He earned his dental degree at Loma Linda University in southern California. After graduating Dr. Abbott practiced general dentistry for 12 years, as well as, being a faculty member at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, before accepting the opportunity to attend the UCLA orofacial pain and dysfunction residency program. During his residency, he has authored several papers, served as a chief resident in his final year. Since his the orofacial pain residency, he has practiced in a large group medical office treating oral and facial pain. Dr. Abbott treats patients with temporomandibular joint disorders, muscular pains of the head and neck, primary headaches such as migraine, cluster, and tension type, and trigeminal neuralgia. He also makes oral appliances for snoring and sleep apnea.