Dr. Alina de la Torre was born and raised in Tampa. After graduating from the Academy of the Holy Names High School, she earned her Bachelors in Science degree from the University of Miami. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the University of Florida in 2005.
While attending dental school, Dr. de la Torre was a member of the American Student dental Association (ASDA) and the President of PSI Omega Dental Fraternity. After earning her dental degree, she completed a one year residency in Advanced Education of General Dentistry, where she became Invisalign certified and studied at the Dawson Center of the Advancement of Dentistry.
Dr. de la Torre is an active member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, Hillsborough County Dental Association, West Coast Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, and the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation. She is also a member of the Aesthetic Advancements from which she has received certification in both Botox Cosmetic and Dermal Fillers. Dr. de la Torre also enjoys being active at the state and local levels for the practice of dentistry where she serves on several committees. She attends over the required CEUsannually, and enjoys training at the Spear Education Campus in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. de la Torre is dedicated to the pursuit of clinical excellence, and providing the highest quality of care for her patients.
I have worked in dentistry for 25 years and I love the field. It is so rewarding to be able to establish long term relationships with families and help them achieve their smile goals. My philosophy is to always treat patients how I would want to be treated. I have been Dr. de la Torres Office Manager since 2010. I was born and raised right here in Tampa (you dont meet many of us) and graduated from University of Florida. I have a wonderful daughter now attending the University of Florida (Go Gators!) and am married to my soul mate (how lucky am I?!). I am passionate about traveling; especially outside the U.S.. Experiencing other cultures enriches my life in countless ways. I also love to watch movies (superheros-rock!), listen to vinyl with my husband and read books of all types. Please feel free to call me anytime, I am here to help you.
My name is April, and I am happy to have recently joined this amazing team at Delatorre Dentistry. I have been practicing dental hygiene for over 19 years and I love helping patients achieve healthy smiles! I was born and raised in northern Virginia and moved to Florida in 2017. I received by B.S. of Science in Dental Hygiene in May 2000 from Old Dominion University. When Im not at the office, I can be found with my family. My husband John and I have been married for 18 years. We have 4 children: Colin, age 17; Landon, age 14; and Aubrey and Abel (twins), age 9. We also have a 1-year old Aussie Doodle named Finn. I spend most of my free time watching Aubrey dance and Abel play soccer. Im looking forward to meeting you.
My name is Stephanie and I enjoy being a hygienist at Delatorre Dentistry. I have been a hygienist for over 10 years. I grew up in Texas and moved to Florida in 2017. I have really enjoyed living in warm and sunny Florida. I attended Angelo State University and received my B.S. in Biology in 2003, then attended Texas Womans University to receive my B.S. in dental hygiene in 2008. The best part of my career as a dental hygienist is meeting new people and learning new things from them. I also love the rewarding feeling I get from making an impact on my patients health. I take pride in being thorough and making patients feel comfortable. I take the time to educate my patients and answer any questions they may have. In my free time, I keep busy with my 11 year old son and my boyfriend. I like to stay active, travel and try new things.
My name is Leigh, and I am one of Dr. de la Torres dental assistants. I started my career in 1985. Prior to working with Dr. de la Torre I worked for the previous owner of this practice for over 20 years! I have always enjoyed getting to know our patients and I have developed relationships with them throughout the years. I enjoy helping patients with their dental needs and guiding them through their dental process. Our whole team is dedicated to our patients, and we all work very well together. When I am not working with my dental family at Delatorre Dentistry I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
My name is Alicia, I am one of the dental assistants here at Delatorre Dentistry. I joined this amazing team over three years ago and I am extremely grateful. I feel so fortunate to have found such a wonderful dental family. I enjoy talking with patients and making them feel at ease while they are here. I had an extreme dental phobia as a child, which helps me sympathize how patients feel and want to help them overcome their fears. I was born in Arkansas ( that started my country accent). My parents, my two older brothers and myself moved to Florida when I was 4 years old. We lived outside of Gainesville and that started my love for the Florida Gators. When I was 19, I moved to North Carolina and lived there for 25 years. The weather was beautiful in NC but FL has always been home to me. My husband is a flight chief in the Air Force and when we got the news he was getting transferred to MacDill Air Force Base, I was thrilled! He was getting me back to my home, I am so happy to be back in sunny FL. I love being two hours away from my family that live outside of Gainesville. I go visit them quite often. I have an 20 year old daughter Savannah that attends UCF in Orlando and 15 year old son Kody that attends Steinbrenner High School. I love seeing all our patients leave with a smile and say, this wasnt bad at all!
