Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Dentistry
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry [18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
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9/2/20  4:54 pm
Commenter: Rocio Lopez DDS, Virginia Family Dentistry

BOTOX IS NOT ONLY FOR ESTHETIC TREATMENTS
 

Botox has been used in dentistry for many years, not only for esthetic procedures but also for treatment related to TMJ disorders, myalgia, and headaches, among others. In prosthetic dentistry, Botox has major value. Losing teeth causes loss of muscle tone, when the dentition is then replaced problematic occurrences arise such as cheek biting, sore and ulcers.  This advantage will allow the patient to enjoy their prosthesis more as we all know they are hard to manage and accommodate to. Dentists’ scoop of knowledge I believed is more than advance to place Botox. I agree a CE course should be mandatory for all of dentists that would like to complement this technique in their practices.

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