About The Dr.

Palo Alto Functional Dentistry is an established general dental practice, with a focus on oral health conservation and disease prevention through risk assessment. Dr. Leclerc and the highly trained staff is equipped with the most current techniques and materials, as well as the latest technologies, in order to develop appropriate soft tissue and dental restorative treatment individualized to each patient.

Dr. Leclerc is recognized, licensed and certified by the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM). This discipline involves working with the patient to understand their oral and body health both physically as well as systemically, to create a successful roadmap and outcome for the patient.

Our doctors and staff are oral systemic specialists. Three initial goals of treatment planning will focus on:

1) Appropriate dental materials tested for patients.

2) Saliva Testing and consultation for perio pathogens, candida and cariogenic bacteria.

3) Personalized sleep studies can also be conducted with a take home device.

Results: Personalized mutually agreed upon treatment planning and personal goals.

The doctor is certified by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique (SMART) in conjunction with current recommendations by the Institute for Functional Medicine.  A conservative, preventive, biometric model to dental restoration is the focus of treatment at the office. 

A Diagnodent reflective laser is routinely used for the diagnosis of caries, while low dose digital intra oral and Sirona3D cone beam extra oral imaging is recommended if indicated. These technologies are used when indicated not only for patient implant planning and placement but for oral disease and health assessment.  Our staff is highly skilled in the use of a Pioneer diode laser for specific soft tissue procedures, periodontal treatment and treating recurrent ulcerative oral lesions.