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For Dentists (DDS/DMD)

Aesthetics Training for Dentists (DDS/DMD)

Leverage your expertise in facial anatomy and oral structures to expand into aesthetic medicine. As a dentist, you already possess advanced injection skills and deep knowledge of perioral aesthetics—our hands-on training helps you master Botox, dermal fillers, and full-face rejuvenation techniques.

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The AAOPM Difference

Why Choose AAOPM

More than training — a complete ecosystem designed to help you succeed in aesthetic medicine.

100K+ Healthcare Professionals

Join a Thriving Community

You're not alone on this journey. Connect with over 100,000 healthcare professionals in our exclusive community forum. Share experiences, ask clinical questions, get real advice from peers who've been where you are, and build relationships that last beyond the classroom.

Peer support network Clinical discussions Business insights

Hands-On Live Training

Practice on real patients under expert supervision. Our small-group format ensures personalized attention and immediate feedback. Available for beginners through advanced providers.

Beginner → Advanced

Business & Marketing

"How do I get patients?" — the #1 question we hear. We answer it with comprehensive marketing strategies, patient acquisition tactics, and practice growth education.

#1 Question Answered

Mentorship & Guidance

Personal support at every step. Our faculty are here to guide your journey into aesthetics.

Tools & Resources

KPI calculators, treatment protocols, consent forms, and business templates included.

Trusted Vendors

Exclusive discounts on products, equipment, and services from vetted partners.

Job Placement

Access our exclusive board connecting you with clinics hiring aesthetic providers.

A Proven Framework for Success

Trust the system that's helped 100,000+ students successfully transition into aesthetics and build thriving practices. From your first injection to a full aesthetic practice, we've mapped the path.

Practice Growth

Why Dentists Are Expanding Into Aesthetics

Aesthetic medicine is a natural extension of dental practice, offering therapeutic and cosmetic benefits for your patients.

  • Natural Practice Extension: Facial aesthetics complements your existing dental services, allowing you to offer comprehensive smile and facial rejuvenation.
  • TMJ & Bruxism Treatment: Use Botox therapeutically to treat TMJ disorders, chronic jaw pain, and teeth grinding—providing real relief for your patients.
  • Perioral Expertise: No one understands the lips and perioral area better than dentists. Enhance lip aesthetics and treat smoker's lines with precision.
  • Patient Convenience: Offer aesthetic treatments in the same trusted environment where patients already receive care—no referrals needed.
  • Competitive Advantage: Differentiate your practice from other dental offices by offering services that attract new patients and retain existing ones.
For Dentists

Aesthetic Medicine Scope of Practice for Dentists

Expanding your dental practice with facial aesthetics—a natural extension of your expertise.

Revenue Opportunity

High-margin aesthetic services can transform your practice economics.

$300K+ additional annual revenue

Procedures You Can Perform

  • Botox for TMJ and bruxism
  • Botox for cosmetic facial lines
  • Dermal fillers (lips, perioral)
  • Facial contouring with fillers
  • Gummy smile treatment

Natural Fit

Facial aesthetics complement cosmetic dentistry perfectly. Patients seeking smile makeovers often want comprehensive facial rejuvenation. Offer complete aesthetic solutions from one trusted provider.

Built-In Advantages

Your dental chair, existing patient base, and sterilization equipment are already in place. Add aesthetic services with minimal overhead investment.

Therapeutic Applications

Botox treats TMJ disorders, bruxism, masseter hypertrophy, and facial pain—conditions you already see in your practice. Offer both therapeutic and cosmetic applications to maximize your training investment and provide comprehensive patient care.

Getting Started

Start with foundational courses in Botox (including TMJ applications) and lip fillers, then expand to advanced techniques. AAOPM's progressive curriculum lets you build skills systematically while generating revenue from day one.

Course Calendar

Aesthetic Training Courses for Dentists (DDS/DMD)

Browse our upcoming aesthetic courses. All courses are AAOPM certified and include hands-on training.

