Loredana Popa
Orangevale
Summary
I am looking to continue developing my clinical skills across all areas of dentistry, with a particular interest in aesthetic dentistry, and restorative procedures. I truly enjoy doing crowns and restorative work, and I have found working with children in a family practice to be especially rewarding. I am eager to gain more exposure to endodontic procedures and have a strong interest in expanding my experience with clear aligner therapy and implant placement as part of comprehensive patient care.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Secretary
Pacific Aesthetic Smile
San Francisco
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinate and organize club meetings and events, ensuring smooth execution.
- Prepare meeting spaces, including room setup and materials.
- Manage member communications, including RSVP distribution and tracking.
Anatomy Tutor
University of the Pacific School of Dentistry
San Francisco
07.2024 - 12.2025
- Facilitated group study sessions to enhance understanding of complex anatomical concepts.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring to support individual student needs and learning styles.
Leadership Team Member
Give Kids a Smile and Senior Smiles
San Francisco
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with team to develop strategic initiatives for student involvement in the Give Kids a Smile event and Senior Smiles events organized by Student Community Outreach for Public Education.
- Engaged in regular meetings to evaluate program effectiveness and address challenges.
Student Dentist
Careforce
Coachella
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Conducted general and aesthetic treatments for underserved population.
- Performed numerous simple and surgical extractions.
- Educated patients on oral health practices and post-treatment care instructions.
Dental Assistant
Serving Him
Chisinau
2017 - 2019
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Assisted dentists during examinations and procedures to ensure patient comfort.
Education
D.D.S -
University of The Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni
San Francisco, CA06-2026
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06-2023
Skills
- Patient education
- X-ray interpretation
- Oral examination
- Caries assessment
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Enjoys working with children
- Efficient at managing the time
- Able to quickly build rapport with patients
Languages
English
Full Professional
Romanian
Full Professional
Russian
Limited
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Secretary
Pacific Aesthetic Smile
08.2025 - Current
Student Dentist
Careforce
01.2025 - 02.2025
Leadership Team Member
Give Kids a Smile and Senior Smiles
10.2024 - 05.2025
Anatomy Tutor
University of the Pacific School of Dentistry
07.2024 - 12.2025
Dental Assistant
Serving Him
2017 - 2019
D.D.S -
University of The Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University of California, Davis