A Baltimore native, Dr. Alex Barton D.M.D. grew up in the Towson area and attended the Saint Paul's Schools. Upon graduation from St. Paul's Upper School, Dr. Barton attended the George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where he obtained a B.S. in Public Health in 2015. 

Prior to beginning dental school at the University of New England, Dr.Barton worked as a lab technician in the Neurology Department at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine doing mass spectrometry. During his time in dental school Dr. Barton spent many hours volunteering at the PrebleStreet Soup Kitchen and helped create and manage a student-run study club. Additionally, he pursued several externships in Oral Surgery along the east coast and spent three months on rotation at a federally Qualified Health Center in Augusta, Maine. 

Dr. Barton is a member in good standing in the American Dental Association, the Maryland State Dental Association, the Baltimore County Dental Association, as well as the American Academy of Facial Aesthetics through which he completed an intensive certification program to provide various cosmetic procedures. Dr. Barton enjoys fishing, skiing, and playing squash. When not on the go he is most often spending time with his wife, Kells, and their English Bulldog, Winnie.

Dr. Alexandra Welzel, a native of Germany, has been providing exceptional dental care for over 30 years.  Her passion lies in listening to each individual, and working with them to find the ideal solution in a caring and nurturing environment.   She can help you find your best smile using cosmetic options including straightening teeth with clear aligners, teeth whitening, veneers, crowns, bridges, bonding and more.  

She is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the Maryland Dental Association , the Baltimore City Dental Society and the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). Dr. Welzel is the AGD recipient of the prestigious 'Fellow of Academy of General Dentistry' award, in recognition of a commitment to oral care that goes above and beyond traditional education and licensing requirements. She enjoys learning about the latest advances in dentistry through continuing education and collaborating with her peers in frequent case study sessions.     

In her spare time, Dr. Welzel enjoys outdoor activities, from cycling and swimming to designing her own garden.

• Graduated from a Dental School, RWTH Aachen,  Germany in 1992.

• Completed research and Doctoral Thesis, Magna Cum Laude, at the Department of Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery at the RWTH Aachen, Germany in 1994, where she was awarded Doctor Of Medical Dentistry (Dr. med. dent.).
• Private practice in Germany until 1996.
• Completed 3 years of residency in Advanced General Dentistry with enrollment in the MSOB program at the University of Maryland Baltimore College of Dental Surgery and received her American Dental License in 1998.
• Is an active member of dental organizations including the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Nicole Esquilín was born and raised in Puerto Rico where she completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Puerto Rico, and later obtained her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. She subsequently completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at Chase Brexton Health Clinic with NYU Langone in Baltimore City. She is trained to perform restorative work, fixed and removable prosthesis, and endodontic treatment. She is also certified to perform clear aligner treatment with Invisalign and SureSmile.

Dr. Esquilín is proud to offer the highest level of care to her patients by working with them to develop a treatment plan that best suits their needs. Above and beyond addressing her patient’s oral health and cosmetic needs she aims to ensure they feel heard and relaxed while they are being cared for. A native Spanish speaker she is able to offer bilingual care to those who request it.

She is very passionate about giving back to the community and has volunteered on dental mission trips to Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, providing dental care to underserved communities. She is a current member of the AEGD, Maryland Academy of General Dentistry, JADA, and ADA, which enables her to stay up to date on new techniques and discoveries in the field of dentistry.

In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, salsa dancing, exploring different culinary cuisines, admiring the ocean, and spending time with loved ones.    

• Graduated Magna Cum Laude from NY University College of Dentistry in 1978
• Trained for an additional four years in three hospitals in General Dentistry, General & Maxillofacial Prosthodontics.
• Taught as a Clinical Associate Professional for two years at the University of MD Dental College where he completed his postdoctoral masters in Oral Sciences.
• Presently Clinical Assistant Professor for the dean's faculty at the UM Dental College postgraduate prosthodontic department.
• Is an active member of many dental organizations including the American Dental Association , the American College of Prosthodontics, the International College of Oral Implantology , the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicineand the Maryland Sleep Apnea Society.
• Dr. K. Michael Murphy practices are the leading edge of digital cosmetic, complex restorative and implant dentistry.
• Is committed to technical excellence and kind and gentle service to those in need of oral health care.
• Qualified dentist to treat snoring and sleep disordered breathing.