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105 Courses
Date Course Time Price Register
Fri Sep 11
Fri, Sep 11, 2026
Kybella® & Mesotherapy Training for Face & Body Contouring $849
Sat Sep 12
Sat, Sep 12, 2026
Complete Facial Aesthetics $849
Sun Sep 13
Sun, Sep 13, 2026
Cosmetic Laser Courses and Certification $849
Mon Sep 14
Mon, Sep 14, 2026
Empire Live Mentor $149 $199
Sat Sep 19
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
AI Marketing Masterclass for Practice Growth
8:00 AM ET
$849
Fri Sep 25
Fri, Sep 25, 2026
Allergy Test and Treatment $849
Sat Sep 26
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
Peptide Therapy Master Course: Weight Loss, Muscle Building, Rejuvenation & Hair Restoration $999
Sun Sep 27
Sun, Sep 27, 2026
Profitability & Pricing Strategies for Private Practice $849
Sat Oct 3
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Medspa Business and Marketing Masterclass $849
Fri Oct 9
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
IV Nutrition Therapies - Level I & II $849
Sat Oct 10
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Medical Hair-Loss Treatment (PDO Threads & PRP Hair Restoration Training) $849
Sun Oct 11
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Practical Marketing Strategies: Capturing New Patients with Website, Email, SMS, Social Media & AI $849
Mon Oct 12
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Neck & Hands Rejuvenation Master Course: Combination Therapies with Toxins, Fillers, Biostimulators, Exosomes & Lasers $849
Mon Oct 12
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Empire Live Mentor $149 $199
Sat Oct 17
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Functional Gut Health Training $849
Sun Oct 18
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Comprehensive Men’s Health Practice $849
Fri Oct 23
Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Botulinum Toxin Training $849
Sat Oct 24
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
Complete Dermal Filler Training $849
Sun Oct 25
Sun, Oct 25, 2026
PDO Thread Lift Training I & II $849
Mon Oct 26
Mon, Oct 26, 2026
Complete Facial Aesthetics $849
Fri Nov 6
Fri, Nov 6, 2026
Autologous Fat Transfer $849
Sat Nov 7
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
Botulinum Toxin Training $849
Sun Nov 8
Sun, Nov 8, 2026
Complete Dermal Filler Training $849
Mon Nov 9
Mon, Nov 9, 2026
Advanced Ultrasound-Guided Musculoskeletal Pain Procedures $849
Sat Nov 14
Sat, Nov 14, 2026
Peptide Therapy Master Course: Weight Loss, Muscle Building, Rejuvenation & Hair Restoration $999
Mon Nov 16
Mon, Nov 16, 2026
Empire Live Mentor $149 $199
Fri Nov 20
Fri, Nov 20, 2026
Medspa Business and Marketing Masterclass $849
Sat Nov 21
Sat, Nov 21, 2026
Complications Mastery Program $849
Sun Nov 22
Sun, Nov 22, 2026
The Winning Consultation $849
Mon Nov 23
Mon, Nov 23, 2026
Advanced Botulinum Toxin-A and Dermal Filler Training: Master the Art of Aesthetic Medicine $849
Fri Dec 4
Fri, Dec 4, 2026
