I am writing in support of amending the scope of practice for dentistry to include the administration of Botox and injectable dermal fillers. Dentists have training in head and neck anatomy that far exceeds the anatomy training that most nurses and aestheticians have, and they qualify to do these procedures under a doctors direction.

Patients are becoming more concerned with their smiles and cosmetics facial esthetics have become part of treatment that they want. Being able to have these services done with a dentist they already trust with their smile will be a great service to patients. 

Most state already allow dentists to do these procedures. Like other things we do complications can arise and proper training is needed. As stated in other letters of support the use for TMJD and bruxism treatment is also a great benefit to patients.