Dr. Krivan completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Texas in Austin. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston and was inducted into the National Dental Honor Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. After completing two years of service as a Captain in the United States Army Dental Corp, he returned to the University of Texas Dental Branch and received his certification in orthodontics and a Master of Science degree.