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Upon completing registration for this course you will receive email confirmation that will give you access to the Prepare On-Demand Module which includes the lecture, video and didactic portions of this course using the AAFE state of the art online education portal. The Prepare On-Demand Module must be completed as a prerequisite to taking the Practice Live Patient Module of this training course. The Botulinum Toxin Live Patient training will take place in the morning. The Dermal Filler live patient training will be in the afternoon.
***Level I Botulinum Toxin and Level I Dermal Fillers are two separate individual courses which are most often taken together and may be taken separately.***
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Cost of additional product is not included in course tuition.
Model Patients
For the best educational experience, please bring your own model patients. Model patients are not provided.
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Frontline TMJ and Facial Pain Course Objectives (Not Available At All Locations)
Course Agenda
Continuing Ed. Credits CME/CE
FAQs
Botulinum Toxin Level I Course Objectives
Patient assessment and consultation for botulinum toxin
Indications and contraindications for botulinum toxin
Comprehensive instruction in the relevant anatomy, neurophysiology, musculature and circulatory system of the oral and maxillofacial areas
Patient evaluation for the best dental and facial esthetic and therapeutic results
Learn sterile technique for the use of injectable pharmacologic agents
Review safety and risk issues for botulinum toxin injectable therapy
Receive in-depth education on the physiology and pharmacology of oral and maxillofacial injectable treatment
Learn how to integrate botulinum neurotoxin into therapeutic and esthetic treatment plans
Get access to the latest treatment techniques including anatomical muscle sites, muscle depths, proper preparation, and dilution for the best oral and maxillofacial therapeutic and esthetic outcomes
Botulinum toxin therapeutic treatment for bruxism to relieve TMJ syndrome
Learn best practices to avoid, manage, and treat possible adverse reactions and complications
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
Evaluate how to diagnose, and treatment plan patients to achieve the best
possible esthetic and therapeutic outcomes with injectable therapy
Demonstrate clinical proficiency and practice on live patients with the proper materials, techniques, and instrumentation necessary to deliver botulinum toxin
Integrate botulinum toxin therapy into your practice
Dermal Fillers Level I Course Objectives
Patient assessment and consultation for dermal filler therapy
Indications and contraindications for dermal fillers
Patient anatomy and evaluation for the best dental and facial esthetic and therapeutic results
Learn sterile technique for the use of injectable dermal fillers
Understand safety and risk issues for dermal fillers injectable therapy
Receive in-depth education on the physiology and pharmacology of oral and maxillofacial injectable treatment
Learn how to integrate dermal filler therapy into therapeutic and esthetic treatment plans
Volumizing nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and lifting up the corners of the mouth using anatomical landmarks
Learn how to create beautiful and subtle lip enhancements by increasing volume to establish proper lip and smile lines
Learn best practices to avoid, manage, and treat possible adverse reactions and complications
Perform live patient treatment including comprehensive diagnosis, treatment planning, proper dosing and delivery of dermal fillers
Establish fee structures for oral and maxillofacial injectable treatment
All necessary office forms, treatment forms, and informed consents required for treating patients immediately will be provided
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
Evaluate how to diagnose, and treatment plan patients to achieve the best
possible esthetic and therapeutic outcomes with injectable therapy
Demonstrate clinical proficiency and practice on live patients with the
proper materials, techniques, and instrumentation necessary to deliver
dermal fillers
Integrate dermal filler therapy into your practice
Frontline TMJ and Facial Pain Course Objectives (Not Available At All Locations)
Learn to quickly recognize and diagnose facial pain in your patients – they are numerous and have been looking for treatment!
Comprehensive instruction for patient examination and evaluation including a one-minute maxillofacial neurological exam, a one-minute otic exam, and a thorough head and neck muscle examination
Discover why you shouldn’t waste money on expensive equipment for facial pain diagnosis and treatment
Find out about the two most important tools used to diagnose myofascial pain – one is free and the other one will cost you only a few cents!