Hormone Pellet Training and Therapies $849
Sat Dec 5
Sat, Dec 5, 2026
Functional Medicine Training (Modules I & II) $849
Sun Dec 6
Sun, Dec 6, 2026
Physician Medical Weight Loss Training $849
Mon Dec 7
Mon, Dec 7, 2026
PRP Training for Aesthetics $849
Fri Dec 11
Fri, Dec 11, 2026
IV Nutrition Therapies - Level I & II $849
Sat Dec 12
Sat, Dec 12, 2026
Botulinum Toxin Training $849
Sun Dec 13
Sun, Dec 13, 2026
Complete Dermal Filler Training $849
Mon Dec 14
Mon, Dec 14, 2026
Comprehensive Face & Body-Contouring Injectables Workshop (PDO Threads, Fillers, Sculptra®, Radiesse®, PRP, & More) $849
Mon Dec 14
Mon, Dec 14, 2026
Empire Live Mentor $149 $199
Sat Dec 19
Sat, Dec 19, 2026
AI Marketing Masterclass for Practice Growth
8:00 AM ET
$849
Fri Jan 8
Fri, Jan 8, 2027
Dermatology Procedures for the Primary Care Practice $849
Sat Jan 9
Sat, Jan 9, 2027
Botulinum Toxin Training $849
Sun Jan 10
Sun, Jan 10, 2027
Complete Dermal Filler Training $849
Fri Jan 22
Fri, Jan 22, 2027
AI Marketing Masterclass for Practice Growth $849
Sat Jan 23
Sat, Jan 23, 2027
Practical Marketing Strategies: Capturing New Patients with Website, Email, SMS, Social Media & AI $849
Sun Jan 24
Sun, Jan 24, 2027
Profitability & Pricing Strategies for Private Practice $849
Mon Jan 25
Mon, Jan 25, 2027
Medspa Business and Marketing Masterclass $849
Fri Feb 5
Fri, Feb 5, 2027
Hormone Pellet Training and Therapies $849
Sat Feb 6
Sat, Feb 6, 2027
Peptide Therapy Master Course: Weight Loss, Muscle Building, Rejuvenation & Hair Restoration $999
Sun Feb 7
Sun, Feb 7, 2027
Functional Medicine Training (Modules I & II) $849
Sun Feb 7
Sun, Feb 7, 2027
Peptides in Clinical Practice Training $999
Mon Feb 8
Mon, Feb 8, 2027
Physician Medical Weight Loss Training $849
Fri Feb 19
Fri, Feb 19, 2027
IV Nutrition Therapies - Level I & II $849
Sat Feb 20
Sat, Feb 20, 2027
Cosmetic Laser Courses and Certification $849
Sun Feb 21
Sun, Feb 21, 2027
PRP Training for Aesthetics $849
Mon Feb 22
Mon, Feb 22, 2027
Medical Hair-Loss Treatment (PDO Threads & PRP Hair Restoration Training) $849
Fri Mar 5
Fri, Mar 5, 2027
IV Nutrition Therapies - Level I & II $849
Sat Mar 6
Sat, Mar 6, 2027
Functional Medicine Training (Modules I & II) $849
Sun Mar 7
Sun, Mar 7, 2027
Sexual Dysfunction Training for Men and Women $849
Mon Mar 8
Mon, Mar 8, 2027
Hormone Pellet Training and Therapies $849
Fri Mar 19
Fri, Mar 19, 2027
NCV / EMG Training $849
Sat Mar 20
Sat, Mar 20, 2027
Joint / Extremity / Non-Spinal Injection Course $849
Sun Mar 21
Sun, Mar 21, 2027
ACP & Biologics for Pain Management Training $849
Mon Mar 22
Mon, Mar 22, 2027
Ultrasound-Guided Interventional Pain Management Procedures $849
Fri Apr 2
Fri, Apr 2, 2027
Botulinum Toxin Training $849
Sat Apr 3
Sat, Apr 3, 2027
Complete Dermal Filler Training $849
Sun Apr 4
Sun, Apr 4, 2027
Complications Mastery Program $849
Fri Apr 16
Fri, Apr 16, 2027
Advanced Botulinum Toxin-A and Dermal Filler Training: Master the Art of Aesthetic Medicine $849
Sat Apr 17
