DENTISTRY & BOTOX

                       There is an increase in women and men alike, who would like to age gracefully and look ever younger. As a result of this, there is a surge in demand for medical professionals providing Botox and cosmetic services. Therefore, if you are a fully qualified, or soon to be qualified, medical professional looking to further develop your skills or your practice, then training to be a Botox administer can be an ideal solution for you.

It is interesting that dentists are one of the professions wanting to add this skill to the CV.

Currently, dentists are considered ‘Independent prescribers’ where the condition affects your teeth. Putting this into English, this means that they are one of the few professionals authorised to dispense prescriptions, which is exactly what Botox is: prescription-only. Due to their experience and background in anaesthesia as well as general medical training, dentists would therefore make for great training candidates.

In fact, this seems to be where the industry is headed as it was reported by The Telegraph that a quarter of dentists are now able to offer Botox alongside other cosmetic procedures such as anti-aging fillers and facial peels.

The theory is, apart from general oral health, a visit to the dentist now carries a goal of aesthetically better teeth – this could be through whitening or through a straightening procedure. Whatever it may be, the goal of a youthful ‘Hollywood’ smile is on the up, and dentists are slowly but surely becoming a one-stop shop for cosmetic makeovers.

With many NHS dentists turning their back on public dentistry and going private, the option to include more cosmetic services is becoming ever more appealing.

And it’s clear to see why. After all, it could be argued that there is no point in investing in a perfect smile if it is to sit on a face with wrinkles and under-eye bags.

With different beauty treatments available under one roof, this becomes more convenient for a customer, and more profitable for the dentist. It is certainly a trend that isn’t likely to lose momentum anytime soon. As long as they receive proper training, this should be an exciting time for cosmetics and dentistry.

What is Botox?
botox is the common brand name used for Botulinum Toxin Type A: a medicine used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and can also be used to treat certain medical impairments such as excessive sweating and even motor neuron syndrome.

Doctors make for great candidates for Botox training for a number of reasons – primarily because of patient safety. Firstly, Botox is a prescription-only treatment. And secondly, the NHS recommends that the person prescribing the medicine knows your full medical history. For someone already in the medical field, medical professionals will have a better understanding as to who is most compatible for the treatment as well as having the knowledge to deal with unforeseen situations that may arise when an accident or emergency occurs.

Botox is generally considered a safe procedure, but this perception could easily be reversed as soon as non-medical professionals become available to administer the treatment.

source:- dentistry & botox

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