Dr. Ronald Girard began career in dentistry with the United States Army in the late 80s. He then completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree with the University of Buffalo graduating with thesis honors. He obtained these Honors with his pioneering research on diabetes and its effect on bone loss of the jaw. His work was instrumental as he was able to reproduce such pathology in the mouse model. During such time he continued to be active with the VA hospital and the Army Reserves and continued research in the field of dental implantology.

While continuing his surgical training as chief resident he mentored hospital residents. He continued his implant surgery training with the Medical College of Georgia. He is a founding member with the Advanced Dental Implant Center for Advanced Implant Studies, in Atlanta of which he lectures regularly. He has completed his written board exam for the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. He has held staff physician privileges with North Shore University Hospital, Roberrt Packer Hospital and St. Francis Hospital. He also holds a associate researcher position with New York University and well an editorial reviewer for the Academy of General Dentistry.