After completing her dental education in Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Mexico, in 2007, Dr. Alvarez pursued a 3-year Prosthodontic Specialty Residency at LSU Dental School where she was awarded a Master of Science Degree in Dentistry in 2016. During her residency, Dr. Alvarez was mentored by globally recognized dental educators.

Dr. Alvarez published an article, "How to Bond Zirconia: The APC Concept," while in her residency concerning the most popular and esthetic materials in dentistry. She has also published in collaboration with Dr. Bill Robbins, "Treatment Options for the Replacement of the Maxillary Lateral Incisor" and "Restoratively guided orthodontic treatment: The pre-orthodontic bonding concept."