Meet The Doctor

“Average” has never been good enough for Dr. Ryan Lepore, especially when it comes to his family and his patients. This philosophy stems from a phrase Dr. Lepore’s dad instilled in him as a young boy: “Maximize your potential.” These three simple words are an unbroken thread that weaves through every part of his life.

Dr. Lepore did his best to do so when playing youth hockey, studying in dental school, and now as an enthusiastic lifelong learner and educator in dentistry. Last and probably most important, he does not settle for average when it comes to being the best husband and father. Dr. Lepore applies these uncompromising principles to the care of his patients, too.

By developing close bonds within a concierge and boutique dental environment, Dr. Lepore truly gets to know you as a one-of-a-kind individual. He can then equip you with personalized guidance – empowering you to be the best parent, partner, and healthiest, happiest self! As a functional dental medicine specialist, Dr. Lepore also connects the dots between dental symptoms and their many root causes. You are more than your smile, and your oral health does not exist in isolation from the wellness of the rest of “you”.

The Journey To Concierge Dental Wellness

Dr. Lepore was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but grew up locally in Pinellas County. He attended Tarpon Springs High School before attaining undergraduate and dental school degrees from the University of Florida. Despite a rigorous course of study, Dr. Lepore held down a job throughout dental school.

While acquiring continuing education, Dr. Lepore took a step back from the traditional model learned in dental school: Identify a problem and simply fix that problem. Instead, Dr. Lepore, through going to doctors’ visits for both himself and his family, wondered why healthcare had become so impersonal and sterile. Enduring long wait times for doctors who took almost no time with patients inspired him to focus on the “whys” behind the problem and take a step back to apply the principle of “Begin with the End in Mind.” He embarked on creating a practice that was preventive versus reactive – that protected the tooth from breakage or the effects of gum disease rather than one that fixed the tooth after it was already broken or weakened. This approach has resulted in care that costs less and is more pleasant for the patient.

So, Dr. Lepore stays true to the “comprehensive dentistry” part of his practice’s name. He screens for indicators of health problems that go beyond the oral cavity. Furthermore, he works with other medical providers on diagnoses and multi-faceted treatments for acid reflux, diabetes, cardiac conditions, sleep apnea, and sleep-disordered breathing conditions. As Dr. Lepore likes to say, “We are not just looking at your teeth. We are looking at the whole you.”