His elementary and high school schooling were completed in the city of Tampico and Montemorelos. Following in the footsteps of his father and older sister, he studied dentistry at the University of Monterrey.
In 1974, he moved to the United States to receive a doctorate degree in Dental Surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry. His career began in Rio Grande Valley, TX, where he served for more than 45 years.
God was always Arturo's first priority and this was reflected in the spirit of service with which he approached every undertaking. One of his biggest dreams was realized by participating in the establishment of the Dental School of the University of Montemorelos. His generosity with his time and resources was reflected in his collaboration in dental clinics, missionary trips, Christian education and local church ministries.