From smoothing fine lines to easing jaw tension, Botox® has become one of the most selected procedures in the USA. For dentists, it offers a unique opportunity to merge medical expertise with aesthetic care- all in the comfort of the office. With the right training, dentists can integrate injectables quickly, safely, and complement their existing treatments. Let’s find out more about how dentists can add Botox to their portfolio and get trained fast with courses from AACM™.
Is It Legal for Dentists to Inject Botox?
Yes, it is legal for dentists to inject Botox within the head and neck and with proper training. But rules vary by state or province. Before enrolling in a course, you should review your dental practice act and board policies before offering treatment. Confirm the following things:
- scope of practice
- required continuing education
- supervision or collaboration rules,
- documentation standards.
A brief compliance checklist and a quick call to your malpractice carrier can prevent surprises later.
Why Botox Belongs Chairside in Modern Dentistry
- Clinical relevance: Neuromodulators and fillers address gummy smiles, downturned mouth corners, perioral lines, and masseter hypertrophy related to bruxism. Some of the issues that dentists evaluate daily. The visual change can enhance the perceived quality of your restorative work and aligners.
- Transferable skill set: You already deliver local anesthesia, map landmarks, and communicate risk/benefit. With focused CE, you can safely translate those skills to aesthetic and functional injections.
- Fewer referrals, happier patients: Offering quick touch‑ups during hygiene or post‑restorative visits is convenient for patients and keeps care within the trusted dental home.
- Practice growth: Injectables diversify revenue, smooth seasonality, and elevate case acceptance for comprehensive smile plans.
How to Get Trained Fast with AACM™?
If you’re a dentist, looking to offer Botox® and filler treatments quickly, AACM™ in-person clinical training provides a fast, focused, and highly practical path forward. These hands-on courses take place in a clinic in Kirkland, WA, where you’ll treat live patients under expert supervision using actual FDA-approved products.
The curriculum emphasizes safety, precision, and real-world implementation, so you’re not learning to inject; you’re receiving hands-on practice.
- The Beginner Hands-On Course: It is a one-day (approximately 10-hour) training experience ideal for first-time injectors or providers who want to build a safe and effective foundation in aesthetic medicine. During this intensive training, you’ll be guided through essential facial anatomy, product reconstitution, injection depth, and safe technique for zones such as the forehead, glabella, crow’s feet, lips, and perioral area.
At the end of the session, you’ll receive a certificate of completion and optional access to post-training shadow days.
- The Advanced Hands-On Course: For providers who want a more advanced skill set or wish to expand their treatment offerings, the Comprehensive Hands-On Course provides a two-day experience (20-hour course). This course builds on foundational skills and dives into more complex areas of injectable aesthetics. You’ll also learn the differences between cannula and needle injection techniques, how to plan safe injection techniques, and how to manage and prevent complications.
In addition to clinical instruction, you’ll receive business guidance on pricing, patient retention, and how to integrate injectables into your existing practice. Upon completion, you’ll earn a certificate of advanced injectable training and direct access to AACM™ faculty for follow-up support.
One of the most valuable benefits of training with AACM™ is the ability to learn in a real clinical setting rather than a classroom or simulated lab. You’ll gain hands-on experience treating real patients with real expectations, practicing full documentation, patient communication, and photography workflows exactly as you would in your own practice. This immersive learning approach enhances your clinical confidence, helps you build patient-ready protocols, and shortens your implementation timeline significantly.
After completing either in-person course, you’ll also become eligible to sit for the AACM™ Board Certification Exam. If passed, you’ll earn the FAACM® (Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Medicine®) designation, a credential that signals clinical excellence and ethical standards.
Conclusion
Botox® is no longer just for medspas; it’s becoming a powerful tool in modern dental care. From managing bruxism to refining smile lines, the clinical applications of neuromodulators fit seamlessly into the dental scope when used correctly. Dentists already have the skill set: anatomical expertise, precision injection control, and daily patient trust. What’s needed is the right training, and that’s where AACM™ bridges the gap.
With immersive, in-person instruction, real patient cases, and clinical mentorship, AACM™ empowers dentists to start offering injectables confidently. Whether you’re beginning with foundational zones or expanding into therapeutic and advanced facial treatments, the path is clear, structured, and fast.
By completing the hands-on Beginner or Comprehensive course, you gain not only the technical skills but also the documentation and business protocols needed to integrate injectables into your practice immediately.
Injectables aren’t just an add-on; they’re the natural next step for modern dentistry. With AACM™’s in-person Botox® training for dentists, you’ll gain hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and business strategies that allow you to implement injectables right away. Start with the Beginner course or level up with the Comprehensive program, either way, you’ll walk away with patient-ready skills, certification, and the confidence to grow your practice.
Enroll today with AACM™ and bring Botox® into your practice with confidence.
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