LEONA MEDITZ
Author • Speaker • Oral-Systemic Health Educator
Creator of Diffuse the Dental Implant Time Bomb
Protecting Implants. Preserving Natural Teeth. Improving Whole-Body Health.
Dental implants are now the standard of care for tooth replacement — yet peri-implant disease, periodontal inflammation, and oral-systemic health complications continue to rise.
Leona Meditz delivers engaging, evidence-informed presentations that help dental professionals, healthcare teams, and the public better understand the connection between oral inflammation and systemic disease while improving long-term implant and natural tooth success.
Programs are based on concepts from the book Diffuse the Dental Implant Time Bomb and are designed to inspire action, improve patient outcomes, and strengthen team communication.
FEATURED PRESENTATIONS
1. Dentist Continuing Education Lecture
“Diffuse the Dental Implant Time Bomb”
2-Hour CE Course for Dentists
Topics Include:
- Rising rates of peri-implant disease
- Oral-systemic inflammation and chronic disease
- Protecting implant longevity
- Periodontal risk assessment
- Patient communication strategies
- The role of collaborative care
- Reducing systemic health risks connected to oral inflammation
Ideal For:
- Dental associations
- Study clubs
- Continuing education programs
- Implant-focused practices
- Multi-doctor groups
Format:
- Live in-person or virtual
- Includes audience Q&A
- CE-ready educational presentation
Typical Honorarium:
$2,500 – $5,000
(plus travel expenses when applicable)
2. Dental Team Workshop
“Diffuse the Dental Implant Time Bomb Team Boot Camp”
4-Hour Interactive Workshop
Designed For:
Dentists, hygienists, assistants, treatment coordinators, and front office teams.
Workshop Outcomes:
- Build a unified oral-systemic health message
- Improve implant maintenance protocols
- Increase patient case acceptance
- Strengthen periodontal and implant conversations
- Enhance patient retention and trust
- Create consistent team communication
Includes:
- Team engagement exercises
- Patient communication scripting
- Risk awareness training
- Implant and natural tooth preservation strategies
- Actionable systems practices can implement immediately
Typical Honorarium:
$4,500 – $8,500
(plus travel expenses when applicable)
3. Public & Professional Introduction Lecture
“Diffuse the Dental Implant Time Bomb”
1-Hour Educational Presentation
Audience:
- Dentists
- Healthcare professionals
- Community groups
- Wellness organizations
- Patients and the public
Presentation Focus:
- Warning signs of implant and gum disease
- How oral inflammation affects heart, brain, metabolism, and immune health
- Why protecting natural teeth matters
- Prevention strategies for long-term health
- Empowering patients to ask better questions
Ideal For:
- Libraries
- Community wellness events
- Healthcare symposiums
- Corporate wellness programs
- Public education events
Typical Honorarium:
$750 – $2,000
(community and nonprofit rates available)
ABOUT LEONA MEDITZ
Leona Meditz is an advocate for greater awareness surrounding the connection between oral health, dental implants, periodontal disease, and systemic inflammation. Through education-focused presentations and workshops, she helps audiences better understand how prevention, early intervention, and collaborative care can improve both oral and overall health outcomes.
AVAILABLE FORMATS
- Keynote Presentations
- Continuing Education Lectures
- Team Workshops
- Public Speaking Engagements
- Meet & Greet / Book Signing Events
- Virtual or In-Person Programs
BOOKING INFORMATION
Topics Can Be Customized For:
- Dental associations
- Implant study clubs
- Healthcare conferences
- Community wellness programs
- Corporate wellness initiatives
- Private dental practices
To inquire about availability, customized presentations, or speaking engagements, contact: