A structured 12-hour botulinum toxin training program.
Course format includes: online preparatory education, facial manikin simulation, live classroom instruction, supervised clinical training with two live patients, and structured post-procedure follow-up.
Course at a Glance
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- Designed for: DDS/DMD
- Tuition: $2,250
- 12-hour blended program: 4 hours online; 8 hours in person
- Facial Manikin Simulation Kit: Included with registration
- Class Size: Max of 8
- CDE: 12 hours
This 12-hour botulinum toxin training program is designed for licensed dentists and combines online preparation, facial manikin simulation, live classroom instruction, guided hands-on training, and post-treatment evaluation.
Participants progress through our Learn → Practice → Perform → Evaluate model before completing supervised treatment on two live patients. Each dentist brings one appropriate model, and MedAesthetics Training provides an additional model for the hands-on portion of the course.
In addition to injection technique, the curriculum emphasizes patient assessment, facial anatomy, clinical decision-making, documentation, complication prevention and management, and patient safety. Small class sizes allow for individualized instruction and meaningful interaction with experienced faculty throughout the training day.
Approximately two weeks after training, participants complete a structured follow-up module focused on treatment outcomes, patient communication, documentation, and clinical decision-making.
Upcoming Virginia Dentist Botulinum Toxin Training Courses
MedAesthetics Training offers 12-hour botulinum toxin training courses for dentists in Arlington and Northern Virginia, Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Roanoke. Available dates and locations vary throughout the year.
Select an upcoming Virginia course below to view the location, date, and registration details.
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Important Virginia Training Information
Virginia regulation 18VAC60-21-55 establishes training requirements for dentists who intend to administer botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes.
MedAesthetics Training, LLC is a Nationally Approved AGD PACE Program Provider and offers 12 hours of continuing dental education for successful completion of this course.
MedAesthetics Training requested clarification from the Virginia Board of Dentistry regarding whether training provided by an AGD PACE Approved Program Provider satisfies the provider language in 18VAC60-21-55(B). Board staff declined to provide a legal interpretation and recommended consultation with legal counsel regarding application of the regulation.
Accordingly, MedAesthetics Training does not represent that completion of this course has been approved by the Virginia Board of Dentistry or that the Board has determined that it satisfies 18VAC60-21-55(B).
Dentists should independently determine whether this training satisfies the requirements applicable to their individual practice before relying upon it as qualification to administer botulinum toxin for cosmetic purposes in Virginia.
Learn → Practice → Perform → Evaluate
Participants build foundational knowledge online, practice facial assessment and injection concepts through guided manikin work, perform treatment on a live model, and review post-treatment evaluation through supporting Resource Center education.
Learn
Complete online preparation covering anatomy, pharmacology, patient assessment, safety, and clinical foundations.
Practice
Develop facial assessment, marking, and injection concepts through guided facial manikin simulation.
Perform
Complete supervised clinical training and botulinum toxin treatment on two live patients.
Evaluate
Complete structured post-treatment follow-up focused on outcomes, patient communication, documentation, and clinical decision-making.
Why Choose MedAesthetics Training?
- Maximum class size of eight dentists
- Experienced licensed instructors for in-person classroom and clinical training
- Online education before the course
- Included Facial Manikin Simulation Kit
- Supervised treatment of two live patients
- Structured post-treatment follow-up
- Lifetime access to supporting clinical resources
- Continuing dental education offered by a Nationally Approved AGD PACE Program Provider
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Describe the relevant anatomy and neurophysiology of the head and neck as it relates to cosmetic botulinum toxin treatment.
- Explain the pharmacology, indications, contraindications, and clinical uses of botulinum toxin products.
- Assess patients for cosmetic botulinum toxin treatment, including expectations, motivations, medical history, and treatment suitability.
- Develop an individualized treatment plan based on facial anatomy, muscular activity, patient goals, and clinical findings.
- Explain informed consent considerations, including approved and off-label uses of botulinum toxin.
- Demonstrate appropriate product preparation, facial assessment, marking, dosing concepts, injection technique, and documentation.
- Identify potential adverse events and complications and describe appropriate prevention and response strategies.
- Perform supervised cosmetic botulinum toxin treatment on live patients.
- Evaluate treatment outcomes through structured post-procedure follow-up and identify future treatment considerations.
