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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9/16/20  5:52 pm
Commenter: Kent Archibald, DDS

in support of Dentists right to administer Botox and derm fillers
 

I am in favor of Botox use by trained dental professionals for facial esthetics and as part of TMD therapy. Dentists already have an in-depth level of understanding of the facial muscles and head and neck anatomy and give injections in this region of the body on an hourly basis. We could easily practice within the scope necessary to provide these services to meet or exceed the current standard of care, which currently allows for these injections to be perfomed by LPNs. Thank you for your time.

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