0491 - Botulinum Toxin Level I: The HOW and WHY to Incorporate it into your dental practice

Course Description

This one-day course (8 Contact hours) will provide an introduction to Botulinum Toxin Type A, focusing on both the cosmetic and therapeutic uses to provide comprehensive patient care and “Total Facial Aesthetics” in your dental practice.

The presentation will include a review of pertinent facial anatomy, muscle physiology and Botulinum Toxin’s mechanism of action. The seven most popular areas of treatment will be explained and demonstrated.  The integration of Botulinum Toxin in a dental environment will be discussed, from the patient consultation to the evaluation and diagnosis and finally to the treatment with before and after case presentations.

Detailed information will be provided concerning the safety and risk concerns when using Botulinum Toxin, along with the management and treatment of complications, dilution protocols, sterile injection techniques and proper placement for desired outcomes. The potential for practice growth and profitability will be explored, as well as implementation with staff training and incorporation into treatment plans.