Edgardo de la Vega, otherwise known as "Dr. D", graduated from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (DDS). He completed his post-graduate training at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, Fellow of the International College of Dentists, Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry
and Fellow of the Academy of Dentistry International. Dr. Ed is a former Member of the State Board of Dental Examiners in California. He was a four-year member of the Examinations Committee before he was elevated to the position as Member of the Board. He is a past President of the Los Angeles Dental Society and a member of the American Dental Association and the California Dental Association. He is married, has four children, a wonderful son-in-law and two awesome grandchildren. His hobbies are centered on combat sports like boxing and MMA. He is also a prolific boxing writer for websites such PhilBoxing.com