Dr. John Anton, a native of Long Island, New York, graduated Cum Laude from St. Johns University with a BA in Economics in 1975. He was awarded the Gold Key in Economics for being the top graduate in his field. He continued his education at the New York University College of Dentistry where he was awarded a full academic scholarship from the US Public Health Service. He went on to receive a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from New York University in 1978. Upon Graduation, he was selected for a membership in Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the National Dental Honor Society and received an award from the American Academy of Oral Pathology for excellence.
After graduation, he entered into a career as a commissioned officer with the US Public Health Service working in various locations around the American Southwest. During that time, he continued his education with a 2 year Advanced General Practice Residency Program at the Phoenix Indian Medial Center where he received a wealth of training and experience in all areas of dental care.