Erginio Fernandez, DMD

Dr. Erginio Fernandez graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2006 with a B.S. in Biology. He went on to receive his Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree from UMDNJ-New Jersey Dental School in 2009. He continued his studies in a post-graduate General Practice residency at Mountainside Hospital in Montclair, NJ.

He is fluent in Spanish and enjoys applying the latest techniques to deliver the most comfortable and state-of-the-art dental care. Dr. Fernandez is a full-time associate for over 12 years at Rand Center for Dentistry.

Dr. Alexa C. Brown

Dr. Alexa C. Brown received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Ramapo College of New Jersey and earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from Dental College of Georgia. She continued with her dental education in periodontics at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Brown is a member of the New Jersey Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, all of which help her stay up to date in the practice of dentistry. Dr. Brown aims to connect with and understand her patient's individual needs, thus enhancing her ability to provide personalized and comprehensive care in a relaxing environment. When outside the office, Dr. Brown enjoys traveling, snowboarding, going to the beach, and spending time with her family, friends, and her dog, Jax.

Dr. Otero

Dr. Otero is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. He earned his Bachelor’s degree at the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) with a major in Chemistry, graduating summa cum laude. After that, he was accepted to the Medical Sciences Campus of UPR School of Dental Medicine where he obtained his doctorate in dental medicine (D.M.D.) graduating top of his class and selected to be part of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Dental Honor Society.

Dr. Otero then moved to New York City to complete a one-year residency in general dental practice at the New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell. He was accepted to the Medical Sciences Campus UPR School of Dental Medicine where he completed a four-year residency program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Dr. Otero is an Associate Professor in the Dental Department at Wyckoff Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY. He is an active member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Dental Association, the NJ Dental Association, and the NJOMS Association, as well as a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Outside work, Dr. Otero enjoys outdoor activities including hiking, running, and bike riding. He has completed the New York and Chicago marathons. He loves to travel and experience new cultures and food.

Taylor R. Finn, D.D.S, MS

Orthodontist

Dr. Finn graduated Cum Laude from Binghamton University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematical Sciences where she was inducted into and served on the executive board of numerous honor societies. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Columbia University in the City of New York. Upon graduation, she was awarded the American Association of Orthodontists Award of Excellence. Following dental school, Dr. Finn completed Orthodontic residency at Columbia University in the City of New York where she received both a Certificate in Orthodontics and a Master of Science in Orthodontics and was the recipient of the Dr. Nicholas DiSalvo Scholarship in Postdoctoral Orthodontics.

Dr. Finn is passionate about access to healthcare and has made contributions to the evidence-based literature to better serve vulnerable populations. Dr. Finn was the recipient of the Birnberg Summer Research Fellowship Award and presented her research numerous times while earning her DDS degree. In residency, she successfully defended her Master’s thesis and was invited to present her research internationally. She presented at the American Association of Orthodontics Annual Session in Chicago, Illinois, where she was the recipient of the William R. Proffit Resident Scholar Award and won Third Place in the Clinical Research Category. She gave an Interactive Talk Presentation at the International Association for Dental Research/Latin American Region (IADR/LAR) General Session and Exhibition with World Congress on Preventative Dentistry (WCPD) in Bogotà, Colombia and was the recipient of the Bernard G. Sarnat Award in Craniofacial Biology.

Beyond her academics and research experience, Dr. Finn aims to deliver the highest quality care while meeting each individual’s specific dental needs. Her patient-centered focus, clinical proficiency, enthusiasm for biomechanics, and compassion for patient care makes her approach as a smile designer unique. She is up to date on the most advanced technology in Orthodontics and has completed extensive training in Invisalign. She is confident that she can help design the smile of your dreams and looks forward to the opportunity!

Maryse Manasse, DMD

Prosthodontist

Dr. Maryse Manasse graduated in 2002 from the College of Saint Elizabeth with a B.S. in Chemistry. After four years, she graduated from New Jersey Dental School in 2006. She realized that she wanted to pursue specialty training and continued an additional three years of Prosthodontic specialty training at New Jersey Dental School. She completed her residency training and started working in the field immediately.

She is a faculty member at New York University, where she holds a Clinical Assistant Professor title in the Implant Dentistry Department. She is a Diplomate and Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). She has published various scientific and peer-reviewed articles, provides her clinical expertise to residents about prosthetics and implant dentistry, and she also is in private practice in New Jersey.

Additionally, she has been selected as a Top Dentist of 2019 in Morris and Essex counties, recognizing her expertise in many specialties, including dental implant restoration, crowns, dentures, “All-on-4” restorations, and full mouth reconstruction! Dr. Manasse has been with Rand Center for Dentistry for over 5 years.

Bridging the gap between academia and clinical experience is a passion that she enjoys. She is currently active in many various professional organizations and provides various community outreach programs to the Greater New York metro area. She is an active lecturer at local study groups and community health affairs. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and long nature walks.

Elisabeth Goldstein, MD

Anesthesiologist

Dr. Elisabeth Goldstein is a board-certified physician anesthesiologist with 15 years of training and a specialization in pediatric anesthesia. She graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and completed her anesthesia residency and her pediatric anesthesia fellowship at New York University. Dr. Goldstein is the founder of Concierge Sedation Associates, an anesthesia practice committed to providing hospital-grade anesthetic care in the dental office setting in the NJ and NY areas.

In her free time, Dr. Goldstein is an avid skier in winter and a beach-goer in summer. She resides in Morris County with her three children, teacup Yorkie, and her husband.