Dr. Mariano is a Pennsylvania native from the Jersey Shore, PA area.  After high school Dr. Mariano graduated Magna Cum Laude from Lycoming College with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology.  He then earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry where he was valedictorian of his class as well as a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society.  Dr. Mariano pursued his specialty education in orthodontics at Temple University where he earned his Certificate in Orthodontics and received his Master of Science degree in oral biology.  He currently is board eligible with the American Board of Orthodontists.  He maintains memberships in the American Association of Orthodontists, Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, and Pennsylvania Dental Association.

For the past two years, after completion of his formal education, Dr. Mariano has been in private practice as an orthodontist in State College and Lock Haven, PA.  When not creating beautiful smiles in the office, Dr. Mariano enjoys spending family time with his wife Kim and daughter Eleanor.