We are a dental TEAM that will use all our capabilities to educate and to give the highest quality dental care possible to our patients in a friendly, relaxing, and caring atmosphere. We do this while holding to our integrity in order to help our patients achieve their optimal oral health expectations.

The dentists office shouldnt have to be a place that you dread visiting every six months. We go above and beyond to create a welcoming environment where patients of all ages feel genuinely at ease almost like theyre visiting old friends! We want to do whatever we can to maximize your comfort and leave you feeling inspired to smile brighter as soon as you step out the front door.

We are proud to have been part of the Fort Smith community for many years now and are always looking for new ways to better support this amazing neighborhood! Dr. Lpez, also regularly embarks on international mission trips in order to provide much-needed dental services to underserved populations all over the world.

Dr. Lopez is not like most dentists. For him, helping patients achieve optimal health and wellness is a personal mission. He grew up in Mexico and worked to earn his doctorate from the University of Guadalajara. He is also an active member of the American Dental Association, Arkansas State Dental Association, and River Valley Dental Association. For over 25 years, he has been treating and educating his patients about their dental health. The best part of dentistry for him is being able to help people get access to the dental care they need to stay healthy and help them find a more confident smile. He treats all of his patients with compassion and kindness, always listening and promptly addressing their concerns.

Dr. Lopez has been happily married for 30 years. He and his wife are the proud adoptive parents of three beautiful children from the Philippines, Ethiopia, and China. In 2005, Dr. Lopez and his wife decided to make their home in Fort Smith, AR. Dr. Lopez obtained his Arkansas dental license and brought his knowledge and dental skills to serve the Fort Smith community. After practicing with a local dental corporation for a few years, Dr. Lopez decided to finally fulfill his personal vision for a patient-centered dental office, and New Smile Dental was born. Dr. Lopez believes everyone should be able to make it with a smile!

Dr. Lopez is not only a highly qualified dentist he is also a committed humanitarian! He believes that everyone, no matter where they live, should have access to quality dental care. Thats why 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 the care 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. This tireless enthusiasm for serving others is what truly sets Dr. Lopez and his dedicated team apart.

Were a dental office with top-notch employees who are willing and able to wear a number of hats, and Patricia is no different. She is an outstanding member of our team, serving as our Chief Financial Officer and financial coordinator! She has been married for over 30 years and has been working in the dental field for nearly as long. Originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, she completed dental school in Mexico. She also holds an RDH from the state of Florida and is a registered dental assistant in Arkansas. Her favorite part of her position at New Smile Dental is working in a place that is so much more than a dental office. She sees the work of New Smile Dental as an opportunity to change peoples lives, starting with their smiles!

Tanya has been a member of our team since the dental office first opened in January of 2008! Her career in the dental field spans over two decades, and she handles many vital tasks like verifying and filing insurance claims, maintaining OSHA/HIPAA records, facilitating meetings, and assisting other team members as needed. She really enjoys being able to cross language barriers with her bilingual talents and helping each patient feel comfortable with the steps involved in changing their smiles.

Outside of work, Tanya has a Bachelors degree in Business Management from WGU and is currently working towards her Masters degree in Information Technology Management. She also enjoys spending time with her spouse and six children, being outdoors, and listening to good music.

Guadalupe joined our team in November of 2018, soon after graduating from UAFS with her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. She educates her patients about the importance of oral healthcare and motivates them to practice good habits while also providing revitalizing cleanings. She loves the teamwork at New Smile Dental everyone is always willing to help out and genuinely cares about the patients! Plus, her bilingual talents make her a great fit for the position.

Originally from Fort Smith, her personal hobbies outside of work including spending quality time with family and friends and completing continuing education courses in order to further educate herself about dentistry.

Originally from Huntington Park, CA, Leslie attended the University of Arkansas before entering the field of dentistry about a decade ago. Today, she has expanded her expertise by earning certifications in coronal polishing, nitrous oxide, and radiography. For her, the best thing about her job is interacting with our patients, educating them on the importance of good oral health, and providing them with a smile they are proud of.

Having the drive to work hard and seeing patients smiles are two of the many reasons Crisely enjoys coming into work each day! She attended Vista College and joined our team in 2021. Now, she spends her days organizing, cleaning, taking vital signs, recording dental history, and going the extra mile to provide each person in her treatment chair with the phenomenal experience they deserve.

Kangatooth, our beloved mascot, comes to us from Katoomba, Australia, where he was orphaned as a small roo and raised by a missionary dentist. He traveled to Texas as a grown kangaroo and studied dentistry in San Antonio. In 2008, Kangatooth met Dr. Lpez at a dental conference and they connected immediately.