Dr. Joe was born and raised in Orange County, California. He graduated from UCLA with a degree in Kinesiology. Being a true Bruin, he continued on to the UCLA School of Dentistry and graduated at the top of his class, “Cum Laude” and was elected to the Epsilon Zeta Chapter of the OKU (Omicron Kappa Upsilon) Honorary Dental Society, an honor given to only a small percent of all graduating dentists in recognition "to those who shall distinguish themselves by a high grade of scholarship." Dr. Joe and his wife, Beatrice, have two daughters, Gaby and Madison, and a Golden Retriever, Maui. He enjoys coaching soccer, hiking, photography, skiing, motorcycling, scuba diving and traveling.