Dr. Marianela Cardenas received her Certificate in Orthodontics from Nova Southeastern University and her Masters Degree in Orthodontics from Universidad Intercontinental, Mexico City. She was also granted her dental degree from Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas.

Dr. Marianela Cardenas has over 20 years of experience in the field and has passed the written examination of the American Board of Orthodontics, the only specialty board recognized by the American Dental Association. Besides private practice she has been an Associate Professor in the Postgraduate Department of Orthodontics at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine since 2006.

She is an active member of the ADA, American Association of Orthodontists and South Florida Association of Orthodontists. On her free time Dr. Cardenas enjoys expending time with her husband and her three gracious children.