Oscar Lopez, DMD

I was not positively impressed by the receptionist at this office
. my visit was supposed to be free but i was told i had to pay.
of course this was not mentioned when i made the appointment. the man at reception is not polite and actually very rude to the clients. i would not recommend going here thnx

the crew is really helpful, I was told by another dentist that I needed a crown when I was not even in pain so I decided to go for a second opinion. My previous dentist also told me I needed deep cleaning, I brush and floss every day 3 times a day… imaging. Dr. Lopez and his cleaning specialist were very helpful, and professional. I did not need a crown or deep cleaning, and it was easy to set up an appointment. thank you!

I have been a patient of Dr. Oscar Lopez for as long as I have been living in Miami Beach. For cleanings (performed by the hygienists at Astoria Dental) and major restorative procedures, I am a fan of this practice. Dr. Lopez has been straight-​forward with me and efficient in his work. The staff has always been attentive and considerate to patient needs. After 1 extraction, 4 root canals and countless cleanings it has become clear that Dr. Lopez will be my primary dental provider for the long term.

This was my first visit to Oscar as he likes to be called, Mr Lopez is my dad he says!
He was extremely professional and helpful. I got an original quote of double the price from another dentist whos name I will not say here! I needed a root canal and a crown done and was in major pain but had been putting it off because of the expense.
His office was super helpful and they even booked me at 6pm after I got off of work because it was an emergency, Something that I will be forever grateful for and the main reason that I am leaving this review! Overall it was the best experience that I have ever had at a dentist, the office was very clean and the staff was super nice as well. I have found my new «South beach dentist» =)

A REVIEW WORTH READING TO THE END!
My first encounter with Dr. Lopez was on February 27, 2015 when I arrived at what I believed was going to be an ordinary appointment to have previous work I had done by a dentist in New York checked… turned out, my x-​rays showed that I needed to have surgery to remove a severe infection that had developed in my gums (which required me to have synthetic bones placed in the area after the procedure was complete.)
So there I was, sitting in a strange Dentist’s chair, contemplating if I should get up and run or «man-​up» and have the much needed surgery performed right then and there?! Suffice it to say, panic set-​in as I began thinking-​thinking about my medical history of having a seizure disorder, which sometimes is brought on by stress and «I was TERRIFIED!»
Soon after, Dr. Lopez came back and explained the procedure as being pretty simple and common; but when I asked «If it would hurt?» and his reply was a nonchalant «Hmmm yeah, but I will numb you up a bit.» You got it! I wanted to jump out of his chair once again, but this time I’d run straight back to my Mommy in New York. But I sat there, with tears in my eyes, I looked at Dr. Lopez and said «I am so very scared.»
Dr. Lopez who appears to be a bit unapproachable and straightforward when you first meet him; immediately realized my profound fear, and his «bedside manner» took over as he acknowledged my fears, spoke of my seizure condition and him and his staff made every effort to make me feel as comfortable and assured as possible.
Besides numbing the area over a period of ½ hr., his dental assistants came in to check on me, one even sat and talked to me [and wiped my tears] until it was time for the procedure to begin. And, throughout the entire 20 – 30 minute procedure Dr. Lopez asked if I was ok and if I was feeling any pain, assuring me that «…no one should have to feel pain or fear while in his chair.» Once the procedure was finished, Dr. Lopez he had one of his assistance sit with me until they felt I was completely claim and was okay to go home. Now that in opinion is AWESOME «Bedside Manner!»
Two weeks later I returned to Dr. Lopez to have the sutures/​stitches removed and the crown replaced in my bridge [which was the initial reason for my visit.] I was thrilled because I did not have to have my entire bridge replaced?! Only one crown, due to Dr. Lopez’s father who taught him how to replace individual crowns in a bridge; which saved me over a thousand dollars because Dr. Lopez is definitely skilled in his craft of Cosmetic Dentistry.
I have never been more blessed and elated to have found Dr. Lopez, which is why he and his staff are a 5-​STAR in my opinion! :-D

Called in For an energency, the bonding I had on my front tooth chipped off (#9M), they took me within 30min of my call on a Friday at 6pm. (Only dentist opened in south beach after 3pm on a Friday!) Dr. Lopez was quick and matched my tooth color and shape it perfectly. He is also very nice! Price was very reasonable compared to the other dental offices in the area!

This is the most incompetent staff typical for what one would expect in Miami. They are only open in south beach 2 times a week an although the time on the website says they are open at 9, they don’t show up until after 10 and the dentist himself doesn’t show up until after 11 — no matter what time your appointment is. They are awful. And no one speaks English. Fantastic. Go somewhere else. Worst experience ever.

Will never return once my route canal is done. Always an hour wait its ridiculous.

I have played hockey all my life and the only thing worse than having teeth knocked out is having them put back in. This has lead to an actual fear of dentists. I actually have cold sweats just walking into the office.
But not here. My job has great dental insurance and that was my reason for finding my way here. I told the receptionist, they hygienist, and the doctor about my fear. They have made every visit actually a good visit. They keep great notes, so they always remember my issues and dislikes, their willingness to be exceptionally nice and gentle has made me actually not flinch when I get my 6 month post card.
The doctor is great as well. Aside from the normal look over and visit chats, he also removed my wisdom teeth. I was awake through the whole procedure, and was calm, not only because of the volume he gave me, but also because of his professionalism, and I will say well deserved slight cockiness. I want my doctors to believe they are the best and then back it up. This guy does.

I needed a root canal, and didn’t take care of it before I left Chicago for a few months. Big mistake! So, I get to South Beach and first think I notice is a very sore mouth… Go figure.
So I asked around, used Google and Unilocal to find a dentist, and he popped up in several searches. Dr. Lopez is on Lincoln Road, so location is very central. The people that work in his office are all very nice and the office is clean, yet not updated in appearance. I am used to a very upscale dental salon (The Dental Salon) in Chicago, so I can be a snob I admit. But Dr. Lopez reminded me that a good dentist is much more important than a foo-​foo office and memory foam chair!
Part one of my root canal is complete, and I have only good things to say about him and his office. If anything changes, I will be sure to let you all know. Not to mention, he does more than basic and cosmetic dentistry. He is also an Oral Surgeon, so you can save money by having every done in his office. My mouth is a little sore, but I am all smiles!

Dr. Lopez saved my vacation and thanksgiving. Breakfast at big pink turned into a nightmare yesterday when I bit on something stronger than my molar, uh oh, shooting pain, you know the rest. So after climbing down from the ceiling I made an emergency appointment with Dr. Lopez. My dentist is in NJ, but his staff ushered me right in (after checking my insurance) and made me feel right at home. As ‘home’ as you can feel at the dentist office.
Thank you!
After a gallon of Novocaine and a root canal I’m ready for turkey.
I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Lopez and his team if you need planned or unplanned dental expertise.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving Dr Lopez. Thanks!!!

Wow, I was long overdue for a cleaning and had a great experience here. My hygenist was terrific and gave a thorough yet gentle cleaning. Dr. Lopez has a friendly and compassionate demeanor. Found a coupon in Miami Beach Magazine (the free monthly) for $ 49 cleaning/​exam/​x-​ray, score!
Their office is on Lincoln Road near Collins in a gorgeous building w/​WPA murals in the lobby.
They also have a coupon for $ 249 — 1hr laser whitening…
Office hours are a bit limited: Monday-​Wednesday-​Friday
Even so, I’m thrilled to have found a good dentist and hygenist!