Meet Anthony DeFont, DDS
Your Dentist in Sonora, CA
A Sonora local, Dr. Anthony DeFont and his team combine advanced dentistry with a gentle, friendly style and a warm, inviting atmosphere that will make you and your family more comfortable than you ever thought possible.
Dental Care Experience
After earning his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Cal Poly, SLO, Dr. DeFont received his dental degree from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. He went on to complete his general practice residency at the Veteran’s Hospital in Long Beach. After residency, Dr.DeFont worked throughout the Bay Area and served in the US Army Reserves as a Captain. After the Army, Dr. DeFont returned to his hometown to establish a family and a state-of-the-art practice.
Dr. DeFont is a firm believer in lifelong learning to promote happiness and fulfillment in life. His residency and extensive continuing education have equipped him to provide the best care for you and your family, including specialist procedures using conscious sedation, implants and oral surgery, Invisalign® orthodontics, All on 4 implant bridges, and cosmetic dentistry. He is an active member in multiple dental organizations including the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the American Academy of Clear Aligners.
Outside the office
Dr. DeFont is a clinical mentor for The Rasner Institute in New Jersey. He travels across the states multiple times a year to mentor other dentists improving their surgery skills. Some of the areas Dr. DeFont teaches in oral surgery includes extracting teeth and grafting bone for various procedures.
For Fun
When not pursuing continuing dental education or teaching other dentists, he is kept busy by his wife Kimberly and son Colin. Colin is in Kindergarten learning as much as he can and enjoys playing soccer with the TCYS league with DeFont Family Dental as his team sponsor.
The family enjoys hiking, exploring, and going on vacations to enrich Colin’s experiences and learning. Some of their favorite places to visit as a family are parks, zoo’s and the Monterey Bay Aquarium!





Learn More About
DeFont Family Dental
DeFont Family Dental provides comprehensive dental care you and your entire family can enjoy. We provide preventative, restorative, cosmetic, and orthodontic treatments in Sonora, CA. Learn more about our office, schedule an appointment, or explore our dental services using the links below.