Peter Cancellier is a fifth generation Californian. His mother's great-grandfather came over the Oregon Trail from Scotland and settled in Oregon City (later called Oroville), California in 1852.  His mother's great-grandmother came around the horn from Germany, landed in San Francisco, and settled in Oroville.  His last name was changed from Cancellieri when his father's father came to New York from Italy in 1905.  

Dr. Cancellier graduated from the University of the Pacific with degrees in Biology and Communications Arts.  He worked in the flower business in Cardiff, California with his father before entering dental school.  Dr. Cancellier obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in 1982.   He practiced general dentistry in Los Angeles with Thurston Ross and Guy Ho, a member of the USC Dental School Hall of Fame.

In 1988, Dr. Cancellier completed a two year residency in endodontics at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Long Beach, California.  Since then he has practiced endodontics in California.

Dr. Cancellier is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. This certifies that he has demonstrated attainment of that level of diagnostic skill, clinical proficiency, and professional judgment that ensures the highest quality of care for his patients. Dr. Cancellier is a member of the American Association of Endodontists, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, San Diego County Dental Society, an Honorary Member of the Warm Gutta Percha Study Club of Italy, an International Editor of the Giornale Italiano di Endodonzia, and Past President of the California State Association of Endodontists.

Dr. Cancellier is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry. He teaches for the Advanced Endodontic Program. 

In his free time Dr. Cancellier plays drums in a band called Platosoul. For upcoming performances, go to www.platosoul.com