David Vine was born April 26, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York. The family moved to Fairlawn, New Jersey where David's uncle ran a world famous night club. In the early 50's David and his family moved to Miami Beach, Florida where his dad bought a south beach hotel. David graduated from Miami Beach Senior High School in 1965. Though trained in music (playing sax and piano) he studied zoology at the University of South Florida. He received a scholarship and early acceptance to the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, University of Maryland. He graduated with the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) in 1972. Following three years of practice in Boston, Massachusetts, he returned to Miami. He has been in private practice in Miami Beach ever since. During his expanded studies, Dr. Vine learned to perform specialty procedures including periodontal, oral surgical and endodontic procedures. Restorative and implant therapy are also performed in his office. He is an instructor in the implant group at the Dade County Dental Research Clinic.