January 24, 2025 – Friday 12pm-4:30pm – Burlingame (Annual Meeting is January 25)

Botox in Dentistry

Botox is most commonly known for its uses in esthetic treatments to get rid of frown lines and wrinkles, however, many are unaware of its use in the medical and dental field. Strabismus, hyperhidrosis, and preventing migraine headaches are among FDA-approved botulinum toxin uses. Off-label uses of Botox have been rapidly evolving, especially when conventional treatment modalities have not been predictable or successful. Among the off-label indications for dental patients are treatments for bruxism, gummy smiles, lip lines, and temporomandibular joint and facial pain.

Dentists are the experts in facial anatomy and are most familiar with the anatomy of the bones and muscles of the head and neck. Administration of Botox in the dental office is considered safe and predictable once the clinician has undergone didactic quality education.

Numerous patients may accept and benefit from treatment in the safety of your own practice and therefore add to your practice growth.

Botox is one of the most rapidly growing markets in the medical field, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.4% globally (1). Donโ€™t miss out on this amazing opportunity while adding Botox to your complete health treatment approach.

This workshop will introduce you to Botox as one of the most researched medical toxins and the many uses of Botox in dentistry. It will provide you with a review of the important head and neck anatomical structures. The participant will learn the need how to perform a complete history, anamnesis, and examination for dental patients. Basic injection techniques for myofascial pain, esthetic treatments for Botox, and trigger point injections will be explained and practiced.

Objectives for the workshop:

  • Learn pharmacology, diagnosis, treatment planning, and administration of Botox and other injectables.
  • Understand the need for a didactically sound approach to education for Botox and trigger point injections for TMD, myofascial pain, and facial esthetic therapy.
  • โ€ข Understand how to implement safe treatment with Botox and other injectables for your patients.

For more information, go to https://caagd.org/ or email: terri@cagd.com


February 8, 2025 – Saturday 12pm-4:30pm โ€“ Sacramento

Advanced Botox in Dentistry Workshop

This comprehensive course has been developed for dentists who have completed a basic Botox course and have been injecting in practice for a minimum of 3-4 months. This is the ideal course for those injectors who feel confident in basic injection techniques and are looking to take their skill set to the next level.

This advanced course will expand on basic Botox practice in dentistry with live demonstration and hands-on instruction for procedures such as facial shaping, softening vertical lip lines (“smoker’s lines”), reducing gummy smile, nasal tip lift, mental crease reduction, lip lift, brow lift and platysmal band rejuvenation.

Objectives for the workshop:

  • Take your injection skills to the next level by exploring different techniques and supplies for specific applications. This hands-on workshop will equip you with the practical skillsand knowledge to confidently administer botulinum toxin A in your dental practice.
  • Achieve a comprehensive skill set in administering treatments to the face, head, and neck.
  • Understand how to troubleshoot, alleviate, and counteract side effects.

April 13, 2025 – Sunday 12pm-4:30pm โ€“ Irvine

Botox in Dentistry

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September 5, 2025 – Friday 12pm-4:30pm – Burlingame (Fall Meeting is September 6)

Botox in Dentistry

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October 12, 2025 – Sunday 12pm-4:30pm โ€“ Irvine

Botox in Dentistry

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San Diego Peer-to-Peer Study Club – January 23rd, 2025

Treatment Sequencing

Learn how to approach complex treatment planning, understand potential risks, and how to avoid them.

Location:
Pearls of Dentistry
15725 Pomerado Rd
Ste. 104
Poway, CA. 92064