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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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Years Experience
10K+
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Training Locations
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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.

Miami / Miami Beach, FL

13 Courses
Date Course Time Price Register
Fri Dec 11
Fri, Dec 11, 2026
Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Fri Dec 11
Fri, Dec 11, 2026
Complete Facial Aesthetics
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sat Dec 12
Sat, Dec 12, 2026
Complete Dermal Filler Training
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sat Dec 12
Sat, Dec 12, 2026
Botulinum Toxin Training
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sun Dec 13
Sun, Dec 13, 2026
PDO Thread Training (Level I)
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sun Dec 13
Sun, Dec 13, 2026
Kybella® & Mesotherapy Training for Face & Body Contouring
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Fri Jun 11
Fri, Jun 11, 2027
PRP Training for Aesthetics
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Fri Jun 11
Fri, Jun 11, 2027
Medical Hair-Loss Treatment (PDO Threads & PRP Hair Restoration Training)
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sat Jun 12
Sat, Jun 12, 2027
Botulinum Toxin Training
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sat Jun 12
Sat, Jun 12, 2027
Complete Dermal Filler Training
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sun Jun 13
Sun, Jun 13, 2027
The Perfect Butt: Injectable Services for Buttock Augmentation
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sun Jun 13
Sun, Jun 13, 2027
Advanced Botulinum Toxin-A and Dermal Filler Training: Master the Art of Aesthetic Medicine
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Mon Jun 14
Mon, Jun 14, 2027
Comprehensive Face & Body-Contouring Injectables Workshop (PDO Threads, Fillers, Sculptra®, Radiesse®, PRP, & More)
8:00 AM ET
$1,999

Miami, FL

6 Courses
Date Course Time Price Register
Fri Feb 5
Fri, Feb 5, 2027
Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Fri Feb 5
Fri, Feb 5, 2027
Complete Facial Aesthetics
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sat Feb 6
Sat, Feb 6, 2027
Botulinum Toxin Training
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sat Feb 6
Sat, Feb 6, 2027
Complete Dermal Filler Training
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sun Feb 7
Sun, Feb 7, 2027
Neck & Hands Rejuvenation Master Course: Combination Therapies with Toxins, Fillers, Biostimulators, Exosomes & Lasers
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sun Feb 7
Sun, Feb 7, 2027
Facial Contouring Injectables: Sculptra®, Radiesse®, Exosomes & PDRN Certification Workshop
8:00 AM ET
$1,999

Naples, FL

12 Courses
Date Course Time Price Register
Fri Feb 26
Fri, Feb 26, 2027
Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Fri Feb 26
Fri, Feb 26, 2027
Complete Facial Aesthetics
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sat Feb 27
Sat, Feb 27, 2027
Complete Dermal Filler Training
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sat Feb 27
Sat, Feb 27, 2027
Botulinum Toxin Training
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sun Feb 28
Sun, Feb 28, 2027
Facial Contouring Injectables: Sculptra®, Radiesse®, Exosomes & PDRN Certification Workshop
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sun Feb 28
Sun, Feb 28, 2027
Advanced Botulinum Toxin-A and Dermal Filler Training: Master the Art of Aesthetic Medicine
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Fri May 21
Fri, May 21, 2027
PRP Training for Aesthetics
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Fri May 21
Fri, May 21, 2027
Medical Hair-Loss Treatment (PDO Threads & PRP Hair Restoration Training)
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sat May 22
Sat, May 22, 2027
Botulinum Toxin Training
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sat May 22
Sat, May 22, 2027
Complete Dermal Filler Training
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sun May 23
Sun, May 23, 2027
Facial Contouring Injectables: Sculptra®, Radiesse®, Exosomes & PDRN Certification Workshop
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sun May 23
Sun, May 23, 2027
The Perfect Butt: Injectable Services for Buttock Augmentation
1:00 PM ET
$1,999

