Dr. Danielle Aiken
Dr. Danielle Aiken was born in York, PA, and raised in Miami, Florida. She studied music at both Florida State University and Chicago’s DePaul University. Music continues to be a passion for her; whether it be playing, listening, or attending live performances.
After completing a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree, Dr. Aiken attended the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. She participated as an active member of several groups, including the Gorgas Odontological Honorary Society, the Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honors Society, the Alpha Omega International Dental Society, and a local group called Healthy Smiles for Baltimore Kids.
Dr. Aiken has a wide range of dental interests including Crowns and Bridges, Dental Implants, Root Canal Therapy, Oral Surgery, Digital Dentistry, and many more still to come.
Outside of the office, Dr. Aiken devotes her time to raising her baby girl, Ellie, with her wife at their home in Mt. Washington. She loves family hiking trips with her dog around the numerous trails and parks that Maryland has to offer.
Sheri Berse: Dental Assistant/Treatment Coordinator
Sheri is a Baltimore native who has been with Dr. Lazer for the past 20 years as his Dental Assistant. Sheri is always there for our patients. They have come to rely on her “eye” for aesthetic detail and her easygoing personality to get them through their dental work. She always works to make your experience comfortable, relaxing and enjoyable.
When she’s not helping our patients smile, she enjoys going to the beach with friends, enjoying fresh sushi, and paddle boarding in the summer.
Melissa: Dental Assistant
Originally from Greenwick, Connecticut, Melissa moved to Maryland in 2003. Melissa has been in the dental field since 1996. She started working for Dr. Lazer in October 2003. In her spare time Melissa enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters and 3 dogs. They enjoy going to the beach and spending time with family.
Agnes Chokshi: Dental Hygienist
Agnes is originally from Guam and moved to Maryland in 1999. After graduating from the University of Maryland, College Park, she worked as a dental receptionist for 3 years. During this time, she discovered a great interest in being involved with the clinical aspect of dentistry.
She graduated from the dental hygiene program at BCCC with high honors and is a Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler award recipient. She has been on Dr. Lazer’s team since 2009. Agnes strives to help every patient achieve an optimal level of dental health.
In her spare time Agnes enjoys playing volleyball, traveling, and hiking. Agnes also enjoys spending time with her husband, Deven, daughters Willow and Sage, and her dog Ella.
Kate: Dental Hygienist
Kate is from Reisterstown, MD, where she lives with hubby Mike, daughters Emma and Layla, and their rescue pit-bull Maddie. H\
Kate has worked in the medical field for over 20 years, starting as a vet tech in 2002, then PCT at HCGH, and then as a phlebotomist for a lab in Towson. “I became a hygienist because I want to give people a positive, approachable dental experience. I want them to feel comfortable talking to me and having me care for their oral health”.
Kate enjoys cross-country running, painting, reading historical fiction, and hanging out with family.
Heather: Patient Care Coordinator
Heather is a Pikesville native who currently resides in the White Marsh area. She has been Dr. Lazer’s Patient Care Coordinator for five years. She also brings over 18 years of experience working with patients in the medical field. Patients love being greeted by her warm smile.
Heather is happily married for five years to her husband Tom. She has two wonderful step children. As a family they enjoy going to sporting events and watching sports together. She also enjoys meteorology as a hobby – her nickname is Heather Weather!
Victoria: Patient Care Coordinator
Sherry: Practice Administrator/Financial Coordinator
Sherry has been with Dr. Lazer since August 2022, and has 20 years of dental experience. She has bean married to here husband Rick for 15 years and has three sons and two grandsons. Sherry loves cycling in the summer and spending time with her three pups: Fiona, Dori, and Rocky.