Dr. Fixott was born in Portland, Oregon and grew up in California near San Francisco. He attended undergraduate school in UOP in Stockton and Dental School at UOP in San Francisco. He graduated in 1977 and spent eight years in the US Army, four in Germany and four in Hawaii. Dr. Fixott left active duty in 1986 and worked in private practice in Waianae and Maui until 1989. This schedule was full time at the Central Identification Laboratory and private practice on Saturdays. He became a Diplomate of the ABFO in 1991. Dr. Fixott's other interests include running and triathlon events, juggling, balloon animals and theater. He is licensed in California, Oregon and Hawaii.