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Nicole C. Forel moved to Maryland from Brooklyn, NY in 1997 to attend Johns Hopkins University. After graduating with a BA in Natural Sciences in 2001, she attended the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, and graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2005. She participated in an international internship at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, and completed a general practice residency at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Nicole has specialized training and certifications in a broad range of dental services such as Invisalign orthodontics, rotary endodontics, implant restoration, and esthetic dentistry. She takes great pride in her work and strives to create an environment where patients feel at ease. Her goal is to help each patient achieve optimal dental health and to keep Baltimore smiling.
Dr. Nicole lives with her husband Erik in Federal Hill. You might see them walking around the neighborhood with their pug dog Tank or in a local restaurant. Other interests include dance, sports, scuba diving, and spending time with friends and family.
After earning her degree from Boston University School of Dental Medicine in 2019, Dr. Melissa Anderson continued her education by completing a one-year post-doctoral degree in Advanced Education in General Dentistry with the US Army at Fort Campbell, KY. Upon completing her residency, she was stationed at Fort Meade, where she served as a Captain in the Army, providing dental care to active duty service members.
Dr. Mel is excited to join the team of providers at Light Street Dental. Dr. Mel has a strong passion for digital dentistry. She has completed hands-on courses at the Dentsply Sirona Academy and served as the digital dentistry subject matter expert at Fort Meade. Beyond digital dentistry, Dr. Mel is committed to continuing her education across many advanced modalities in dentistry, taking advanced courses in clear aligner therapy, orofacial pain management, advanced general dentistry, and more! She also volunteers with Mission of Mercy, providing care for those in need.
Dr. Mel lives in Canton with her husband and (new!) son. She is still amazed by the Cherry Blossoms every Spring (it rivals Fall in New England!) and enjoys exploring the local restaurants, breweries, and vibrant culture of her neighborhood. Originally from Boston, Dr. Mel has adopted Baltimore as her home, cheering on the Ravens every
Sunday! When she’s not working, you can find Dr. Mel cooking, reading, working out, traveling, or enjoying a leisurely walk around the harbor.
Dr. Nick was born and raised in Maryland. He attended undergrad at the University of Maryland, College Park, earning a Bachelors of Science in Biology, and then attended the University of Maryland Dental School, graduating with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. After dental school, he completed a residency in general dentistry at the WellSpan York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Nick is passionate about community service and has participated in several dental volunteer projects, including Mission of Mercy and Hope for Tomorrow, providing free dental care to low income residents in the Baltimore and DC region. He also participated in an international mission trip to Honduras, providing treatment to underserved citizens.
Dr. Nick has a fun-loving personality and calm demeanor that helps to make patients feel at ease during dental procedures. After previously living in Baltimore, he moved to Columbia, MD. He is an avid tennis player and loves rock climbing. You might see him around Baltimore wearing his Ravens gear too.
