Dr. Aliana grew up in sunny south Florida. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Florida, where she received her bachelor's degree in Food Science & Human Nutrition. She then moved to Philadelphia to complete her Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania. At Penn, she was inducted into both, the Matthew Cryer Honor Society & the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society. Dr. Aliana stayed in the northeast and received her specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry from Columbia University- NewYork Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. She is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, and the Dayton Dental Society.

Dr. Aliana was raised to be bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish. When not working, she enjoys traveling, being on the water, trying new restaurants, playing tennis, and binge watching HGTV. She enjoys college football season and never misses an opportunity to cheer on the Florida Gators. She is excited to settle down in Ohio with her husband, who is also a dentist.