LOZANO DENTAL CARE - Key Persons

Dr. Lozano graduated from The University of Florida College of Dentistry in 2004. After marrying his wife Melody, he pursued his interest in advanced dentistry, moving to Texas to attend Baylor College of Dentistry's residency in Prosthodontics. In 2007 he graduated with his certificate in Prosthodontics and his MS degree. Upon returning to his hometown of Gainesville he started practice with Dr. Lewis Garrish and took over day to day operations of the practice from him in 2009. In 2008 Dr. Lozano also became part time clinical faculty at the University Of Florida College of Dentistry in the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, and teaches in the Center for Implant Dentistry. Dr. Lozano has been recognized for multiple awards in Dentistry and is a member of the board of the Florida Prosthodontics Association, the American College of Prosthodontics, the Alachua County Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, and the American Dental Association. He is a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology, and participates avidly with that group on projects both inside of and outside of the USA. He has published multiple dental articles relevant to implant dentistry and photography in dentistry. Dr. Lozano lectures locally, nationally, and internationally to various organizations. Dr. Lozano also loves photography, long distance off-road cycling and he, his wife Melody and their three boys enjoy attending and volunteering at their church, Trinity United Methodist.

Dr. Lalama earned his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree from the University of Florida College of Dentistry in 2017. He decided to advance his studies and pursued a residency in Prosthodontics. He served as chief resident there, and in 2020 graduated again from UF College of Dentistry with a certificate in Prosthodontics and MS degree. He joined Lozano Dental Care immediately after residency. He is a member of the American College of Prosthodontics, Florida Prosthodontics Association, American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, and the International Team for Implantology. Dr. Lalama met his wife, Maria, in high school, and years later married her during his last year of dental residency. They had an intimate ceremony in Sintra, Portugal with close family and friends. Dr. Lalama was born in Ambato, Ecuador, and has lived most of his life in Florida. His family in Gainesville, FL includes two English Bulldogs, Chubs and Mila, who take up most of his free time, and it is not unusual to see all 4 together around town.