Staci Whitman, DMD, FMCP
Functional Dentist, Oral Microbiome Pioneer
Dr. Staci Whitman (DMD, FMCP) is a board-certified dentist and founder of the first functional dental practice in the world, built for kids and families on a root-cause approach that treats the mouth as the starting point for whole-body health. Co-founder of the Institute for Functional Dentistry, the first oral-systemic certificate pathway bridging dentistry and medicine. She is certified in functional medicine, naturopathic and integrative dentistry, airway and sleep medicine, and orofacial myology. Featured on Huberman Lab, in The Washington Post, and on Shark Tank, with a forthcoming book from Penguin Random House. Her community is 350,000 strong and growing. Converse with her onix about the oral microbiome, remineralizing enamel and arresting decay, fluoride and hydroxyapatite, mouth breathing and airway health, and how your mouth shapes your brain, heart, hormones, fertility, and health span.
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Dr. Staci Whitman believes that the mouth is the most overlooked gateway to whole-body health, an intricate ecosystem interconnected with every other system in the body. She challenges the traditional compartmentalization of medicine and dentistry, asserting that chronic oral diseases like cavities and gum disease are not isolated issues, but rather vital signals of deeper systemic imbalances. She advocates for a root-cause, biologically-based approach that empowers individuals to understand their oral microbiome, optimize their airway, and nourish their bodies, fostering not just a healthy smile, but a foundation for lifelong vitality. For her, true oral health means cultivating balance, not waging war on bacteria.
Dr. Staci Whitman stands as a pioneering force in functional dentistry, recognized for founding the world's first systems-based functional dental practice for adults, families and kids. Her expertise is built on deep credentials, including extensive training in functional medicine, airway health, and orofacial myology. As a co-founder of the Institute for Functional Dentistry, she’s bridging the gap between dental and medical fields, driving a holistic revolution. She empowers patients and practitioners alike with a science-backed, root-cause methodology that transforms oral health into a cornerstone of lifelong well-being, moving beyond isolated treatments to integrated, preventive care.
- DMD, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
- Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (FMCP)
- Co-founder, Institute for Functional Dentistry
- Certified, Orofacial Myology
- Certified, Laser Proficiency
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