Cruz Gregory Leaños
General Dentist
Paramount
Summary
Dentistry, for me, has always been about more than clinical precision, it's about leading meaningful change in the communities I serve. As a new DDS graduate, I have built a strong foundation in patient care alongside leadership experience that extends well beyond the clinic doors.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Community Health Clinic Selective
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, USC
01.2025 - 2026
- - Treating patients with limited access to dental care due to financial, geographic, or social barriers.
Orthodontic Clinic Selective
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, USC
01.2025 - 01.2026
- - provided valuable hands-on experience by allowing us to assist residents deepening our understanding of orthodontic treatment.
Special Patients Clinic Selective
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, USC
01.2024 - 01.2026
- - Formulating & implementing treatment plans for patients with a medically complex history.
Union Rescue Mission (URM) Clinic Selective
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, USC
01.2023 - 01.2026
- - Provided care in shelters, encampments, and community centers to deliver dental care.
Student Doctor
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, USC
01.2022 - 01.2026
Logistics Coordinator
Good Ideas Metal Spinning
01.2016 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
01.2021 - 01.2022
Teaching Assistant
College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
01.2017 - 01.2019
Education
DDS - Dental Doctorate of Surgery
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 05.2001 -
B.S - Biological Sciences
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA2020
Skills
Clinical Interests: Orthodontics, craniofacial development, digital dentistry
Affiliations
- President Orthodontic Study Club Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, USC Los Angeles, CA 2024 - 2025
- President PRIDDE (Proudly Recognizing Diversity in Dental Education) Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, USC Los Angeles, CA 2023 – 2026
- Academic Committee Student National Dental Association (SNDA) Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, USC Los Angeles, CA 2022 – 2026
- American Student Dental Association (ASDA) Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, USC Los Angeles, CA 2022 – 2026
- California Dental Association (CDA) Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, USC Los Angeles, CA 2022 – 2026
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified 2022 Los Angeles, CA
Interests
Hobbies: Running, hiking, pottery, dancing
Timeline
Community Health Clinic Selective
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, USC
01.2025 - 2026
Orthodontic Clinic Selective
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, USC
01.2025 - 01.2026
Special Patients Clinic Selective
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, USC
01.2024 - 01.2026
Union Rescue Mission (URM) Clinic Selective
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, USC
01.2023 - 01.2026
Student Doctor
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, USC
01.2022 - 01.2026
Substitute Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
01.2021 - 01.2022
Teaching Assistant
College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
01.2017 - 01.2019
Logistics Coordinator
Good Ideas Metal Spinning
01.2016 - Current
DDS - Dental Doctorate of Surgery
University of Southern California
05.2001 -
B.S - Biological Sciences
University of California, Irvine
Work Experience
sdas
EXTRACURRICULAR & COMMUNITY SERVICE
Capilla Guadalupana Del Carrizal Jalisco, Event Coordinator Assistant, Jalisco, MX, 2021, Present, Non-Profit Relief Aid Program