Dr. Robert Balsmeier served six years active duty in the United States Air Force. He then went on to complete a degree in zoology from Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. Dr. Balsmeier attended the Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, Nebraska. He then pursued further training in pediatric dentistry at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Dr. Balsmeier spent the next two years training and studying as a pediatric dental resident. At the completion of his residency, Dr. Balsmeier was awarded his specialty certificate in pediatric dentistry.