Dr. Daniel Sampson received his undergraduate education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His dental school education was at the University of Minnesota, graduating with honors. He received his medical training at the University of California-Davis and completed residency training at the University of California-San Francisco. During his residency training, he served for one year as a general surgery resident. He also spent part of his residency in Stoke-on-Trent, England receiving extended training in reconstructive procedures.