He graduated from U.S.C. School of Dentistry in 1979, and continued his education in orthodontics. He is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), California Dental Association (CDA), and the Orange County Dental Society (OCDS). His membership in the American Association of Implant Dentistry and the American Association of Dental Sleep Medicine have allowed him to expand his skill set to help patients with sleep apnea, dental implants, or bone grafts.