He received his D.D.S. degree from Universidad Javeriana, (Bogota, Colombia) and a D.M.D. and a certificate in oral medicine from the University of Pennsylvania. Board eligible in oral medicine, he is also a member of the American Academy of Oral Medicine, the Hispanic Dental Association, and a fellow of the American Association of Hospital Dentists. He has been board certified since 2004. Dr. Pinto's research interests include pediatric oral medicine and minority access to care.