Meet Our Doctor
Dr. Kevin Fielding was graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry/Baltimore College of Dental Surgery in 2002, after which he served three years in the U.S. Air Force Dental Corps, including a one year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency covering all areas of general dentistry. He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, OKU Honorary Dental Society, Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honor Society and Gorgas Odontological Honorary Society. He has achieved his Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry and Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), and is working toward his Mastership in the ICOI with more than 1600 hours of continuing education currently completed. Dr. Kevin has also completed many courses at the prestigious Pankey Institute and has provided humanitarian dental care in Kyrgyzstan, Dominican Republic, Haiti and to the Navajo of New Mexico.
Dr. Kevin enjoys spending time outdoors taking photographs (www.kevinfielding.com), hunting and fishing, scuba diving and taking hikes with his wife, Hannah, and their son Samuel.
Education
Bachelor of Science, May 1994 from Randolph-Macon College, Virginia
- Cum Laude graduate
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Stephen H. Watts Scholarship in Biology
- The William A. Shepard Memorial Chemistry Medal
- Chi Beta Phi Award (for academic excellence in the sciences)
Doctor of Dental Surgery, May 2002 from the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery
- Summa Cum Laude graduate
- George B. Clendenin Memorial Award (for academic excellence in 1st year dental school)
- Joseph Anthony Pennino Award (1999, 2000 & 2001 for highest GPA in class)
- The Dr. William S. Kramer Award of Excellence (Omicron Kappa Upsilon honor society)
- BCDS Faculty Chair (for student exhibiting kindness and compassion in patient care)
- Dr. Frank C. Jerbi Award (recognition of outstanding scholarship and character)
- Ferdinand J.S. Gorgas Odontological Society - member
- Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honorary Society - member
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society - member
- Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity Award (for highest academic standing)
Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency - August 2003 from United States Air Force
- Travis Air Force Base, California
- Served 2 additional years at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam
- Major General Arthur J. Sachsel Award (for excellence in dentistry)
Continuing Education
Dr. Fielding has completed over 1600 hours of continuing education in all areas of general dentistry, including a one year implant mini residency and numerous courses at the Pankey Institute. He is a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry and Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) and is currently working toward his Mastership in the ICOI. Dr. Fielding's continuing education training topics include:
- Operative dentistry (fillings)
- Occlusion (bite problems)
- Equilibration (achieving a comfortable and even bite)
- TMJ disorders
- Bite Splint Therapy (night guards and TMJ appliances)
- Endodontics (root canals)
- Orthodontics
- Periodontics (surgical and non-surgical gum treatments)
- Oral surgery
- Dental implant surgical placement
- Dental implant restoration
- Prosthodontics (crowns and bridges)
- Complete dentures
- Partial dentures
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Porcelain veneers
- Tooth-colored fillings
- Dental materials
- Clinical diagnosis
- Treatment planning
- IV sedation
- Oral sedation
- CPR
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Dental photography
- Dental practice management
Memberships, Awards and Affiliations
Dr. Edward Shaivitz is now retired, but continues to serve as a friend and mentor to the practice. He is a native Baltimorean who grew up in the Mt. Washington area. He graduated from Baltimore City College High School where he played football and lacrosse. Dr. Shaivitz then graduated with honors from Rutgers university and received his dental degree from the University of Maryland Dental School. After graduating from dental school, he completed an internship at the world renowned Eastmon Dental Center. He practiced dentistry for four years before returning to the University of Maryland Dental School where he received his certificate in the specialty of prosthodontics. Prosthodontics is the branch of dentistry concerned with crown and bridge work, dentures, implants and cosmetic procedures. Dr. Shaivitz is also trained in Six Month Smiles, Invisalign (orthodontic treatments) and is an experienced provider of LANAP. LANAP is the non-surgical treatment of periodontal disease using a specialized laser. He is a certified LANAP regenerative specialist.
Dr. Shaivitz has practiced dentistry for over 30 years in Laurel, Maryland. He is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Maryland State Dental Association, and the Baltimore County Dental Association. He continues to attend courses to keep up to date on the newest techniques and the latest research.
Dr. Shaivitz is married and has two children and four grandchildren. He enjoys sailing, exercising and watching his grandsons play basketball and lacrosse. He is an avid lacrosse fan.
The practice was started by Dr. Daniel Fielding in 1976, retiring in 2010 after 43 years of service to his patients. He is currently enjoying retirement with his wife, Jill, and when not helping out with one of their 5 grandsons, they take an occasional local or international trip. Dr. Dan was graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery in 1967. He then served three years in the U.S. Air Force Dental Corps, including a one year internship providing additional training in all aspects of general dentistry. Dr. Dan is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, OKU Honorary Dental Society and Gorgas Odontological Honorary Society. He is a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry, an accomplishment that less than 1% of all general dentists have achieved.