Nashville, TN

17 Courses
Date Course Time Price Register
Fri Oct 16
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
Kybella® & Mesotherapy Training for Face & Body Contouring
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Fri Oct 16
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sat Oct 17
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Botulinum Toxin Training
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sat Oct 17
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Combo Botulinum Toxin Training + Complete Dermal Filler Training $3,898
Sat Oct 17
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Complete Dermal Filler Training
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sun Oct 18
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Facial Contouring Injectables: Sculptra®, Radiesse®, Exosomes & PDRN Certification Workshop
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sun Oct 18
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
The Perfect Butt: Injectable Services for Buttock Augmentation
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sat Feb 20
Sat, Feb 20, 2027
Complete Facial Aesthetics
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sat Feb 20
Sat, Feb 20, 2027
Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sun Feb 21
Sun, Feb 21, 2027
Complete Dermal Filler Training
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sun Feb 21
Sun, Feb 21, 2027
Botulinum Toxin Training
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Fri May 14
Fri, May 14, 2027
PRP Training for Aesthetics
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Fri May 14
Fri, May 14, 2027
Medical Hair-Loss Treatment (PDO Threads & PRP Hair Restoration 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

New York City, NY

66 Courses
Date Course Time Price Register
Fri Sep 18
Fri, Sep 18, 2026
Functional Medicine Training (Modules I & II)
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Fri Sep 18
Fri, Sep 18, 2026
Comprehensive Face & Body-Contouring Injectables Workshop (PDO Threads, Fillers, Sculptra®, Radiesse®, PRP, & More)
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Sat Sep 19
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
Facial Anatomy Cadaver Training for Aesthetics
8:00 AM ET
$5,549
Sun Sep 20
Sun, Sep 20, 2026
Botulinum Toxin Training
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Sun Sep 20
Sun, Sep 20, 2026
The Perfect Butt: Injectable Services for Buttock Augmentation
1:00 PM ET
$2,149
Sun Sep 20
Sun, Sep 20, 2026
Facial Contouring Injectables: Sculptra®, Radiesse®, Exosomes & PDRN Certification Workshop
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Sun Sep 20
Sun, Sep 20, 2026
Combo Botulinum Toxin Training + Complete Dermal Filler Training $4,198
Sun Sep 20
Sun, Sep 20, 2026
Complete Dermal Filler Training
1:00 PM ET
$2,149
Fri Oct 9
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
Kybella® & Mesotherapy Training for Face & Body Contouring
1:00 PM ET
$2,149
Fri Oct 9
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
PRP Training for Aesthetics
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Sat Oct 10
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Combo Botulinum Toxin Training + Complete Dermal Filler Training $4,198
Sat Oct 10
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Botulinum Toxin Training
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Sat Oct 10
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Peptide Therapy Master Course: Weight Loss, Muscle Building, Rejuvenation & Hair Restoration
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Sat Oct 10
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Complete Dermal Filler Training
1:00 PM ET
$2,149
Sat Oct 10
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
NCV / EMG Training
8:00 AM ET
$2,549
Sun Oct 11
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Facial Contouring Injectables: Sculptra®, Radiesse®, Exosomes & PDRN Certification Workshop
1:00 PM ET
$2,149
Sun Oct 11
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Medspa Business and Marketing Masterclass
8:00 AM ET
$2,549
Sun Oct 11
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Advanced Botulinum Toxin-A and Dermal Filler Training: Master the Art of Aesthetic Medicine
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Sun Oct 11
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Physician Medical Weight Loss Training
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Mon Oct 12
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
PDO Thread Lift Training (Level II)
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Thu Dec 3
Thu, Dec 3, 2026
The Art of the Face - Empire Member $499 $699
Thu Dec 3
Thu, Dec 3, 2026
The Art of the Face - Non-Member $299 $499
Fri Dec 4
