The Aligned Hygienist

Transitioning to the Dental Practice & Uplevel Standard of Care w/ Kevin Lopez, RDH

February 21, 2024 Caitlin Parsons, RDH, C-IAYT, CEAS Season 1 Episode 34
Transitioning to the Dental Practice & Uplevel Standard of Care w/ Kevin Lopez, RDH
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The Aligned Hygienist
Transitioning to the Dental Practice & Uplevel Standard of Care w/ Kevin Lopez, RDH
Feb 21, 2024 Season 1 Episode 34
Caitlin Parsons, RDH, C-IAYT, CEAS

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

If you're interested in learning more about how I can support you - body, mind, and energy, check out my website at: www.thealignedhygienist.com where you can find free classes, my online yoga membership, and other ways to work with me—in and out of the op.


For questions or to connect with me, don't hesitate to reach out at: hello@thealignedhygienist.com

You can always find me on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealignedhygienist/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlinparsons/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caitlinparsons53/

Show Notes

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

If you're interested in learning more about how I can support you - body, mind, and energy, check out my website at: www.thealignedhygienist.com where you can find free classes, my online yoga membership, and other ways to work with me—in and out of the op.


For questions or to connect with me, don't hesitate to reach out at: hello@thealignedhygienist.com

You can always find me on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealignedhygienist/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlinparsons/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caitlinparsons53/