Sat, Apr 17, 2027
Facial Contouring Injectables: Sculptra®, Radiesse®, Exosomes & PDRN Certification Workshop
8:00 AM ET
$849
Sun Apr 18
Sun, Apr 18, 2027
Cosmetic Laser Courses and Certification $849
Sat Apr 24
Sat, Apr 24, 2027
Peptide Therapy Master Course: Weight Loss, Muscle Building, Rejuvenation & Hair Restoration $999
Sun Apr 25
Sun, Apr 25, 2027
Peptides in Clinical Practice Training $999
Fri Apr 30
Fri, Apr 30, 2027
PRP Training for Aesthetics $849
Sat May 1
Sat, May 1, 2027
Medical Hair-Loss Treatment (PDO Threads & PRP Hair Restoration Training) $849
Sun May 2
Sun, May 2, 2027
Comprehensive Men’s Health Practice $849
Fri May 7
Fri, May 7, 2027
ACP & Biologics for Pain Management Training $849
Sat May 8
Sat, May 8, 2027
Joint / Extremity / Non-Spinal Injection Course $849
Sun May 9
Sun, May 9, 2027
Ultrasound-Guided Interventional Pain Management Procedures $849
Fri May 14
Fri, May 14, 2027
AI Marketing Masterclass for Practice Growth $849
Sat May 15
Sat, May 15, 2027
Peptide Therapy Master Course: Weight Loss, Muscle Building, Rejuvenation & Hair Restoration $999
Sun May 16
Sun, May 16, 2027
Peptides in Clinical Practice Training $999
Mon May 17
Mon, May 17, 2027
Medspa Business and Marketing Masterclass $849
Fri May 21
Fri, May 21, 2027
IV Nutrition Therapies - Level I & II $849
Sat May 22
Sat, May 22, 2027
Hormone Pellet Training and Therapies $849
Sun May 23
Sun, May 23, 2027
Functional Gut Health Training $849
Mon May 24
Mon, May 24, 2027
Physician Medical Weight Loss Training $849
Fri May 28
Fri, May 28, 2027
Botulinum Toxin Training $849
Sat May 29
Sat, May 29, 2027
Peptides in Clinical Practice Training $999
Sun May 30
Sun, May 30, 2027
Complete Dermal Filler Training $849
Fri Jun 11
Fri, Jun 11, 2027
Allergy Test and Treatment $849
Sat Jun 12
Sat, Jun 12, 2027
Peptide Therapy Master Course: Weight Loss, Muscle Building, Rejuvenation & Hair Restoration $999
Sun Jun 13
Sun, Jun 13, 2027
Peptides in Clinical Practice Training $999
Mon Jun 14
Mon, Jun 14, 2027
Physician Medical Weight Loss Training $849
Fri Jun 25
Fri, Jun 25, 2027
IV Nutrition Therapies - Level I & II $849
Sat Jun 26
Sat, Jun 26, 2027
Botulinum Toxin Training $849
Sun Jun 27
Sun, Jun 27, 2027
Hormone Pellet Training and Therapies $849
Mon Jun 28
Mon, Jun 28, 2027
Comprehensive Men’s Health Practice $849
Sat Jul 10
Sat, Jul 10, 2027
Allergy Test and Treatment $849
Sat Jul 17
Sat, Jul 17, 2027
Peptide Therapy Master Course: Weight Loss, Muscle Building, Rejuvenation & Hair Restoration $999
Sat Jul 24
Sat, Jul 24, 2027
Hormone Pellet Training and Therapies $849
Sat Aug 7
Sat, Aug 7, 2027
Peptide Therapy Master Course: Weight Loss, Muscle Building, Rejuvenation & Hair Restoration $999
Sat Aug 14
Sat, Aug 14, 2027
IV Nutrition Therapies - Level I & II $849
Sat Aug 21
Sat, Aug 21, 2027
Physician Medical Weight Loss Training $849
Sun Aug 22
Sun, Aug 22, 2027
Cosmetic Laser Courses and Certification $849
Sat Aug 28
Sat, Aug 28, 2027
Botulinum Toxin Training $849

