Level 1 Foundational Aesthetic and Therapeutic Botulinum Toxin + Dermal Filler for Dentists

Level 1 Foundational Aesthetic and Therapeutic Botulinum Toxin + Dermal Filler for Dentists is organized by Arizona Dental Association (AzDA) and will be held from Feb 26 - 27, 2027 at Arizona Dental Association, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America.

Description:

• This comprehensive, 2-day hands-on training course equips dental professionals with the clinical skills and confidence to treat both functional (TMD) and aesthetic patient concerns using FDA-approved botulinum toxins + dermal fillers.
• The program emphasizes essential anatomy, muscle function, sterile technique, and safe injection practices. Attendees will work on their own live patient under instructor guidance, focusing on assessment, anatomical mapping, and personalized treatment planning.

The course integrates:

• Botulinum Toxin for the therapeutic treatment of TMD, orofacial pain, and bruxism targeting the masseters and temporalis, and aesthetic procedures targeting the upper third of the face, including the glabella, forehead, crow’s feet, and brow lifts.
• Dermal Filler treatments addressing perioral volume loss such as nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and oral commissures/angular cheilitis.

Learning Objectives:

• Evaluate the indications, pharmacology, and mechanisms of action for botulinum toxins and hyaluronic acid dermal fillers.
• Master sterile techniques for product handling, storage, and reconstitution, and dosage calculations.
• Identify contraindications and manage complications effectively.
• Apply advanced knowledge of facial anatomy, musculature, and landmark mapping for safe, precise injection techniques.
• Administer upper-face botulinum toxin for common aesthetic areas: frown lines, forehead lines, crow’s feet, and brow lifts.
• Deliver therapeutic botulinum toxin for TMD targeting the masseters and temporalis.
• Perform dermal filler injections for perioral volume loss, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and oral commissures/angular cheilitis.
• Conduct professional consultations and set realistic treatment expectations.
• Implement practice integration essentials, including fee structures, clinical documentation, and informed consent protocols.
• Participants are encouraged to bring their own live patient for personalized clinical instruction.
• Registration includes up to 50 units of botulinum toxin for use during the clinical session. Additional toxin units are available for purchase at $6/unit.
• Dermal filler is not included in the registration fee but is available for purchase on-site at $300 per syringe for use during the course.