Fri, Dec 4, 2026
PDO Thread Training (Level I)
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Fri Dec 4
Fri, Dec 4, 2026
Peptide Symposium
8:00 AM ET
$399
Fri Dec 4
Fri, Dec 4, 2026
Complete Facial Aesthetics
1:00 PM ET
$2,149
Sat Dec 5
Sat, Dec 5, 2026
Complete Dermal Filler Training
1:00 PM ET
$2,149
Sat Dec 5
Sat, Dec 5, 2026
Cosmetic Laser Courses and Certification
8:00 AM ET
$2,549
Sat Dec 5
Sat, Dec 5, 2026
Botulinum Toxin Training
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Sun Dec 6
Sun, Dec 6, 2026
Medspa Business and Marketing Masterclass
8:00 AM ET
$2,549
Sun Dec 6
Sun, Dec 6, 2026
Master Injector Series I
8:00 AM ET
$3,849
Mon Dec 7
Mon, Dec 7, 2026
Neck & Hands Rejuvenation Master Course: Combination Therapies with Toxins, Fillers, Biostimulators, Exosomes & Lasers
1:00 PM ET
$2,149
Mon Dec 7
Mon, Dec 7, 2026
PDO Thread Lift Training (Level II)
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Mon Dec 7
Mon, Dec 7, 2026
Master Eye & Nose Injection Training: Advanced Techniques for Tear-Trough, Periocular & Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Fri Jan 15
Fri, Jan 15, 2027
Medspa Business and Marketing Masterclass
8:00 AM ET
$2,549
Fri Jan 15
Fri, Jan 15, 2027
Medical Hair-Loss Treatment (PDO Threads & PRP Hair Restoration Training)
1:00 PM ET
$2,149
Fri Jan 15
Fri, Jan 15, 2027
PRP Training for Aesthetics
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Sat Jan 16
Sat, Jan 16, 2027
Complete Dermal Filler Training
1:00 PM ET
$2,149
Sat Jan 16
Sat, Jan 16, 2027
Functional Medicine Training (Modules I & II)
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Sat Jan 16
Sat, Jan 16, 2027
Cosmetic Laser Courses and Certification
8:00 AM ET
$2,549
Sat Jan 16
Sat, Jan 16, 2027
Botulinum Toxin Training
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Sun Jan 17
Sun, Jan 17, 2027
Physician Medical Weight Loss Training
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Sun Jan 17
Sun, Jan 17, 2027
Advanced Botulinum Toxin-A and Dermal Filler Training: Master the Art of Aesthetic Medicine
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Sun Jan 17
Sun, Jan 17, 2027
The Perfect Butt: Injectable Services for Buttock Augmentation
1:00 PM ET
$2,149
Mon Jan 18
Mon, Jan 18, 2027
Hormone Pellet Training and Therapies
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Fri Mar 5
Fri, Mar 5, 2027
Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Fri Mar 5
Fri, Mar 5, 2027
Complete Facial Aesthetics
1:00 PM ET
$2,149
Fri Mar 5
Fri, Mar 5, 2027
IV Nutrition Therapies - Level I & II
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Sat Mar 6
Sat, Mar 6, 2027
Facial Anatomy Cadaver Training for Aesthetics
8:00 AM ET
$5,549
Sat Mar 6
Sat, Mar 6, 2027
Peptide Therapy Master Course: Weight Loss, Muscle Building, Rejuvenation & Hair Restoration
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Sat Mar 6
Sat, Mar 6, 2027
NCV / EMG Training
8:00 AM ET
$2,549
Sun Mar 7
Sun, Mar 7, 2027
Botulinum Toxin Training
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Sun Mar 7
Sun, Mar 7, 2027
Peptides in Clinical Practice Training
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Sun Mar 7
Sun, Mar 7, 2027
Complete Dermal Filler Training
1:00 PM ET
$2,149
Sun Mar 7
Sun, Mar 7, 2027
Botulinum Toxin Training
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Mon Mar 8
Mon, Mar 8, 2027
Facial Contouring Injectables: Sculptra®, Radiesse®, Exosomes & PDRN Certification Workshop
1:00 PM ET
$2,149
Fri Apr 23
Fri, Apr 23, 2027
Medical Hair-Loss Treatment (PDO Threads & PRP Hair Restoration Training)
1:00 PM ET
$2,149
Fri Apr 23
Fri, Apr 23, 2027
IV Nutrition Therapies - Level I & II
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Fri Apr 23
Fri, Apr 23, 2027
PDO Thread Training (Level I)
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Sat Apr 24
Sat, Apr 24, 2027
Complete Dermal Filler Training
1:00 PM ET
$2,149
Sat Apr 24
Sat, Apr 24, 2027
Functional Medicine Training (Modules I & II)
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Sat Apr 24
Sat, Apr 24, 2027
Botulinum Toxin Training
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Sat Apr 24
Sat, Apr 24, 2027
Cosmetic Laser Courses and Certification
8:00 AM ET
$2,549
Sun Apr 25
Sun, Apr 25, 2027
Hormone Pellet Training and Therapies
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Sun Apr 25
Sun, Apr 25, 2027
Facial Contouring Injectables: Sculptra®, Radiesse®, Exosomes & PDRN Certification Workshop
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Sun Apr 25
Sun, Apr 25, 2027
Sexual Dysfunction Training for Men and Women
1:00 PM ET
$2,149
Sun Apr 25
Sun, Apr 25, 2027
Master Eye & Nose Injection Training: Advanced Techniques for Tear-Trough, Periocular & Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty
1:00 PM ET
$2,149

