RICHARD "Dick" MELTZER DDS

I still miss Dr. Meltzer every day and I think of him with great fondness. May his memory forever be a blessing.

Not only was he a wonderful person and the Best dentist I ever had. I miss him to this day.

Whenever I floss my teeth I think of the wonderful Dr Meltzer who taught me how the "right way". I´ll always miss his voice and his kindness.

Dr. Meltzer was a wonderful man and a great dentist who treated me 35 years! Truly miss him.

I called Dr. Meltzer´s office today and learned of his passing. I was so shocked and deeply saddened over the news. He was an amazing dentist and so incredibly understanding about fears with dental work. He will be missed.

I still think of Dr. Meltzer every day when I floss my teeth... he used to emphasize that "flossing goes with brushing!" His lovely voice and cheerful greetings and teachings will be with me always! RIP Dr. Meltzer and don´t worry I´m flossing!

I was shocked and saddened by the news that Dr. Meltzer had died. I was his patient for over 20 years. I had bad dental trauma incidents before I met him, and after that first appointment, always looked forward to my next appointment. He went out of his way to support my needs. I was never anxious when I got there. He greeted me with a smile and hug every time. He was one of the kindest people I know. I've been searching ever since then to find a kind, caring sedation dentist. Not easy.

I just read of Dr. Meltzer's passing. My deepest condolences to his family. He was my dentist for the past 16 years. I have a phobia and his kind, gentle, and understanding manner was so helpful to me. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Dr. Meltzer.

I was introduced to Dr. Meltzer 30 years ago by a friend. Professionally he was certainly accomplished and he and his office has taken great care of me over the years. I always enjoyed speaking with him at the end of a visit; and thought he was a very kind man, he will certainly be missed. Best to his family. Sincerely Reginald Kidd III

Dr. Meltzer was an amazingly sweet man. I traveled a good distance just to receive the best care from his practice. He will truly be missed.

Hayes Family

Dr. Meltzer was an amazingly sweet man. I traveled a good distance just to receive the best care from his practice. He will truly be missed.

Hayes Family

Dr. Meltzer has been my dentist for the past 18yrs. I just found out today through a mailer from the dental practice. I am totally devastated and feel grief for the family as well. He was the best in his field, was charming with a great bed side manner. I will miss him singing while working on my teeth and his positive attitude. He is irreplaceable. Farewell Dr. Meltzer.

Went for my cleaning today only to find this sad news! I am very upset and was not told of this before today, March 5, 2021. He was an outstanding dentist to me and I will not forget him. I am very concerned for the family of Dr. Meltzer. God bless! Dr. Nancy B. Higgins, patient

I am so very sorry to the family for their loss of Dr. Meltzer. I did not know until day when I had an appointment at his office. I was in shock and wondered why I was not told sooner! I had not been notified by email or read the news. I have been a patient for many years. He was so kind and did a fantastic service to me in his profession. I will miss him very much! God bless his family. May Richard rest in peace!

It’s not often that a Dentist walked in singing a song that their patient had written... but that’s how Dr Meltzer always greeted me. With a song and a prayer from one of my CDs. Over the years I’d given him most all of my catalogue and he honored me with his glorious voice each and every time. We joked we laughed and when I went from Cantor to Rabbi he always called me by my title in the office. When I was suffering he checked in on me by phone personally when my children had their molars extracted he called me to check on them. When the pandemic hit he called to tell me he’d be there when everything got back to normal. What a loss for the world... The most tragic part of this story is that I had a new CD in hand today as I anticipated seeing him after almost a year of pandemic and was given the news by his dental assistant as I prepared for my teeth cleaning. The look in her eyes as she realized I didn’t know already was devastating. I upset everyone there by sobbing in shocked silence as they cried too and apologized deeply that I had not been notified by email or read the news. Doc Meltzer was and is a righteous man who’s memory is seared into my heart. I pray he is singing and teaching my prayers to the angels. Rest In Peace Doc. I will miss your serenades.

You will be missed my dear doctor, I still hear your singing at this moment and forever. Never have meet such inmense pure professional so dedicated gentle soul,can go on and on ,God bless his soul.

Dr. Meltzer was my dentist since I was 18 years old until now, I am Elaine George and 66yrs, old today, Dr Meltzer was the best dentist, professional and classy and caring person I ever met. He always took time to ask about the family and music was always a part of my dental experience. He will truly be missed and I will always think of him with warmth and great admiration of such a wonderful person who touch my life.

In 1982, my mother was a Judge in PG County. While she was infirmed at a sister's house in Mt. Airy MD, before her passing, Dr. Meltzer came
and cared for her because Dr. Meltzer was a beautiful person and an outstanding man who held the highest values and human qualities.
Dr. Meltzer Stayed my Dentist always.
Thank you so very much Sir.
You go see the Judge now.
She'll wanna' thank you again too.

Dr.Meltzer was a very kind person and I won't ever forget him...My deepest condolences and love ,to his love ones....R.I.P Dr.Meltzer ❤

Joanne and I send our most sincere condolences and will truly miss this warm wonderful colleague and fellow member of our beloved Alpha Omega. He was truly a gem! May his memory truly be a blessing for you as it will for us

My heart aches for you. I was a high school classmate at Montgomery Blair High School. Grace and peace from Louisiana.

Dick was an optimistic, big-hearted family man who adored his grandchildren and put a smile on the face of everyone he met. We will miss his positive attitude and warm hugs at the many family events we have attended with him over the years. From all accounts, he lived a blessed life and has a legacy to be proud of. Helene, Kim, Evan, Jason, Fara and the Melzer family, Paul and I wish you peace in the coming days. We hope your wonderful memories of Dick will be of comfort.

We are so sorry for your loss. Dick wasn't one of the nicest people I ever knew, he was actually THE nicest. He genuinely cared for all his friends, colleagues, patients, and all the people in their extended circles. He always asked about my family with genuine interest remembering all my childrens names and facts about them. Dick had a positive impact on everyone who was blessed to have known him. He will be missed enormously.

It's so hard. My sincerest condolences to Helene, Kiimberly, Jason and the grandchildren. May his memories be your blessings. “May God comfort you among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.”
Peace & Love....Robin Dinsmore

I am devastated. Dr. Meltzer was my dentist but also a friend. He was so kind and sensitive to my fears and needs and very understanding to my financial situation.... I am jewish too so we bonded over that. I am so saddened. I wish I could have said a proper goodbye to him.... given him a hug goodbye. I wish this was untrue. I am so so angry at god for this. Gone too soon.... so so upset. What a wonderful wonderful man. Life is unfair. I wish he knew how much he meant to me

Dick was one of the nicest people i have ever known. He was a fellow dentist, fellow member of alpha omega and a friend to me and my family from the first time i attended an alpha omega meeting. His generosity to the hebrew home and to all the endevours our local chapter of alpha omega took on is unmatched. He always had a smile and i mean always and was always there for advise and comradery. I cherished the few times we played golf at woodmont together. I wish only that i had one more chance to tell him and helene how appreciative stacy and i are for all the love and support they have bestowed on my family. years younger, dick was the man i kept trying to emulate, confident, caring, competent, loving , great family man, great friend. Dick may you rest in peace, yoir memory will always be for a blessing.