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For Dentists (DDS/DMD)

Botox Training for Dentists (DDS/DMD)

Expand your dental practice with Botox training. Learn therapeutic applications for TMJ and bruxism plus cosmetic treatments for facial wrinkles—all leveraging your expertise in facial anatomy and injection techniques.

1 Day
Course Duration
8.0
CME Credits
$1,299
Starting Price
ACCME
Accredited
Botox Training

Why Dentists Are Adding Botox to Their Practice

As a dentist, you already have advanced training in facial anatomy, nerve pathways, and injection techniques. Botox is a natural extension of your existing expertise.

  • Anatomical Expertise: Your dental training provides superior understanding of facial musculature, nerve distribution, and injection safety—making you ideally suited for facial injectables.
  • Therapeutic Applications: Use Botox to treat TMJ disorders, bruxism, masseter hypertrophy, and chronic facial pain—expanding your treatment options for existing patients.
  • Cosmetic Enhancements: Complement smile makeovers with wrinkle reduction, gummy smile correction, and lip line treatments for comprehensive facial aesthetics.
  • Increased Revenue: Add a high-margin service that differentiates your practice. Many dental patients already want aesthetic services from their trusted provider.
  • Patient Convenience: Offer Botox during regular dental visits. Patients appreciate one-stop care without visiting a separate medical spa.
Course Curriculum

What Dentists Learn in Botox Training

A comprehensive curriculum covering therapeutic and cosmetic Botox applications relevant to dental practice.

Advanced Facial Anatomy

Build on your dental anatomy knowledge with deep focus on muscles of facial expression, danger zones, and vascular anatomy critical for safe Botox administration.

Injection Techniques

Master precise injection protocols for cosmetic wrinkle reduction plus therapeutic applications including TMJ, masseter reduction, and gummy smile correction.

8+ Treatment Areas

Dental-Specific Uses

TMJ/TMD therapy, bruxism management, masseter hypertrophy, gummy smile correction, and denture retention issues.

Safety & Complications

Recognize and manage adverse events. Learn prevention strategies specific to the perioral and lower face regions.

Legal & Scope Considerations

Understand state-specific regulations for dentists performing Botox. Documentation requirements and informed consent.

Practice Integration

Seamlessly add Botox to your dental practice workflow. Marketing strategies and pricing for dental patients.

For Dentists

Botox Scope of Practice for Dentists (DDS/DMD)

Understanding your capabilities and regulatory considerations as a DDS or DMD performing Botox.

Practice Revenue

Botox adds a high-margin service to your dental practice without significant overhead or equipment investment.

$50K+ potential annual revenue

Therapeutic Applications

  • TMJ/TMD pain management
  • Bruxism treatment
  • Masseter hypertrophy
  • Chronic facial pain
  • Denture retention issues

Cosmetic Applications

  • Gummy smile correction
  • Lip lines (smoker's lines)
  • Mentalis (chin dimpling)
  • Upper face wrinkles
  • Lip flip enhancement

State Regulations

Check your state dental board for specific requirements. Some states require additional certification, limit treatment to therapeutic uses, or require collaboration with physicians.

Complement Your Dental Services

Botox naturally enhances smile makeovers, veneer cases, and full mouth rehabilitations. Offer patients comprehensive facial aesthetics—addressing wrinkles and facial balance alongside their dental treatment for truly transformative results.

Your Competitive Advantage

Dentists have more facial injection experience than most medical providers. Your years of administering local anesthesia, understanding trigeminal nerve distribution, and working in the perioral region make you exceptionally qualified for facial injectables.

Course Calendar

Botox Training Course Dates for Dentists (DDS/DMD)

Browse upcoming Botox training courses. All courses include hands-on training with live patients.

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Alexandria, VA

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Austin, TX

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Berkeley, CA

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Boston, MA

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Charleston, SC

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Charlotte, NC

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Chicago, IL

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Denver, CO

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Detroit, MI

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Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Houston, TX

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Kansas City, MO

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Las Vegas, NV

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Long Island, NY

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Los Angeles, CA

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Miami / Miami Beach, FL

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Minneapolis, MN

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Naples, FL

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Nashville, TN

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New York City, NY

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Orange County, CA

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Orlando, FL

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Philadelphia, PA

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Puerto Rico

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San Francisco, CA

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FAQ

Botox Training FAQ for Dentists

Common questions about Botox training for dental professionals.

In most states, yes. Dentists (DDS/DMD) can perform Botox injections within their scope of practice, particularly for therapeutic purposes (TMJ, bruxism) and aesthetic treatments in the head and neck region. However, regulations vary significantly by state. Some states fully embrace dental Botox, while others have restrictions or require additional certification. Always verify your specific state dental board requirements before offering services.
Dentists are uniquely qualified for facial injectables due to their extensive training in facial and oral anatomy, including muscles of mastication, trigeminal nerve distribution, and vascular structures. You perform thousands of precise injections throughout your career with local anesthesia. This expertise translates directly to Botox administration, making dentists among the most skilled injectors.
Dentists commonly offer both therapeutic and cosmetic Botox treatments. Therapeutic uses include TMJ/TMD pain management, bruxism treatment, masseter hypertrophy reduction, and chronic facial pain. Cosmetic applications include gummy smile correction, lip lines (smoker's lines), mentalis dimpling, lip flip, and in many states, upper face wrinkle treatment. The specific scope depends on your state regulations.
Botox naturally enhances comprehensive dental care. For smile makeovers and veneer cases, you can address perioral wrinkles and gummy smiles alongside the dental work. For TMJ patients, Botox provides relief that complements occlusal therapy. Patients appreciate receiving facial aesthetic services from their trusted dentist rather than seeking a separate provider, increasing convenience and practice loyalty.
Most dental malpractice carriers offer coverage for Botox procedures when performed within your scope of practice and with proper training documentation. Contact your insurance carrier before offering services to ensure your policy covers injectable aesthetics. Your AAOPM Certificate of Completion provides documentation of training that insurers typically require.
Integration is straightforward since you already have the clinical space and patient relationships. After training, you'll set up accounts with neurotoxin manufacturers (Allergan, Galderma, etc.), update consent forms, and train staff on scheduling and pricing. Many dentists start by offering Botox to existing patients during recall visits. AAOPM provides practice integration support and marketing templates as part of your training.

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