Manuel A. De Leon DDS Biologic Dentist
Manuel A. De Leon DDS is a dental implantologist and Biologic Dentist in Ocala, FL, practicing Integrative and Functional Dental Medicine, which incorporates Functional Medicine principles and practices with the art and science of Dentistry. Dr. De Leon received his dental degree from University of San Carlos in Guatemala USC of G of Dental Surgeon Feb.1978. Became Board Certified Naturopath (BCNP) in 2021 by the American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board, with training from the American College of Integrative Medicine and Dentistry Board Certified (IBDM). Studied and trained dental implantology at University of Texas at San Antonio, Medical College of Georgia and University of Puerto Rico .University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) TMJ and pain management. He has augmented his studies with extensive training in traditional dental modalities, as well as Functional Medicine. He has advanced trained in Oxygen and Ozone Therapy and its applications in dentistry as well as Applied Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice and Advanced Practice Modules through Institute for Functional Medicine.
Postdoctoral Training
- Functional Medicine Advanced Practice Modules
- Immune/Inflammation Module 2023-2025
- Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, Institute for Functional Medicine 2023-2025
Formal Education
- University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine and Clinical Research of Head, Neck, and TMJ Pain Management. A medical/Dental team Approach. 1986-1987. 1987-1988. Dr. Terry Tanaka. Program Director.
- University of California at Los Angeles. School of Dentistry.
TMJ Mini-Residency Program.1988-1989
- The John E. Anderson graduate School of Management at UCLA.
Executive Management Certificate. 1995
- University of Texas at San Antonio. Dental Implant Preceptorship .2006- 2007
- Medical College of Georgia. Implant Maxi Program. 2007-2008.
- University of Puerto Rico and Tatum Implant Education.
Advanced Implant Surgical Program. 2008-2009.
- I.B.D.M. (Integrative Biologic Dental Medicine)2019-2021. American College of Integrative Medicine and Dentistry, School of Integrative Biologic Dental Medicine, Saddle Brook, NJ.
