CATOCTIN DENTAL - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- General Dentist
- Member of the American Dental Association
Neil Feldman, D.D.S., is a general dentist in Thurmont, MD who focuses on comprehensive and preventative dentistry. He also performs routine oral surgery, places and restores dental implants, and is experienced with digital dentistry.
Growing up in nearby Westminster, MD, Dr. Feldman could see the Catoctin Mountains from the deck of his family home on a clear day. He graduated from St. Mary's College of Maryland with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and University of Maryland Baltimore County with a Master of Science in Applied Molecular Biology. After working in research for a few years, he went on to earn his D.D.S. degree at the University of Maryland Baltimore College of Dental Surgery. During his time there, he completed a clerkship in the Special Care and Geriatrics clinic. He received numerous honors and awards including the Timothy O. Heatwole award for ethical standards, kindness, and humanitarianism. After dental school, he continued his education through a hospital-based general practice residency, treating disabled veterans at the Baltimore VA Medical Center's Dental Clinic. After residency, Dr. Feldman worked as an associate dentist in a Harford County dental practice for several years.
Dr. Feldman is currently a member of the American Dental Association, the Maryland State Dental Association (MSDA), and the Frederick County Dental Society. He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and has surpassed the 500 hours of continuing education required to earn his fellowship. He also served on the Board of Directors for the MSDA's Charitable and Educational Foundation and enjoys volunteering at Mission of Mercy dental clinics across Maryland.
Richard B. Love, D.D.S., is a general dentist in Thurmont, MD who focuses on preventive and restorative family dentistry. In addition, he offers orthodontic care and cosmetic dentistry.
Dr. Love was raised in Thurmont and has been practicing dentistry here since 1983. He earned his D.D.S. at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. He is also a graduate of Catoctin High School and Western Maryland College (renamed McDaniel College in 2004). He began practicing dentistry in Glen Burnie, MD before returning to Thurmont and purchasing the practice from his hometown dentist, Dr. John Doll. In January 2021, he sold the practice to Dr. Feldman and they now enjoy working together. To learn more about Dr. Love's more than 30 years of practicing dentistry in Thurmont, read this article in the Catoctin Banner.
Continuing dental education is one of Dr. Love's top professional priorities. In 2000, he earned his Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) by completing more than 500 hours of continuing education course credits that covered a broad spectrum of topics. Only 6% of general dentists in the United States earn this award. He continues to expand his professional knowledge each year by participating in classes on a variety of dental topics. He is currently focusing his coursework on advances in cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics.