Our Botox®️ course for dentists fully complies with the regulations of the Canadian Dental and Surgeon Colleges and you can implement these treatments into your current practice as soon as you complete the course. Learn more
Program Overview
Masseter Reduction
Bruxism & Grinding
TMJ Dysfunction (TMD)
Lip Fillers
Business & Marketing
Certificate Program for Dentists: Botox® and Filler Course training
Why should you take this course?
With the high demand for the indications of neurotoxin (Botox®, Dysport®, Xeomin®, Nuceiva®) in dental procedures, more and more dentists show interest in administering these products as part of their dental services.
The Certificate Program for Dentists: Botox®* training is a comprehensive course designed for beginners and also advanced dentists who are willing to add aesthetic therapeutic botox® services to their practice.
In this course, the practitioner will get introduced to the most common botox® treatments for the face, which are in the scope of practice of dentists. We will provide a full understanding of the most commonly used products in the market, as well as how to administer them safely for your client in order to receive the most effective results.
Important notice: The College of Dentists in some provinces have some restrictions in applying botox®. For example, they allow only therapeutic indications of botox® or they allow the treatment of certain areas only. We recommend you contact your licensing body before you register for the course. During the course, we will cover both therapeutic and aesthetic indications of botox® in the face area and you can use your training based on your own discretion.
*Botox® here is used as a general term to refer to all different types of neurotoxins which are approved by Health Canada.
Outline of the course:
Basic Botox®:
Facial muscles (anatomy review)
Introduction to botulinum toxin
Cosmetic indications vs therapeutic indications
Most common neurotoxins in the market (Botox®, Dysport®or Xeomin®, Nuceiva®)
Possible side effects and management
Introduction to cosmetic indications of Botox® (Forehead and around the eye area)
Advanced Botox®:
TMJ pain
Masseter reduction
Bruxism and Grinding
Migraine and Tension headache
Lip Fillers:
Basics of dermal fillers
Common dermal fillers in Canadian market
Anatomy of the lips
Lips fillers - Injection techniques
Management of complications of lip fillers
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of any of the 3 steps of the course, you will be prompted to download your personalized Certificate of Completion to be added to your professional portfolio.
This course is delivered in 3 Steps:
Step 1
Review the Online Materials
After the registration, you will get access to the online materials from the day of registration until 3 months after the date of in-class session.
Step 2
Hands-on Practice Day
The course is delivered in one day usually between 9am to 4pm . During the session, the student practices on live models under the supervision of expert instructors. Here the student is able to use the complimentary products on their patients.
Step 3
Online Examination
After completion of the practical day, you will be given access to the online examination. After passing the exam, you will be prompted to download your personalized Certificate of Completion along with your CE credits.
You need to book your own model(s) for this course (we cannot guarantee your practice if you fail to bring your own model), and CBAM will provide you with the following products for your models:
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1 Vial of Neurotoxin (Value: $350) which usually includes about 100 units of neurotoxin
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1 syringe of filler and 50 units of Botox® (Value:$600)
Accreditation
CE Credit Provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine (CBAM). AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.
ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this activity for 12 continuing education credits.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
Regulations:
Our Botox® and Filler course for dentists fully complies with the regulations of the Canadian Dental and Surgeon Colleges and you can implement these treatments into your current practice as soon as you complete the course. (please check the exact regulations of your licensing body in this regard before registering for the course)
RCDSO (Royal College of Dental Surgeons of ON) Regulations for Botox Administration
Direct excerpt from RCDSO Dispatch November/December 2013
“Members who wish to use botulinum toxin and dermal fillers may do so, but only for procedures that are within the scope of practice of dentistry. Members may inject botulinum toxin and/or dermal fillers intra-orally for either therapeutic or cosmetic purposes, or botulinum toxin extra- orally for therapeutic purposes, but in either case only if they are appropriately trained and competent to perform the procedures. It is not within the scope of practice of dentistry and members are not authorized in Ontario to inject botulinum toxin or dermal fillers extra- orally for cosmetic purposes.”
“Members who wish to use these substances as described are expected to successfully complete a course of instruction that adheres closely to the following criteria. The course should:
- be conducted by persons who have had recognized education and training, preferably university-based, and significant experience in the parenteral administration of these substances;
- include a didactic component with formal evaluation that addresses:
- pharmacology of these substances;
- physiological activity of these substances;
- diagnosis of relevant conditions;
- indications for the use of these substances, as well as other first-line treatment modalities;
- contraindications for the use of these substances;
- related head and neck anatomy;
- adverse reactions and their management;
- include a hands-on clinical or clinical simulation component with formal evaluation;
- promote the critical evaluation of research and literature on related topics.”
BCCOHP (BC College of Oral Health Professionals) Regulations for Botox Administration
ADA&C (Alberta Dental Association & College) Regulations for Botox Administration
MDA (Manitoba Dental Association) Regulations for Botox Administration
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What our students say?
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can take this course?
All dentists can take this training course.
Why should you take this course?
With the high demand for the indications of neurotoxin (Botox®, Dysport®, Xeomin®, Nuceiva®) in dental procedures, more and more dentists show interest in administering these products as part of their dental services.
What is the Certificate Program for Dentists: Botox® and Filler course training?
The Certificate Program for Dentists is a comprehensive course designed for beginners and also advanced dentists who are willing to add aesthetic and/or therapeutic botox® service to their practice.
In this course, the practitioner will get introduced to the most common botox® treatments in the face, which are in the scope of practice of dentists. We will provide a full understanding of the most commonly used products in the market, as well as how to administer them safely for your client in order to receiving most effective results.
This course will start with online theory and live virtual course and continue with a hands-on practical component on live models, supervised by our expert physicians and professionals.
What is the outline of this course?
Basic Botox®:
*Facial muscles (anatomy review)
*Introduction to botulinum toxin
*Cosmetic indications vs therapeutic indications
*Most common neurotoxins in the market (Botox®, Dysport®or Xeomin®, Nuceiva®)
*Possible side effects and management
*Introduction to cosmetic indications of Botox® (Forehead and around the eye area)
Advanced Botox®:
*TMJ pain
*Masseter reduction
*Bruxism and Grinding
*Migraine and Tension headache
Lip Fillers:
*Basics of dermal fillers
*Common dermal filler in Canadian Market
*Anatomy of the lips
*Lip fillers – Injection techniques
*Management of complications of lip fillers
Does this course come with certification?
Yes! By completing this course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion.
How long is this course?
Online materials: The students will have access to these materials from the day of registration until 3 months from the date of practice day
Practical day: 1 full day including practice on live models under the supervision of expert instructors
Upcoming Botox training course for dentists
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