Alexandria, VA

7 Courses
Date Course Time Price Register
Sat Jan 30
Sat, Jan 30, 2027
Complete Dermal Filler Training
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sat Jan 30
Sat, Jan 30, 2027
Botulinum Toxin Training
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sun Jan 31
Sun, Jan 31, 2027
Complete Facial Aesthetics
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sun Jan 31
Sun, Jan 31, 2027
PRP Training for Aesthetics
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sat Apr 3
Sat, Apr 3, 2027
Botulinum Toxin Training
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sat Apr 3
Sat, Apr 3, 2027
Complete Dermal Filler Training
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sun Apr 4
Sun, Apr 4, 2027
Advanced Botulinum Toxin-A and Dermal Filler Training: Master the Art of Aesthetic Medicine
8:00 AM ET
$1,999

Atlanta, GA

31 Courses
Date Course Time Price Register
Fri Sep 25
Fri, Sep 25, 2026
Complete Facial Aesthetics
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Fri Sep 25
Fri, Sep 25, 2026
Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sat Sep 26
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
Botulinum Toxin Training
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sat Sep 26
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
Combo Botulinum Toxin Training + Complete Dermal Filler Training $3,898
Sat Sep 26
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
Complete Dermal Filler Training
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sun Sep 27
Sun, Sep 27, 2026
Facial Contouring Injectables: Sculptra®, Radiesse®, Exosomes & PDRN Certification Workshop
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sun Sep 27
Sun, Sep 27, 2026
The Perfect Butt: Injectable Services for Buttock Augmentation
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Fri Nov 6
Fri, Nov 6, 2026
IV Nutrition Therapies - Level I & II
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sat Nov 7
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
Complete Dermal Filler Training
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sat Nov 7
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
Botulinum Toxin Training
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sun Nov 8
Sun, Nov 8, 2026
Advanced Botulinum Toxin-A and Dermal Filler Training: Master the Art of Aesthetic Medicine
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sun Nov 8
Sun, Nov 8, 2026
The Perfect Butt: Injectable Services for Buttock Augmentation
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Fri Feb 26
Fri, Feb 26, 2027
Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sat Feb 27
Sat, Feb 27, 2027
Botulinum Toxin Training
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sat Feb 27
Sat, Feb 27, 2027
Complete Dermal Filler Training
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sun Feb 28
Sun, Feb 28, 2027
PRP Training for Aesthetics
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sun Feb 28
Sun, Feb 28, 2027
Complete Facial Aesthetics
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sun Feb 28
Sun, Feb 28, 2027
Medical Hair-Loss Treatment (PDO Threads & PRP Hair Restoration Training)
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Fri Apr 16
Fri, Apr 16, 2027
ACP & Biologics for Pain Management Training
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sat Apr 17
Sat, Apr 17, 2027
NCV / EMG Training
8:00 AM ET
$2,399
Sat Apr 17
Sat, Apr 17, 2027
Joint / Extremity / Non-Spinal Injection Course
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sun Apr 18
Sun, Apr 18, 2027
Ultrasound-Guided Interventional Pain Management Procedures
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Fri Jun 18
Fri, Jun 18, 2027
Complete Facial Aesthetics
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Fri Jun 18
Fri, Jun 18, 2027
ACP & Biologics for Pain Management Training
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Fri Jun 18
Fri, Jun 18, 2027
PDO Thread Training (Level I)
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sat Jun 19
Sat, Jun 19, 2027
Joint / Extremity / Non-Spinal Injection Course
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sat Jun 19
Sat, Jun 19, 2027
Botulinum Toxin Training
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sat Jun 19
Sat, Jun 19, 2027
Complete Dermal Filler Training
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sun Jun 20
Sun, Jun 20, 2027
Ultrasound-Guided Interventional Pain Management Procedures
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sun Jun 20
Sun, Jun 20, 2027
Advanced Botulinum Toxin-A and Dermal Filler Training: Master the Art of Aesthetic Medicine
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sun Jun 20
Sun, Jun 20, 2027
Facial Contouring Injectables: Sculptra®, Radiesse®, Exosomes & PDRN Certification Workshop
1:00 PM ET
$1,999

Austin, TX

6 Courses
Date Course Time Price Register
Fri Mar 26
Fri, Mar 26, 2027
Complete Facial Aesthetics
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Fri Mar 26
Fri, Mar 26, 2027
PRP Training for Aesthetics
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sat Mar 27
Sat, Mar 27, 2027
Botulinum Toxin Training
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sat Mar 27
Sat, Mar 27, 2027
Complete Dermal Filler Training
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sun Mar 28
Sun, Mar 28, 2027
Advanced Botulinum Toxin-A and Dermal Filler Training: Master the Art of Aesthetic Medicine
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sun Mar 28
Sun, Mar 28, 2027
Facial Contouring Injectables: Sculptra®, Radiesse®, Exosomes & PDRN Certification Workshop
1:00 PM ET
$1,999

