Dr Mara Mariani,

Dr. Mara Mariani, a Buffalo native, now calls Lake Placid her home for advancing dental health and wellness. Dr. Mariani graduated from SUNY Geneseo with a Bachelor's in Biology, obtained a Master's in Natural Science from SUNY Buffalo, and received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from SUNY Buffalo in 2002. She then furthered her education at SUNY Stony Brook's program for Advanced Education in General Dentistry. Today, she is known for her skilled, patient-centered approach to dentistry. Fostering an environment where every patient is met with compassion, Dr Mariani believes that individual patient education is the key to building the foundation towards optimal oral health. Passionate about learning, Dr. Mariani spends numerous hours in continuing education, furthering her skills and expanding knowledge as she believes the only way to offer superior care is to stay current with the ever-evolving world of dentistry, technology, and science. She has completed programs with Spear Institute, Dawson Academy, Pankey Institute, and Clinical Mastery Series, to name a few. Aside from dentistry, Dr. Mariani is also certified by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and is currently working with the Co Active Training Institute Coaching and Leadership programs. Outside the office, you may find Dr. Mariani skiing, hiking, biking, paddling, and camping. Basically, enjoying all the Adirondacks have to offer, often alongside her partner Patrick and their two dogs.