Dr. Grove received his Bachelors Degree at the University of Pennsylvania and during this time worked in lymphosarcoma research. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Detroit with honors in clinical performance. He owned a laboratory for crown and bridge prosthodontics there.

He completed a post-doctoral residency and Masters Degree in Periodontics at the University of Michigan. After relocating to Philadelphia, he established a periodontal practice in Abington and Chadds Ford while serving on the teaching staff at Abington Memorial Hospital and the University of Pennsylvania.

While teaching at the University of Pennsylvania, he received the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree with strong training in medicine and surgery. He founded the Veterinary Dental College and served alternately as President, Examination Committee Chairman, Residency Committee Chairman and Credentials Chairman until the College was recognized as a board certified specialty.

Dr. Grove became Board Certified in Periodontics in 1990. He is a member of the ADA, FDA. ABP, and AAP. He is a past editor of the Detroit Dental Spectrum and has done clinical and basic science research for dental projects at Upjohn, Proctor and Gamble, Nestle and Pfizer.

He has authored over 45 articles and 11 textbook chapters on dentistry, lectured extensively nationally and internationally, and provided counsel to many committees trying to improve dental practice.

Dr. Grove began implant dentistry in 1986 in Vero Beach and has maintained a strong interest in this field. During the last few years he has accumulated over 600 hours of current continuing education in dental implants alone. He recently built a state-of-the-art high technology practice by Indian River Memorial hospital devoted to the finest care in dental implant and periodontal medicine. Dr. Grove is on the staff of Indian River Memorial Hospital.

His personal interests include sailing, martial arts, and building classical guitars. He has one daughter who graduated from Stetson University and does statistical research and marketing for hospitals.

The Team Approach
Dr. Grove works closely with each patient's general dentist to achieve the best outcome. The surgeon, with specialized training in anesthesia and surgery, paired with your own dentist, who knows you mouth better than anyone, creates the optimum team for your health care. This team effort ensures that you and your family will be treated in the best possible way.

Dr. Grove believes so much in a team approach that he hosts frequent continuing education locally. He and his staff regularly attend national continuing education courses to ensure that they are up to date with the very latest techniques.

"I want people to know that they can receive the finest care in Vero Beach if they are considering dental implants or any other periodontal procedure. Our standard of care is unsurpassed anywhere." They can have an experienced periodontist place the implants and have their own dentist place the crowns on them.

Dr. Grove genuinely cares about his patients. Each patient leaves the office with extensive post-operative instructions and prescriptions. They are contacted by Dr. Grove with a personal phone call that evening. He is a very compassionate doctor.

About the Staff
Our staff functions as a highly trained professional team that takes pride in its ability to perform the best care in a comfortable pleasant way. Should you have any questions, please feel free to express them to any one of our staff members. Your concerns about your treatment will always be addressed in a professional manner.

"We want everyone to live better with Dental Implants!"

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