Meet The Elmwood Dental Team

Dr. LaMar is a Doctor of Dental Surgery specializing in prosthodontics and dental restoration. He trained in prosthetic dentistry at the Eastman Dental Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

As a Prosthodontist, Dr. LaMar limits his practice to the replacement of missing teeth, and the restoration of severely compromised teeth. He has developed the Hybridge Implant Protocols, which have significantly reduced the time and expense of dental implant treatment.

He is an Assistant Professor at the Eastman Dental Center's Department of Prosthodontics and a member of the American College of Prosthodontists, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID). He lectures nationally on the topics of Implant Dentistry and Prosthodontics. Dr. LaMar is the prosthodontic education director of the LaMar Training Center and the Rochester Dental Implant Network.

Dr. James LaMar is a practicing General Dentist and Implantologist. He completed his (DMD) Dental Degree at Tufts Dental School in Boston Massachusetts and his advanced dental Implant training at Loma Linda University in California.

As an Implantologist, Dr. LaMar limits his practice to the surgical aspects of the dental implant process.

As a Diplomate of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), and a member of the International Congress of Implantologists, Dr. LaMar lectures on topics of implants and bone grafting procedures and is the Surgical Educational Director of the LaMar Training Center and the Rochester Dental Implant Network.

Dr. Baleno was born and raised in LeRoy, NY where he graduated high school prior to escaping the cold and receiving his B.S in Molecular and Microbiology from the University of Central Florida followed by his DMD from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Baleno enjoyed several years practicing in the Orlando area prior to relocating back to Rochester in early 2010 to join Elmwood Dental.

Dr. Baleno has participated in extensive continuing education to advance his knowledge and skills to provide the latest and most comfortable treatments available in general restorative dentistry, implant restorations, crown and bridge, root canal therapy, surgery and sleep apnea. Most of all, Dr. Baleno prides himself on the relationship he builds with his patients, his role in their dental education, and the sense of fulfillment shared by the entire dental team and patient in restoring and maintaining a healthy, confident smile.

Dr. Alejandro Sánchez-Lara received his dental degree in 2007 from the Universidad Intercontinental in Mexico City. Dr. Alex continued his education at the Universidad Intercontinental and received his certificate in Prosthodontics in 2010. After completion, Dr. Alex worked as a Prosthodontist in a private practice in Querétaro, Mexico.

Dr. Alex continued his education in the United States of America and completed the program of Advanced Education in General Dentistry in 2016 and graduated in 2018 from the Prosthodontics program at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester.

In 2015, the University of Rochester awarded Dr. Alex the Stanley L Handelman fellowship award of excellence. In 2016, Dr. Alex was awarded the Basil G. Bibby Fellowship Fund for Excellence in Oral Health Research. In 2017 Dr. Alex received the GNYAP Student Grant award and in 2018, the Dr. Gerald Graser award.

Dr. Alex has a special interest in aesthetics and restorative dentistry. He has published an article in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry and ACP messenger. Dr. Alex is currently working on manuscripts for future publications on the accuracy of different intraoral scanners marginal and internal gap of restorations.

Dr. Alex currently is a Clinical Instructor in Prosthodontics at the University of Rochester’s dental department located in the hospital. Dr. Alex is also a full-time Assistant Professor for the University of Rochester at the Eastman Institute of Oral Health. Dr. Alex assists teaching current residents in General Dentistry, Community Dentistry, and Dentistry and Prosthodontic departments.

A Florida native, Dr. Melissa Baleno attended Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Biology as well as Doctor of Dental Medicine. She practiced in Orlando, FL prior to relocating to Rochester. Dr. Baleno has completed a residency in Advanced General Dentistry and is a standing member of the American Dental Association and New York State Dental Association.

