Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Leana B. Thanos, DMD · Neuromuscular & Physiologic Dentistry · Founder, B. Well Dental Studio
Dr. Leana B. Thanos, DMD is a neuromuscular and physiologic dentist in Weston, Florida and the founder of B. Well Dental Studio.
She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry in 1987 and completed advanced postdoctoral training at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI). Her practice focuses on neuromuscular orthotic therapy, full mouth rehabilitation, and the treatment of temporomandibular disorders — with over 200 neuromuscular orthotic cases to date.
Formal training in physiologic dentistry and occlusion.
- Universitat Jaume I — Master’s Program (in progress)
- Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) — Advanced Postdoctoral Training in Neuromuscular Dentistry and Occlusion
- University of Mississippi School of Dentistry — Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.), 1987
Postdoctoral coursework, awards, and ongoing study.
Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI)
- Advanced Functional Aesthetics — Certificate of Excellence
- Practical Occlusion for the Progressive Practice — Award of Excellence
- Mastering Neuromuscular Occlusion — Award of Excellence
- Neuromuscular Orthodontics — Award of Excellence
LVI Global (2024)
- Core I: Foundations in Diagnosing & Treating Complex Cases (21 CE Credits)
- Series 2: Advanced Bite & Orthotic Techniques — Physiologic Dx/Tx Foundations
- Mastering the K7 & Scan Interpretation
Additional Training
- Neuromuscular Orthodontics — Dr. Jay Gerber
- Functional Orthodontics — Dr. Daniella Storino (Monterey, CA)
200+ neuromuscular orthotic cases and counting.
- Neuromuscular orthotic therapy and bite stabilization
- Full mouth rehabilitation guided by physiologic occlusion
- Treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD/TMJ)
- Neuromuscular orthodontics
- Management of complex and previously failed dental cases
Dr. Thanos has completed over 200 neuromuscular orthotic cases, along with numerous full mouth rehabilitation and orthodontic cases focused on long-term functional stability and patient-centered outcomes.
Founder and lead dentist, Weston, Florida.
B. Well Dental Studio — Founder & Lead Dentist
Weston, Florida
Provides comprehensive neuromuscular and physiologic dental care with a focus on complex case diagnosis, interdisciplinary treatment, and long-term functional outcomes.
The clinicians who shaped Dr. Thanos’s training.
- Dr. Clayton Chan
- Dr. Thomas Norman
- Dr. Ramon Prabu
- Dr. Jay Gerber
Diagnostic tools used to identify the physiologic jaw position.
- K7 jaw tracking system
- Electromyography (EMG)
- TENS — Transcutaneous Electrical Neural Stimulation
- CBCT imaging
- Digital scanning and treatment planning
Her approach focuses on identifying the physiologic jaw position and creating harmony between muscles, joints, and occlusion for long-term stability.
Dentistry that extends beyond teeth alone.
Dr. Thanos believes that dentistry should extend beyond treating teeth alone. Her philosophy centers on the connection between the bite, musculature, and overall health, with the goal of delivering stable, comfortable, and biologically sound outcomes.
At B. Well Dental Studio, this philosophy is reflected in a comprehensive, personalized approach designed to support both oral health and overall well-being.