This is far more complicated than simply expanding the scope of dentistry and therfore I am against the petition.  If dentists wish to inject the face with cosmetic and therapeutic medicaments they can become Board Certified Esthetician's, Dematologists, ENT's, Plastic Surgeons or Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.  I'm sure all of these specialties will weigh in on the petition.  These are procedures that need to done daily in order to achieve levels of excellence.  This is not a hobby or fun work or a way to make a few extra bucks.  There are serious consequences that will affect patient outcomes and complications.  Is the dentist able to manage the litany of complications that result from an adverse outcome?  If not, they should not be doing the procedure in the first place.  If tissue dies are they prepared to reconstruct lips or eyelids?  If not they should not be injecting the materials in the first place.  If you cannot manage the complication then the procedure should not be performed in the first place.  Malpractice insurance premiums will need to address this as well.  I'd like to do brain surgery.  We work in the area.  There are plenty of people providing these services throughout the commonwealth.  There is no unmet need anywhere.