Dr. Baleno has participated in extensive continuing education including a one year comprehensive residency program at the University of Rochester Eastman Dental Center. She enjoys working with children, as well as adults, and provides dental services including general restorative procedures, implant restorations, crown and bridge and root canal therapy. Dr. Baleno prides herself on listening to the individual concerns and goals of each patient to provide a lasting, healthy and confident smile.

The following dentists have completed extensive training in Implant Dentistry, including the Elmwood Dental Implant Continuum Certification. After your implant surgery, these doctors can complete your treatment by carefully fitting your prosthetic replacement teeth.

Dr. Michael Daly was born and raised in Westchester County, NY. He developed an interest in dentistry while obtaining his Bachelor of Science degree at Stonehill College in Easton, MA. There he interned with an oral surgeon, and quickly realized the satisfaction of working with patients and restoring oral function and esthetics.

Dr. Daly graduated Magna Cum Laude from The University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine. He continued his education at an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program at the VA Medical Center in Providence, Rhode Island.

After spending a few years in Buffalo, Dr. Daly developed a genuine love for Western NY. He met his future wife, Dr. Kayleigh Comfort Daly, in dental school. They now reside in Webster, NY with their daughter Eliana and dog Lily.

Dr. Daly’s thorough yet conservative approach to patient care makes him a wonderful addition to our practice. He looks forward to meeting all existing and new patients. In his spare time, Dr. Daly loves spending time with his family and friends. He also loves sports, cheering on his NY Giants and having in depth conversations with his wife over who the best NY football team is.

Dr. Kayleigh Comfort Daly was born and raised in Webster, New York. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree from St. John Fisher College she attended dental school at SUNY Buffalo. Dr. Comfort Daly loves the comprehensive nature of general dentistry and continued her training at St. Joseph’s Hospital General Practice Residency. She encompassed extended training in various areas of dentistry including pediatrics, endodontics, oral surgery and dental prosthetics.

Dr. Comfort Daly prides herself in her commitment to clinical excellence while always placing the patient first. She has traveled both nationally and internationally to provide dentistry in under served areas. She values education and staying up to date on the latest techniques and developments in the field.

In her spare time, Dr. Comfort Daly enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, running, and rooting for the Buffalo Bills.

Dr. Adila Khan is a general dentist certified by the American National Board of Dental Examination (NBDE) as well as the National Dental Examining Board (NDEB) of Canada. She practices the full scope of general dentistry, with an extensive experience in endodontics, fixed and removable restorative prosthodontics, dental extractions, cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, and pediatric dentistry.

After receiving her undergraduate degree in Biology from Concordia University and graduate degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Montreal, Dr. Khan attained her Doctor in Dental Medicine degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. She has also completed postdoctoral residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) from the Eastman Institute of Oral Health at the University of Rochester.

Dr. Khan truly values the relationships she develops with her patients and personalizes the dental care to their specific needs. She strives to bring her patients the highest standard of care at every visit and guides them towards a lifetime of optimal oral health.

Son of a retired Foreign Service diplomat, educated at English schools, living in Iran, Italy, Spain and Argentina, until he attended undergraduate studies at Georgetown in Washington, D.C. and then went on to dental school at University of Maryland at Baltimore. Dr. Lehfeldt completed a general practice residency at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington, D.C., and then joined a Maryland practice as an associate dentist for 3 years.

"Dr. Chris" as he is called at Elmwood Dental, fell in love with Rochester and its snowy winters on a visit to friends, and joined Elmwood Dental Group in 1991, helping our patients with all their family dental needs. His fluency in American Sign Language removes the barrier to communication with many patients who are deaf and hard of hearing.

Dr. Chris keeps on top of the newest techniques and information in dentistry, having attained 1,000+ continuing education hours.

In the summer, Dr. Chris enjoys hiking and camping in the Adirondacks and Catskills. He is working on completing the Northville Lake Placid Trail after completing the Devil’s Path in sections, having had climbed all 4000+ foot peaks in the Northeastern states of the United States. When not hiking, he can be found reading biographies and mystery novels.