Virginia Administrative Code
Title 18 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
Agency 60 - BOARD OF DENTISTRY
Chapter 21 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY
Part II - Standards of Practice
Section 18VAC60-21-55 - Training requirements for administration of botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes

Universal Citation: 8 VA Admin Code 60-21-55

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024

A. A dentist may possess and administer botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes provided that the dentist has completed 12 hours of training in the subjects listed in subsection C of this section. Training must include a minimum of four hours of clinical, in-person training on at least two live patients, which shall include patient follow-up post-procedure. Eight of the 12 hours of training may be didactic and may be obtained online or in person.

B. To satisfy the requirements of this section, training must be provided by a dental program or advanced dental education program accredited by CODA, the ADA or its constituent or branch associations, or the Academy of General Dentistry.

C. Training to possess and administer botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes shall include the following subjects:

1. Assessing patients for use of botulinum toxin injections;

2. Screening of patient expectations and psychological motivations;

3. Diagnosis, planning, and treatment;

4. Informed consent, including off-label use of botulinum toxins;

5. Anatomy and neurophysiology of the head and neck;

6. Indications and contraindications for the use of botulinum toxin injections, including off-label and approved product uses;

7. Pharmacology of neurotoxins and botulinum toxins;

8. Safety and risks associated with use of botulinum toxins, including the recognition and management of adverse reactions and complications;

9. Preparation and administration of botulinum toxins; and

10. Evaluation of patient outcomes.

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.

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