Dr. Lopez was born and raised in San Bernardino, California. After high school, she moved to Albuquerque with her family and attended the University of New Mexico. While at UNM, she began working at the front desk at High Country Dental, where she discovered her passion for dentistry. She later also worked as both a dental assistant and dental hygienist, giving her a unique perspective on the vital role every team member plays in delivering exceptional patient care.

Dr. Lopez went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Creighton University School of Dentistry in Nebraska, an institution recognized for its commitment to clinical excellence.

Following dental school, she lived in Colorado and Chicago, Illinois, where she:

1. Helped run five dental practices.

2. Mentored eight associate dentists along with all administrative and clinical team members.

3. Ran a Dental Advocacy Group that provided continuing education.

4. Managed complex cases through close collaboration with in-house specialists, including oral surgeons, implantologists, orthodontists, and endodontists.

Dr. Lopez is passionate about educating patients so they can confidently make informed, predictable, long-term treatment decisions that support healthy, beautiful, and functional smiles at every stage of life.

Today, she is thrilled to be back in New Mexico and honored to serve the community that first inspired her love for dentistry. She is excited to join a team that shares her commitment to comprehensive, ethical care and to fostering growth within the team. In addition to carrying on Dr. Goebel's legacy and working alongside the talented team at Southern Boulevard Dental with the exceptional leadership of Dr. Trujillo and Daisy, Dr. Lopez will also work as a Clinical Instructor at Touro College of Dental Medicine.

Outside the office, Dr. Lopez enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling to visit family and friends.