The art and science of facial beautification is no longer just about rejuvenating smiles. A reduction in skin quality and loss of facial volume over time leading to folds and shadows, are common concerns for patients and consequently some of the most requested esthetic procedures. The majority of such treatments are virtually non surgical, allowing a great deal to be performed in a dental office. Why lose a patient that you have spent time and money on acquiring to another practice, even if it is a non dental practice? Budget considerations must also taken into account, similarly to cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Unfortunately there is a lack of understanding of how to elicit the priorities for a patient in terms of esthetic outcome and budget expectations. Thankfully the world of esthetic medicine offers many options for all budgets; from simple but effective medical grade skincare to minimally invasive skin rejuvenation treatments to improve skin quality such as lasers. At the other end of the spectrum dermal fillers and botulinum toxins, commonly requested procedures, can be adjusted to suit all budgets and demographics.
Upon completion of this session, attendees should be able to:
Understand the spectrum of medical esthetic treatments available to integrate into your dental practice.
Understand how to choose which treatments are suitable for which patients.