Dr. Finkler earned her Bachelors of Sciences degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore County graduating with honors in 2004 majoring in Biology with a Psychology minor. In 2008 she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from University of Maryland Baltimore College of Dental Surgery. Upon graduation, Dr. Finkler interned at the Kernan Medical Center working on adults and children with special needs. Following graduation, Dr. Finkler came on board with Larry A Layton and Associates and established herself as an integral component of this thriving practice. Dr. Finkler went on to purchase the practice from Dr. Layton in 2015 and moved the practice from Slade Avenue to its modern facility in the Executive Center at Hooks Lane.

Dr. Finkler prides herself on staying abreast of the latest technological advancements in dentistry. She has advanced education, training, and certifications in a broad range of dental services such as Implant placement and restoration, Esthetic dentistry and the use of CEREC Digital Impression Scanning techniques allowing crowns to be completed in one day. She is a member of the Maryland State Dental Association, International Team for Implantology, Cerec Study Club, Terrapin Study Club, Owings Mills Study Club, and Baltimore magazine's Best Dentist since 2009.

Dr. Layton was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland and currently resides in Owings Mills with his wife Jill and their three sons. He was educated in the public school system and has subsequently attended the University of Maryland, College Park in 1971. He was accepted to the University Of Maryland Baltimore College Of Dental Surgery. In 1973, Dr. Layton successfully completed dental school and in 1978 he graduated with honors from Gorgas Odontological Honorary Society and Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honor Society. Upon graduation, Dr. Layton enlisted in the United States Navy where he studied Prosthetics, Periodontics and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. He completed his years in the service in 1981 to become an associate of Dr. Meyer Gotthelf in his Mount Washington practice in Baltimore County. Soon thereafter Dr. Layton purchased the practice and moved it to Slade Avenue in Pikesville.

After 35 years running his practice, he sold his practice to his associate Dr. Finkler. He continues to practice providing the quality of care that he provided as an owner now as an associate at Cosmetic Dental Center.

Dr. Layton is a consummate professional who continues to better himself and stay atop the latest developments in dentistry. He regularly attends continuing education courses in cosmetic and general dentistry. Dr. Layton is dedicated to his patients and provides a family-like atmosphere, making the patient experience as pleasant as possible, while providing his patients the highest level of care.

Dr. Mark Briner, raised in Cumberland, Maryland and currently living in Cockeysville, joins our practice directly from his longstanding business in Towson. He is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University, where he received a BA degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences in 1983. In 1988, he earned his DDS degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, where he was a member of both the Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honor Society and one of Dr. Frank Serios initial Dominican Dental Mission Teams, volunteering to provide desperately needed dental treatment to outlying villages in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Since graduating, he has been working in private practice, predominantly in business for himself since 1997, and continuing his education with advanced training in a variety of techniques including the latest in cosmetic dental updates, prosthodontics, advanced restoration of dental implants, Cerec; same day crowns. He also is licensed provider for Clear Correct clear retainer orthodontic therapy, providing his adult patients with alternatives to traditional braces with metal-free orthodontic options. Dr. Briner has extensive fine arts training which assists him immensely in the aesthetic proficiency of his cosmetic dental practice.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Briner is very active in the fine and theatrical arts, serving on the board of directors for several local theatrical organizations as well as alternately working as a performer, director, costume designer, and producer for various production companies throughout the Baltimore/DC metro areas, as well as being a published playwright. He is also the father of two immensely talented children who are pursuing artistic careers in Dallas and New York.

Melissa (Elliott) Wood , DDS joins our practice after working for over eight years at Harford County Dentistry. She has experience in all aspects of dentistry and focuses on providing comprehensive general and preventive dental care to her patients. Dr. Wood takes pride in her ability to connect with patients on a personal level. This allows her to develop treatment plans to meet each patients unique goals and needs. Dr. Wood is committed to staying on the leading edge of dentistry and keeping up to date with the latest advancements and technologies.

Dr. Wood is a Maryland native. She grew up in Baltimore County and attended Maryvale Preparatory School. She graduated from Loyola University of Maryland, magna cum laude. She notes the highlight of her college experience was studying abroad in New Zealand. She received her dental education at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. She enhanced her studies by partaking in the University of Maryland's Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program.