Boston, MA

12 Courses
Date Course Time Price Register
Sat Nov 21
Sat, Nov 21, 2026
Botulinum Toxin Training
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sat Nov 21
Sat, Nov 21, 2026
Complete Dermal Filler Training
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sun Nov 22
Sun, Nov 22, 2026
Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sun Nov 22
Sun, Nov 22, 2026
Complete Facial Aesthetics
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sat Mar 20
Sat, Mar 20, 2027
Complete Facial Aesthetics
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sat Mar 20
Sat, Mar 20, 2027
PRP Training for Aesthetics
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sun Mar 21
Sun, Mar 21, 2027
Botulinum Toxin Training
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sun Mar 21
Sun, Mar 21, 2027
Complete Dermal Filler Training
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sat May 15
Sat, May 15, 2027
Botulinum Toxin Training
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sat May 15
Sat, May 15, 2027
Complete Dermal Filler Training
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sun May 16
Sun, May 16, 2027
Advanced Botulinum Toxin-A and Dermal Filler Training: Master the Art of Aesthetic Medicine
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sun May 16
Sun, May 16, 2027
Facial Contouring Injectables: Sculptra®, Radiesse®, Exosomes & PDRN Certification Workshop
1:00 PM ET
$1,999

Charleston, SC

6 Courses
Date Course Time Price Register
Fri Mar 5
Fri, Mar 5, 2027
Medical Hair-Loss Treatment (PDO Threads & PRP Hair Restoration Training)
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Fri Mar 5
Fri, Mar 5, 2027
PRP Training for Aesthetics
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sat Mar 6
Sat, Mar 6, 2027
Complete Dermal Filler Training
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sat Mar 6
Sat, Mar 6, 2027
Botulinum Toxin Training
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sun Mar 7
Sun, Mar 7, 2027
Advanced Botulinum Toxin-A and Dermal Filler Training: Master the Art of Aesthetic Medicine
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sun Mar 7
Sun, Mar 7, 2027
Facial Contouring Injectables: Sculptra®, Radiesse®, Exosomes & PDRN Certification Workshop
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about aesthetic training for dentists.

Yes, in most states dentists can legally perform Botox and dermal filler injections within the head and neck region. Many state dental boards have expanded scope of practice to include facial aesthetics, recognizing dentists' expertise in facial anatomy and injection techniques. Regulations vary by state, so we recommend checking with your state dental board for specific guidelines on aesthetic procedures.
All AAOPM courses are AAOPM certified. Additionally, select courses may award dental continuing education credits when applicable based on course requirements. Upon successful completion, you receive an AAOPM Certificate of Completion documenting your training.
Botox has significant therapeutic applications in dentistry including treatment of TMJ disorders (temporomandibular joint dysfunction), bruxism (teeth grinding), masseter hypertrophy, chronic facial pain, and headaches related to jaw tension. Many dentists start with therapeutic applications before expanding into cosmetic uses, as it provides immediate value to patients suffering from these conditions.
Dentists can offer a range of perioral filler treatments including lip augmentation and reshaping, correction of perioral lines (smoker's lines), marionette line treatment, nasolabial fold reduction, and chin augmentation. Your expertise in the oral and perioral anatomy makes you uniquely qualified to deliver natural-looking results in these areas.
State regulations for dental aesthetics vary significantly. Many states explicitly permit dentists to perform Botox and fillers within the head, face, and neck region. Some states require additional certification or training documentation. AAOPM training prepares you with comprehensive documentation and certification that meets or exceeds requirements in most states. We recommend consulting your state dental board for specific regulations.
AAOPM provides ongoing support including access to our dental aesthetics community, clinical resources, and faculty consultations. We offer refresher courses, advanced training opportunities, and certification pathways for dentists seeking to demonstrate expertise in aesthetic medicine. Our team is available to answer clinical questions as you begin treating patients.

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