Dr. Eric Dixon is a San Diego native and a Torrey Pines High School alumnus. He earned a BS degree in Neurobiology from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN in May of 1998. In June, 2001 Eric received his Doctor of Dental Science Degree from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco and was recognized with the school's top honor for treatment of pediatric patients. Eric completed his Pediatric Dental training at the University of California at Los Angeles, and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Eric currently serves on the board of the San Diego County Dental Society, on the UCSD Share the Care Dental Advisory Board and is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UCSD.

Eric married Dr. Stephanie Dixon in 2004, and enjoys spending time with his two sons, working on his home, and soccer.