Dr. Michael Pichardo spent his formative years in Houston, Texas and received a BA in Biology in 1992 and DDS in 1997 from the University of Texas at AustinHealth Science Center in San Antonio respectively. Once finishing dental school, he joined the US Air Force Dental Corps and received an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency Certificate in 1998. After practicing general dentistry for several years, Dr. Pichardo then attended specialty training and received his Specialty Certificate in Endodontics from LSU-Keesler Medical Center Air Force Specialty Residency in 2005. He served as the primary endodontic instructor for the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency and head of the Endodontic department at Bolling AFB. Dr. Pichardo is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. Professional Associations: American Association of Endodontics American Dental Association Virginia Dental Association Northern Virginia Dental Association