Dr. Neal Martin was raised in Indianola where he graduated from High School with Honors. He attended Delta State University in Cleveland, MS and pursued a dual major in biology in chemistry. While at Delta State, he achieved an overall 3.73 grade point average. Although it is unusual, Dr. Martin was accepted into dental school with only three years of undergraduate education–as compared to the common four to five year requirement.

He next graduated from The University of Mississippi School of Dentistry in 1985 with a DMD in General Dentistry. Upon graduation 21 years ago he established his dental practice in Saltillo, MS where he provides dental services to all members of the family.

Dr. Martin is a member of The American Dental Association and The Mississippi Dental Association.

He is married to the former Sue Shorter from Braxton, Mississippi. They have three children: Zach, 19 who attends Mississippi State, Jessica, 16 and Elizabeth, 15 who both attend Saltillo High School. Dr. Martin is avidly involved in outdoor recreation. He is a member of the First Baptist Church of Saltillo.