Course Agenda
Online Preparatory Education — Approximately 4 Hours
- Introduction to botulinum toxin
- Facial anatomy and neurophysiology
- Pharmacology, indications, and contraindications
- Patient assessment, expectations, and treatment planning
- Informed consent and off-label use
- Complication prevention, recognition, and response
- Facial manikin simulation and procedural preparation
In-Person Classroom and Simulation — Approximately 4 Hours
- Review of facial anatomy and treatment areas
- Patient consultation and assessment
- Product preparation and reconstitution
- Facial marking and dosing concepts
- Injection techniques and safety considerations
- Documentation and patient communication
- Guided facial manikin practice
Live-Patient Clinical Training — Approximately 4 Hours
- Patient assessment and treatment planning
- Informed consent and documentation
- Supervised treatment of two live patients
- Faculty feedback and clinical evaluation
- Post-treatment instructions and follow-up planning
Structured Post-Procedure Follow-Up
- Review of patient outcomes and treatment response
- Evaluation of documentation and patient communication
- Identification of future treatment considerations
- Completion of structured follow-up activities
Eligibility & Scope of Practice
Eligibility: This course is designed for Virginia-licensed DDS and DMD professionals
Licensure Requirement: Participants must hold an active dental license that permits them to participate in hands-on clinical training in Virginia. MedAesthetics Training requires participants to confirm their licensure and eligibility before attending.
Scope of Practice: Virginia law permits a dentist to possess and administer botulinum toxin for cosmetic purposes after completing the training and continuing education deemed appropriate by the Virginia Board of Dentistry. Completion of this course does not independently grant, expand, or determine a dentist’s legal scope of practice or establish that the training-provider requirement in 18VAC60-21-55(B) has been satisfied.
Each participant remains responsible for confirming personal eligibility and complying with all applicable Virginia laws, regulations, documentation requirements, patient-care standards, and professional obligations.
Questions about eligibility? Please contact us. We’re happy to provide information about our course structure and continuing dental education; however, participants should independently confirm current licensing and regulatory requirements applicable to their practice.
MedAesthetics Training, LLC is a PACE-recognized provider for continuing dental education. Dental CE availability may vary by course format, date, and program offering.
Continuing education credit does not determine or expand a dentist’s legal scope of practice. Dentists should verify credit acceptance and clinical practice requirements with their state dental board or applicable licensing authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia Botulinum Toxin Training for Dentists
Where are Virginia Botox training courses for dentists held?
Courses are offered in locations including Arlington and Northern Virginia, Richmond, Roanoke, and Virginia Beach. Dates and locations vary throughout the year. Review the upcoming course schedule above for current offerings.
Does the botulinum toxin training course include live-patient treatment?
Yes. Each participant completes supervised clinical training involving treatment of two live patients and participates in structured post-procedure follow-up.
How much does the Virginia botulinum toxin course for dentists cost?
Tuition is $2,250 and includes online preparatory education, the Facial Manikin Simulation Kit, live classroom instruction, supervised clinical training, structured follow-up, and lifetime access to supporting educational resources.
Does completing the course automatically authorize me to administer botulinum toxin in Virginia?
No. Virginia regulation 18VAC60-21-55 includes both training-content requirements and a separate training-provider requirement in subsection B.
MedAesthetics Training does not represent that the Virginia Board of Dentistry has determined that completion of this course satisfies the provider requirements in 18VAC60-21-55(B).
Is professional liability insurance required to attend?
Yes. MedAesthetics Training requires attendees to maintain active professional liability insurance.
Continuing Dental Education Credit
This 12-hour blended educational program includes four hours of electronically delivered self-instruction, four hours of live lecture, and four hours of supervised participation/hands-on education.
- Electronically delivered self-instruction: 4 hours
- Lecture: 4 hours
- Participation/hands-on: 4 hours
- AGD Subject Code 780—Esthetics/Cosmetic Dentistry: 10 hours
- AGD Subject Code 200—Orofacial Pain: 2 hours
Participants who successfully complete all required online, classroom, clinical, and follow-up components are eligible to receive 12 hours of continuing dental education through MedAesthetics Training, LLC, a Nationally Approved AGD PACE Program Provider.
MedAesthetics Training, LLC
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
4/1/2026 to 3/31/2028.
Provider ID442664
Participants receive course-completion documentation after satisfying the applicable online education, classroom instruction, clinical training, assessment, and follow-up requirements. Each dentist remains responsible for determining how the credit applies to individual licensure requirements.
Ready to Register for Virginia Dentist Training?
Class size is limited to eight dentists.