Dr. Robert J. Klement received his dental degree in 1981 from Georgetown University School of Dentistry. He graduated Magna Cum Laude honors. He also received a Masters of Science degree from Long Island University and a B.S. degree from St. Bonaventure University. He practiced as a commissioned officer in the US Public Health Service until 1983. At that time he joined Dr. Zamikoff. He is a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and also the American College of Dentists. He has served as president of the Manatee Dental Society and is presently a delegate to the Florida Dental Association and holds numerous committee positions. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Osseointegration (implants), Florida Prosthodontic Association and the American Society of Forensic Odontology. He has lectured on local and state levels.