Amin B. | Leland

Amin B.

UCSF DDS , Pediatric Specialist, Mentor to UCSD Pre-dental, UCLA Director

Studied at University of California, San Diego

Worked at Kids Smile Pediatric Dentistry

Admissions Committee

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Amin's Coaching Offerings

Complete Dental School Application Package — Land Your Dream Program

Expert help on your personal statement, activities list, recommendations, secondaries, and more.

Starting at $2,70020h+ of coaching

Write a Powerful Personal Statement

Brainstorm, draft, and polish a standout personal statement

Starting at $6605h+ of coaching

Craft Compelling Secondary Applications

Expert help brainstorming, drafting, and editing standout secondary applications.

Starting at $1,1608h+ of coaching

Custom hourly · $129/hr

Amin’s Dental School Qualifications

Coaches professionally

100+ people coached for Dental School

Welcome to my profile! With a DDS from the University of California, San Francisco, and extensive residency and fellowship training, I bring a wealth of experience to dental school admissions coaching. As a practicing pediatric dentist and former Residency Program Director at UCLA, I have a deep understanding of what top dental programs are looking for in applicants. Over the years, I've successfully guided 100+ aspiring dental professionals through the admissions process, helping them secure spots at prestigious schools. Whether you need assistance with personal statements, interview preparation, or overall application strategy, I'm here to help you shine. Let's work together to make your dental school dreams a reality!

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About Amin

I am a pediatric dentist with a DDS from the University of California, San Francisco, and advanced residency in pediatric and fellowship in geriatric training that shaped my clinical and academic foundation. My professional journey has included serving as a Residency Program Director at UCLA, where I had the privilege of guiding dental students and residents in both clinical practice and career development. Beyond dentistry and academic settings, I’ve extended my expertise to a range of organizations. I’ve worked as a consultant and advisor to nonprofit programs, supported animal care initiatives at Big Bear Zoo through public health outreach, and served as a long-time mentor and coach to pre-dental students at UC San Diego. These experiences have allowed me to apply dental knowledge in creative and meaningful ways—bridging clinical science, education, and community impact.

Why do I coach?

While many coaches focus on one stage of the dental journey, my experience spans every step of the pipeline—from high school exploration to dental school acceptance, and even specialty programs like pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. Over the past decade, I’ve coached students at UCSD, UCSF, and Columbia University, guiding pre-dental, post-baccalaureate, international, and dental students to achieve their goals. I have worked with international dentists navigating U.S. admissions, led mission trips to Mexico for over eight years, and successfully helped more than ten students transition from high school to dental school and residency programs. Unlike others who may focus only on DAT prep or personal statements, I combine academic strategy, clinical exposure, and personal growth to craft the most compelling applications possible. What drives me is not just results—it’s the transformation I see in my students’ confidence, clarity, and belief in themselves. Having once navigated this journey without guidance, I am passionate about being the mentor I wish I had—one who is fully committed, approachable, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure success.

Work Experience

Owner

Kids Smile Pediatric Dentistry

2007 - 2025

Consultant

Big Bear Alpine Zoo

2019 - 2020

Consultant and advisor to the zoo. Providing and training dental equipment (computer, digital xray, portable unit for operating room and complete set up to perform dental surgeries for the zoo) Achieved setting up a dental clinic similar to my own clinic.

Pediatric Dental Surgeon, Advisor

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts

2012 - 2020

Consultant, advisor, and operating room surgeon—performing surgical cases on a volunteer basis.

Advisor

Thousand Smiles Foundation

2012 - 2020

Consultant, advisor to the board. Mentoring, coaching pre-dental student on effectively working on pediatric dental patients. Preparing students to apply to dental and medical schools. This included more than thirty mission trips over two days and working with a group of different UCSD pre-dental students over eight years.

Pediatric Dental Residency Director

UCLA

2009 - 2010

Education

University of California, San Diego

2012 - 2020

Admissions Committee Experience

Pre-dental program speaker, mentor, and admissions coach for UCSD students, with hands-on experience mentoring students during four clinical mission trips to Mexico, focused on pediatric dentistry, general dentistry, and oral surgery—each serving over 200 patients per clinic. In addition to clinical mentorship, I provide comprehensive coaching for pre-dental students on the dental school admissions process, including application strategy, personal statements, and interview preparation.