Toxin & Filler Hands-On Training Classes For Dentists
Toxin & Filler Certification
Dentists are in an ideal position to offer Botox and filler injections. First, they frequently perform injections. Second, they have an expert knowledge of facial anatomy. Third, patients are often already numb in the treatment area, fostering less complex injection application. Finally, dentists can improve their patient outcomes and results with Botox and fillers.
Botox is already used by dentists to treat certain conditions. The most common treatment is bruxism, or teeth grinding. Patients involuntarily grind their teeth while sleeping, causing damage over time. A trained dentist can address this malady.
The American Academy of Cosmetic Medicine offers the best toxin and filler certification course for dentists.
Becoming A Certified Aesthetic Injector As A Dentist
A dentist holds a degree and certification similar to a doctor. Since dentists focus on the mouth, their understanding of facial anatomy is more comprehensive. With dentists performing advanced injections such as nerve blocks every day, learning to inject toxin and fillers comes easy to a dentist.
Even though a dentist is already well qualified, all states require medical professionals to prove they have undergone adequate aesthetic injection training. The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery offers one and two day courses providing necessary instruction and training hours.
Adding Botox & Fillers To A Dental Practice
Botox and dermal fillers integrate well with the day-to-day routine of a dental office. These services do not add significant time to procedures, and do not require a separate appointment. The benefit is not only for the dentists, but also for the patients who often find getting toxin and fillers done at the dentist convenient and less painful. Other benefits for dentists and patients include:
- No waiting for insurance approvals and reimbursements
- Address concerns around the mouth and jaw benefiting from toxin or filler
- Combinable during other dental procedures
- Does not always require additional numbing
- Improve the patient’s smile.
- Open new treatment pathways to patients
- Cut down on unnecessary referrals and delays for your patients
- See results quickly
- Offer advanced and specialized treatments not commonly performed by physicians and medical spas
- Foster patient relationships
- Appeal to a wider patient base
The Botox & Fillers Certification Courses With AACM
The American Academy of Cosmetic Medicine offers two certification courses. The beginner and advanced courses both allow dentists to become certified in Botox and filler injections. Many dentists will likely have a working knowledge of these injections—or have performed them before—in which case the advanced course is recommended.
Beginner
BeginnerThe beginner course goes beyond the basics of Botox and filler. It also will give dentists the knowledge necessary to fully advise their patients on important treatment decisions and identify good candidates. The beginner course curriculum includes:
- Learn fundamentals of facial anatomy as they relate to neurotoxins and dermal fillers
- Learn about the aging process and the importance of neurotoxins and dermal fillers for delaying or reversing the signs of aging
- Become familiar with the basics of neurotoxins and the structural/functional differences between the different options
- Become familiar with the basics of dermal fillers and the structural/functional differences between the different options
- Determine the proper indications for neurotoxins and dermal fillers on various areas of the face
- Learn how to study, mark the face, and choose injection points for common injection treatments
- Learn how to prepare neurotoxins
- Identify and implement techniques for preparing the patient and managing pain related to the injection
- Take part in hands-on training with 30 units of Botox and/or 90 units of Dysport. Additional units available for purchase for training at a discounted rate
- Take part in hands-on training with one syringe of Restylane and/or Juvederm filler. Additional syringes are available for purchase
Cost: $3,500
Cost: $3,500 Advanced
The advanced course builds off the beginner course or base knowledge of Botox and fillers which is ideal for many dentists. This two-day, weekend course covers more advanced and off-label cosmetic injections. The curriculum includes:
- Discuss how to manage difficult patients or patients with unrealistic expectations
- Learn how to treat complex facial anatomy in patients with pre-existing asymmetry as well as higher risk patients
- Learn about the indications, uses, and proper techniques for injecting non-dissolvable fillers such as Sculptra
- Identify when to use a cannula or needle for injections and learn the proper technique for each
- Gain knowledge and experience in advanced neurotoxin injections such as masseters, hyperhidrosis treatment, platysmal bands (Nefertiti lift), shoulder feminization, jaw slimming, gummy smile treatment, and headache/migraine treatment
- Gain knowledge and experience in advanced dermal filler injections such as chin augmentation, jawline enhancement, temples, advanced lip filler techniques, etc.
- Learn to manage the side effects of neurotoxins and dermal fillers
- Learn about the business aspect of becoming an injector, how to produce revenue with minimal overhead costs, and how to take the road to success
- Participate in hands-on training with 30 units of Botox and/or 60 units of Dysport. Additional units are available to purchase during training at a discounted rate
- Participate in hands-on training with one syringe of Restylane and/or Juvederm filler. Additional syringes available for purchase
Cost: $7,000
Exam
Following either course, students can take the certification exam. The examination consists of a written portion and an oral exam. If a student passes, they become certified fellows of the American Academy of Cosmetic Medicine. If a student fails, they can retake the test up to four times per year for free.
Certification
Once certified, dentists can add FAACM to their list of credentials. Fellows also pay $99 per month to maintain their certification and support AACM’s education efforts. Fellows are given 24/7 access to expert injectors who are instructors of the AACM to discuss difficult cases, complications, and clinical care.
You will receive a phone number and email that you can contact at all times 365 days per year. Fellows also earn access to AACM’s online collection of educational videos, articles, and demonstrations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Are The Toxin & Filler Trainings Held?
The courses and exams are held in a real aesthetic medicine practice in Kirkland, Washington.
Is It Open To Out-Of-State & International Professionals?
We accept patients from all over the world for training and certification.
Do You Have To Be A Nurse?
Yes, nurses who take an AACM course must be a Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner.
Grow Your Dental Practice With A Toxin & Filler Certification
With The American Academy Of Cosmetic Medicine
The American Academy of Cosmetic Medicine believes in educating the next generation of cosmetic injectors and providing lifelong learning opportunities. With certification from AACM, dentists can begin offering toxin and dermal fillers in their existing practice, or they can start a cosmetic dentistry practice. The courses provide dentists with new business opportunities and a way to better treat The American Academy of Cosmetic Medicine certifies physicians from countless specialties and from around the world.
Dentists coming from outside of Washington State need to obtain a temporary medical license, or they can practice injections on a silicone face called the Advanced Facial Simulator. Regardless of the hands-on experience, dentists should walk away confident in performing toxin and filler injections. The Advanced Facial Simulator is a silicone human face co-developed by Dr. Sajan that helps simulate real skin and tissue to practice injections. These students will have the same experience as other students, however instead of performing injections on a person, they will inject on the Advanced Facial Simulator.
To learn more or enroll in an AACM course, contact us and a team member will reach out.