Dr. Bitonti grew up in Greensburg, PA. After receiving a degree in chemistry from Saint Vincent College, he earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. He completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency training as an active-duty, Navy sponsored resident at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. A retired U.S. Navy Captain, Dr. Bitonti completed three tours aboard ships, two of which were on the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65). During his 30 years of service, Dr. Bitonti held many positions at National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, including Chief of Staff, Integration and Transition; Director for Surgical Services (Chief of Surgery); and Department Head, Dental/Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Before retiring from the Navy, Dr. Bitonti served two years as Commanding Officer at Naval Support Activity Bethesda.