Dr. Finlay & Associates is a family dentist office in Arnold, Maryland, just minutes away from downtown Annapolis. We offer a full range of services including family dentistry, cosmetic dental procedures, and comprehensive restorative care.

At your first visit, we will give you a tour of our Annapolis dentist office. Youll get to meet the staff and Dr. Scott Finlay. Next, well sit down and discuss your personal dental health concerns and goals.

We make visits to the dentist comfortable and relaxing. Our reception area has a fireplace and todays newspaper and a beverage station with flavored coffees, teas, and hot chocolate. Bring your favorite music, or listen to one of our iPods during your treatment. Our dental chairs are equipped with a 32 LCD screen so you can watch television or movies during your visit.

Scott Finlay, DDS, FAGD, FAACD is recognized as one of the top dentists in Annapolis. Since 1986, Dr. Finlay has served the greater Annapolis area, providing comprehensive general and cosmetic dentistry.

Boston College: Undergraduate Training The University of Maryland, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery: Dental Degree (Cum Laude, Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honor Society) Washington D.C. Area Trauma Hospital: Graduate Practice Residency Program

Dr. Scott Finlay has extensive postgraduate training. His studies have focused on restorative and cosmetic dentistry. His training includes continuums of advanced dental study at NYU Dental School in Manhattan, UCLA Dental School in Beverly Hills, California, and the internationally recognized Las Vegas Institute.

Dr. Finlay has studied directly under some of the nations leading gurus in restorative dentistry, including Dr. Pete Dawson in St. Petersburg, Florida, Dr. John Kois in Tacoma, Washington, and Dr. Frank Spears in Seattle, Washington.

Dr. Finlay is one of only 50 dentists worldwide and the only Annapolis dentist to achieve Accredited Fellowship through the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.There is no recognized specialty for cosmetic dentistry and AACD Accreditation is the gold standard in the industry.

Dr. Finlay has been published in several nationally distributed professional journals and is a recent past Contributing Editor of the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, representing the Examiners Perspective. A complete list of his contributed articles can be found on this site. He is the Senior Editor/Author of the Contemporary Concepts in Smile Design: Diagnosis and Treatment Evaluation in Cosmetic Dentistry which is the principal reference for smile design in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistrys Accreditation Credential.

Dr. Finlay is also a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry and past President of the Anne Arundel County Dental Society. Dr. Finlay is a member of the International College of Oral Implantologists and a founding member of the local Pankey/Dawson Study Group.

Dr. Finlay joined the Dawson Academy as a Senior Faculty member in 2008. Although a majority of his professional focus remains his clinical practice, in this capacity as a Senior Faculty for the Dawson Academy, he serves as a teacher and mentor to other dentists across the US and in the United Kingdom and Japan where he lectures on the latest techniques and procedures that he has successfully implemented to provide quality, durable aesthetic dental rehabilitation for his patients. The Dawson Academy is one of the leading iconic continuing education centers in the country that emphasizes a philosophy of complete dentistry for patients based on the principles of biological, structural, and functional health.

Dr. Finlay has appeared on Baltimore FOX 45 Morning News as an expert in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. He also appeared on a health television show in Spring 2006, hosted by Meredith Baxter called A Better Life and was headlined on a similar show in the Fall 2006 A Bride 2 Be. Some of the excerpts of these videos can be viewed in our video segment of this site.

After receiving her doctorate from the University of Maryland, Dr. Perez joined the Annapolis-area dental practice in 2021. With a comprehensive approach, Dr. Perez aims to integrate multiple disciplines into individualized treatment plans for patients with complex needs. Her experience in oral surgery provides her with not only the perspective of a general dentist, but also other treatments such as endodontics, periodontics, occlusion, and prosthodontics.

Mission Statement To strive for Excellence in Dentistry by providing comprehensive, durable, and aesthetic dental rehabilitation for our patients in an empathetic and professional manner in a facility that is comforting for our patients and demonstrates our commitment to their oral health with a team that shares a mutual respect and aspires for self-improvement.

Expect five-star quality and service from our office near Annapolis, Maryland. At Dr. Finlay & Associates, we believe you should be treated like a VIP. Our team of tenured staff takes great pride in the service they provide. Each member of our team is committed to growing and learning so they can deliver to you the best care possible.

We feel excellent cosmetic dentistry begins with a sincere concern for your health and comfort. The staff at Dr. Finlay & Associates takes their time to understand your concerns and dental needs. Individual attention and pampering are what you deserve and should expect from the cosmetic dentists at our Arnold, Maryland practice near Annapolis.

Our Dental Hygienists are second to none. Their gentle touch and tenured experience are only exceeded by their passion and commitment to what they do. They manage patients from toddlers to mature adults, each of them having children themselves. They pride themselves on staying up to date on the latest techniques and therapies to ensure your dental health.

Your comfort and confidence while in the dental chair are our top priority. Our chair-side team is the best in making your experience a smooth and pleasant one. Their support and contributions to Drs. Finlay and Dr. Perez allow the doctors to focus on what is most important: excellence in your dental care.