On this episode of The Aligned Hygienist podcast, Caitlin chats with Kevin Lopez. Kevin is a newly graduated RDH who's passionate about uplifting patient care and the dental industry. We talk about navigating the dental world as a new grad, best tips and practices for providing the standard of care & finding employment, and we finish by talking about Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT). Whether you're a new or seasoned dental practitioner, this one is a good one! 

Kevin Ohashi Lopez is a clinical dental hygienist and educator from the San Francisco Bay Area. He graduated from West Coast University’s dental hygiene program in 2019 and returned for his master’s degree in health administration. Currently practicing in the Napa Valley, Lopez has worked in different dental practice settings with experience in front office coordinating, dental assisting, and management. Outside of clinical practice, he serves as a frequent guest speaker and ambassador for West Coast University, mentors new graduates transitioning into the workforce, teaches National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) reviews with Katrina Sanders at Sanders Board Preparatory, and Trainer with the Swiss Dental Academy for Guided Biofilm Therapy.

Connect with Kevin on Instagram: @kevstalksteeth

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Be well,
Caitlin