Anthony Cardoza, DDS, D-ABFO
Occupation
- Forensic Dental Consultant
Biography
Dr. Anthony “Rick” Cardoza is a forensic dental consultant for the County of San Diego Office of the Medical Examiner, County of Imperial, Office of the Coroner, State of California Department of Justice and a member of the California Dental Identification Team (CalDIT). Dr. Cardoza is a general dentist in San Diego California. Dr. Cardoza first incorporated dental lasers into his practice in 2001 for both hard tissue and soft tissue applications. Dr. Cardoza has certification in the Academy of Clinical Technology, and the World Clinic Laser Institute .Dr. Cardoza graduated from Northwestern Dental School in 1985. Dr. Cardoza is a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Odontology. Dr. Cardoza lectures extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada on the topics of lasers and forensic dentistry.