Dr. Sonia Molina, D.M.D.,M.P.H.
EndodonticsNPI: 1831390293
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Dr. Sonia Molina is an endodontist in Downey, CA, who specializes in root canal therapy and other endodontic procedures. With 19 years of experience and over 20,000 root canals performed since 1992, Dr. Molina uses the latest technologies and real-time X-rays to help preserve your smile with gentle, innovative care. She is fluent in English and Spanish, and her practice philosophy centers on treating every patient with kindness and respect at every step. Dr. Molina is deeply committed to her community, serving as a founding member of the Marco A. Firebaugh Dental Clinic, which provides free dental care to low-income residents in southeast Los Angeles, and she regularly participates in health fairs offering free dental exams to children. She is currently accepting new patients.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Dr. Sonia Molina, DMD
- California State University, Long BeachUndergraduate School, 1983
- BA in Biomedical Sciences, California State University, Long Beach
- "Outstanding Contribution"-Harvard School of Medicine, Student Affairs Office, 1995
- DMD, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA
- Harvard Medical SchoolMedical School, 1989
- Master's Degree in Public Health, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA
- Postdoctoral Degree in Endodontics, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA
- University Of California At Los Angeles, School Of Dentistry1992
- General Practice Residency, Veterans Administration Hospital, Los Angeles, CA
- "Outstanding Achievement in Detistry"-International College of Dentist, 1995
- Veteran Administration HospitalResidency Hospital, 1990
- "Scientific Award"-Indian Dental Association, 1998
Credential: D.M.D.,M.P.H.
NPI registered: 05/31/2007
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- real-time X-rays
- up-to-date equipment
- modern endodontic procedures and technologies
Professional Memberships
- California Dental Board
- Los Angeles Dental Society
- Latin American Dental Association
- Harvard Alumni Association
- Women's Dental Society
Awards & Recognition
- Recognition from Univision
- Recognition from Telemundo
- Recognition from City of Los Angeles
- Recognition from UCLA School of Dentistry's Department of Endodontics
Beyond the Office
Founding member and helper of Marco A. Firebaugh Dental Clinic (providing complimentary dental care to low-income residents in southeast Los Angeles)
Participant in numerous community health fairs throughout Southern California providing free dental exams to children
Founding member of Salvadoran American Leadership and Educational Fund (SALEF)
Volunteer dentist for Clinica Monsignor Romero (nonprofit community health center)
Legislative Committee Chairperson of the Los Angeles Dental Society
House Delegate of the California Dental Association
Commissioner of Los Angeles Health Authority Commission
Commissioner of Children, Youth and Family Commission
Past President of Downey Dental Academy
Past President of Los Angeles Dental Society
Has performed over 20,000 root canals since opening her practice in 1992
Encourages children to do well in school and pursue their dreams
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