Dr. Verkler graduated from the University of Florida before earning her doctorate from the University of Louisville. She remains active in the dental community as a member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, West Coast District Dental Association, and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. She completed a residency with the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain and completed training with Misch International Implant Institute and The Engel Institute for Implants Clearwater/Dunedin. Dr. Verkler and her husband, Brandon, and their two boys are residents of Palm Harbor and attend the Palm Harbor United Methodist Church.