Dr. Jose Alejandro Lopez

Dr. Jose Alejandro Lopez was born and raised in Colombia and earned their Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Universidad Autónoma de Manizales in 2000. After moving to New York, they continued building their career in dentistry and completed advanced training through a fellowship in Translational Orthodontic Research, followed by a postgraduate program in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at New York University College of Dentistry. Their commitment to education led them to complete a residency at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester, where they also served as a teaching assistant in Orthodontics. Dr. Lopez and their work focus on early interceptive orthodontic care, supporting healthy jaw development, proper tooth eruption, and balanced airway function to reduce the need for complex treatments later in life. Their approach includes close collaboration with other healthcare professionals to support chewing, swallowing, and overall oral function, while clear aligner therapy is used when appropriate to guide tooth alignment. Outside the office, they enjoy staying active, cooking, exploring new restaurants, and following soccer.