Botulinum Toxin Level I

Botulinum Toxin Level I is organized by University of Florida (UF) College of Dentistry and will be held on Oct 02, 2026 at University Of Florida College Of Dentistry, Gainesville, Florida, United States of America.

Description:
Botulinum Toxin Level I: The HOW and WHY to Incorporate It into your Dental Practice – 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.

Objectives:

• Understand the benefits of adding Botulinum Toxin to your practice
• Review current trends in the cosmetic industry
• Define “Total Facial Aesthetics” concept
• Understand patient assessment and consultation for Botulinum Toxin treatments
• In-depth review of facial anatomy and muscle action to ensure treatments are safe and effective
• Learn proper sterile techniques for storage, preparation, dilution and injection of Botulinum Toxin
• Learn predictable injection patterns to treat frown lines, forehead lines, Crow’s feet, “gummy smile”, and create a “brow lift”
• Learn therapeutic treatment for bruxism to relieve TMJ syndrome
• Understand how to incorporate various treatments to optimize dental treatment plans