidy Moreno Dr. Heidy Moreno Endodontic Specialist
    • Dr. Karem Arroyo Dr. Karem Arroyo Orthodontic Specialist
    • Dr. Alan VelazquezDr. Alan Velazquez Orthodontic Specialist
    • Dr. Nathalia Meillon Dr. Nathalia Meillon Dental Surgeon
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    LOVAL DENTAL

    LOVAL Dental is dedicated to providing safe, high-quality treatment to patients from the U.S, Canada, and Mexico at our office in Los Algodones. With us, you can take advantage of affordable rates and the latest techniques in the field. Our dentists are affiliated with:

    • American Academy of Implant Dentistry
    • American Dental Association
    • Asociación Dental Mexicana
    • Colegio Mexicano de Implantología Bucal y Maxilofacial

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    Locations

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