Dentists performing botox injections

[PharmDr.]

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I was just researching the dental profession and came across some DDS/DMD websites that stated how they are giving botox injections. I already knew oral surgeons are doing this, but these dentists were not OS. It said how botox has been used in dentistry for a while for TMJ,muscle pain, and headaches. I was totally unaware of this. Also, the few sites I came acrossed after researching more were all general dentists with AEGD and GPR's. Are general dentists allowed to give injections to the face with additional training?

Jon N. CPhT.

 

[PharmDr.]

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[toofache32]

Botulism toxin has been in therapeutic use since the 1970s. The uses include neurologic disorders (cervical/oromandibular dystonias,migraines, chronic facial pain), ophthalmic disorders (essential blepharospasm), salivary disorders (sialorrhea, Frey's Syndrome), bruxism, and dozens of other disorders.

Are general dentists allowed to give injections to the face with additional training?

Additional training? I'm not sure what you're asking here. There's no difference in sticking a needle in gums vs. skin. Either way, it's simply a matter of knowing anatomy. Many of the nerve blocks we give through the mouth can be done easier & more directly through the face.

 

[mvs04]

yes general dentists can take some classes and do botox.

 

[Dentist 2 be]

My father is a general dentist in the state of NY who applied for administering botox and was rejected due to the fact that they are not allowing any general dentists to administer these injections. They may have allowed dentsits to administer these injections in the past, but with the intense number of law suits arising and the fact that an administrator can paralize your face if the toxin is not properly injected, the laws have gotten much more stricter.

 

[aphistis]

My father is a general dentist in the state of NY who applied for administering botox and was rejected due to the fact that they are not allowing any general dentists to administer these injections. They may have allowed dentsits to administer these injections in the past, but with the intense number of law suits arising and the fact that an administrator can paralize your face if the toxin is not properly injected, the laws have gotten much more stricter.

The New York state authorities have an excellent point--after all, what would a dentist know about neuroactive drug injections that, improperly administered, could lead to paresthesia or paralysis?

 

[mvs04]

my uncle's a GP in CA, he does botox. Not a big part of his practice, but a decent number of clients, mostly his "long-timers", periodically asks for them...

The New York state authorities have an excellent point--after all, what would a dentist know about neuroactive drug injections that, improperly administered, could lead to paresthesia or paralysis?

people are capable of learning are they not?

 

[aphistis]

my uncle's a GP in CA, he does botox. Not a big part of his practice, but a decent number of clients, mostly his "long-timers", periodically asks for them...

people are capable of learning are they not?

I've never been accused of making my sarcasm too subtle, but maybe I should've laid it a little thicker here. 😉 The description I gave applies to every local anesthetic known to man, and dentists as a group are obviously quite familiar with various injection techniques.

 

[12YearOldKid]

people are capable of learning are they not?

I think you missed the point here. Nobody does more facial injections than a dentist.

That being said, I have absolutely no desire to fill my office with those types of demanding, high maintenance patients. No botox for me, thanks. This is one turf war that I am perfectly happy to let the other guys win.

 

[ItsGavinC]

The New York state authorities have an excellent point--after all, what would a dentist know about neuroactive drug injections that, improperly administered, could lead to paresthesia or paralysis?

LOL. Far too thick for me.
🙂

 

[Zurik5]

I think you missed the point here. Nobody does more facial injections than a dentist.

What about Peter North...? I think you set yourself up for that one.

I've said it before, but I don't plan on dealing with botox and the baggage it might entail.