Discover the hidden role of occlusion in orofacial pain
Learn quick and uncomplicated solutions to identify the source of facial pain; TMJ, neuralgia, ear, eyes, or facial muscles
Trigger point injections – precisely identify and inject trigger points for instant and long-term pain relief
Know when to use different chemotherapeutics such as sterile saline, lidocaine, and botulinum toxin for differential diagnosis, pain management, and the best short-term and long-term successful therapeutic outcomes
Know when to treat and when to refer orofacial pain patients
Industry standard diagnosis and treatment planning for TMJ syndrome, headaches, and orofacial pain patients
Be educated in medical insurance reimbursement for dental and medical practice for myofascial pain patients with a comprehensive list of diagnosis and treatment codes to help you begin immediately
Observe numerous model patients during the course
One-on-one instruction and mentorship as you work on your model patient
Course Agenda
Course Schedule (Schedule may vary by location)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The Prepare On-Demand Module must be completed as a prerequisite to taking the live patient hands-on portion of these courses.
DAY 1
Registration – Botulinum Toxin Training
7:30 AM
Botulinum Toxin Live Patient Training
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Course Begins on Time
Lunch Break
12:00
Registration – Dermal Filler Training
12:45 PM
Dermal Filler Live Patient Training
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
DAY 2 – (NOT AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS)
Registration – Frontline TMJ/Orofacial Pain
8:00 AM
Frontline TMJ and Orofacial Pain Live Patient Training
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Course Begins on Time
Continuing Ed. Credits CME/CE
Continuing Medical / Dental Education Information For Healthcare Professionals
THIS ACTIVITY IS JOINTLY PROVIDED BY MEDICAL EDUCATION RESOURCES AND AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FACIAL ESTHETICS.
Credit hours posted are when both botulinum toxin course and dermal filler course are taken together even though they are two separate courses. Hours will be rewarded only for the actual courses taken by attendee.
For full faculty biographies and full faculty disclosures click here: AAFE Clinical Faculty
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants involved in the care of patients.
Dentist Credit
The American Academy of Facial Esthetics is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The American Academy of Facial Esthetics designates each of these individual activities for 10 continuing education credits per course.
The American Academy of Facial Esthetics is designated as an approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 4/1/2019 to 3/31/2023. Provider ID# 321332
Physician Credit
Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification Board recognizes and accepts continuing education 20 contact hours from activities approved by AMA, ACCME, ANCC, AANP.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 ANCC nursing contact hours. Nurses will be awarded contact hours upon successful completion of the activity.
Physician Assistant Credit
Medical Education Resources has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 20 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits. Physician Assistants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 20 Interprofessional continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
It is the policy of Medical Education Resources to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its educational activities. In accordance with this policy, MER identifies conflicts of interest with its instructors, content managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of an activity. Conflicts are resolved by MER to ensure that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a continuing education activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Education Resources (MER) and American Academy of Facial Esthetics – AAFE. MER is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Any dentists, physicians, osteopaths, acupuncturists, chiropractors, nurses, physicians assistants, and nurse practitioners and any other medical or dental professionals whether they can inject or not may attend at full tuition and not as a team member.
Additional medical and dental professionals or team members who show up the day of the course will be charged appropriately. Healthcare professionals who may not legally deliver or inject Botulinum Toxin and dermal fillers according to their professional licenses are not allowed to inject patients at this course under any circumstances. Medical and dental auxiliaries may only assist their doctor according to the extent allowed by their professional licenses.
Product Cost
Cost of product is not included in course tuition. Additional material costs include $620 per vial of Botulinum Toxin, $317-$677 per box of dermal filler, and/or $10 – $50 per solid filler PDO thread. Prices are dependent on brand requested and are subject to change at any time. Products bought at the course are for use at the course only. Attendees may bring their own products but must show proof that they are original and authentic. A list of other necessary supplies will be provided for you to bring to the live patient course.
COURSE PHOTOGRAPHY AND/OR VIDEOTAPING
By entering the AAFE course, you understand that you may be photographed, filmed, or videotaped and you hereby give the American Academy of Facial Esthetics LLC the unqualified right to take pictures and/or recordings of you and grant the perpetual right to use your likeness, image, photo (collectively, “image”), without compensation, for broadcast or exhibition in any medium and to put the finished pictures/recordings to any legitimate use without limitation or reservation. You hereby waive, release and forever discharge the American Academy of Facial Esthetics LLC from and against any and all claims or actions arising out of or resulting from any use of your image. The American Academy of Facial Esthetics LLC shall not be obligated to use, and may elect not to use, your image.
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The American Academy of Facial Esthetics is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
The American Academy of Facial Esthetics is designated as an approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 4/1/2023 to 3/31/2027. Provider ID# 321332