Newark, NJ

27 Courses
Date Course Time Price Register
Fri Nov 6
Fri, Nov 6, 2026
Physician Medical Weight Loss Training
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Fri Nov 6
Fri, Nov 6, 2026
Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Fri Nov 6
Fri, Nov 6, 2026
Kybella® & Mesotherapy Training for Face & Body Contouring
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sat Nov 7
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
Botulinum Toxin Training
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sat Nov 7
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
Dermatology Procedures for the Primary Care Practice
8:00 AM ET
$2,149
Sat Nov 7
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
Complete Dermal Filler Training
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sat Nov 7
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
Cosmetic Laser Courses and Certification
8:00 AM ET
$2,399
Sun Nov 8
Sun, Nov 8, 2026
Medical Hair-Loss Treatment (PDO Threads & PRP Hair Restoration Training)
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sun Nov 8
Sun, Nov 8, 2026
PRP Training for Aesthetics
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Fri Feb 19
Fri, Feb 19, 2027
PDO Thread Training (Level I)
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Fri Feb 19
Fri, Feb 19, 2027
Complete Facial Aesthetics
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Fri Feb 19
Fri, Feb 19, 2027
Kybella® & Mesotherapy Training for Face & Body Contouring
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Fri Feb 19
Fri, Feb 19, 2027
Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sat Feb 20
Sat, Feb 20, 2027
Neck & Hands Rejuvenation Master Course: Combination Therapies with Toxins, Fillers, Biostimulators, Exosomes & Lasers
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sat Feb 20
Sat, Feb 20, 2027
Complete Dermal Filler Training
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sat Feb 20
Sat, Feb 20, 2027
Pain Management Training (The Pain Show)
8:00 AM ET
$3,699
Sat Feb 20
Sat, Feb 20, 2027
Master Eye & Nose Injection Training: Advanced Techniques for Tear-Trough, Periocular & Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sat Feb 20
Sat, Feb 20, 2027
Botulinum Toxin Training
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sun Feb 21
Sun, Feb 21, 2027
Medical Hair-Loss Treatment (PDO Threads & PRP Hair Restoration Training)
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sun Feb 21
Sun, Feb 21, 2027
Master Injector Series I
8:00 AM ET
$3,699
Sun Feb 21
Sun, Feb 21, 2027
PRP Training for Aesthetics
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Fri May 21
Fri, May 21, 2027
Complete Facial Aesthetics
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Fri May 21
Fri, May 21, 2027
Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sat May 22
Sat, May 22, 2027
Botulinum Toxin Training
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sat May 22
Sat, May 22, 2027
Complete Dermal Filler Training
1:00 PM ET
$1,999
Sun May 23
Sun, May 23, 2027
Advanced Botulinum Toxin-A and Dermal Filler Training: Master the Art of Aesthetic Medicine
8:00 AM ET
$1,999
Sun May 23
Sun, May 23, 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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