{"id":427,"date":"2014-08-11T22:46:00","date_gmt":"2014-08-11T22:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/footdetox.org\/pads\/?p=427"},"modified":"2014-08-11T22:46:36","modified_gmt":"2014-08-11T22:46:36","slug":"dental-botox-regulations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footdetox.org\/pads\/dental-botox-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Botox Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"

$\"US$ Two states, Mississippi and Virginia, restrict the dental use of Botox to oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and it is only permitted after the surgeon has completed a specific residency.<\/p>\n

A majority of states permit dentists to administer Botox and dermal fillers within the scope of dental practice.\u00a0 While the wording differs, the laws can be summed up as permitting the use of these products for treating conditions related to the mouth and jaw, but forbidding their use outside these areas.\u00a0 These states require that dentists who administer Botox do so only after completing an approved program of training and include: Alaska, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin.\u00a0 The laws of a few of these states do not actually address the use of Botox specifically, but do specify that dentists are not allowed to treat patients for conditions outside the area of the mouth and jaw.<\/p>\n

In Arkansas and Louisiana, dentists may administer Botox and dermal fillers with the only restriction being that they complete a course of training that includes coverage of certain topics, including: patient consultation and evaluation, contraindications, possible risks and side effects, how to manage adverse reactions, therapeutic and esthetic uses, and hands on practice with live patients.\u00a0 These two states limit dental use of Botox to dentists in their dental offices, and forbid support staff from administering the injections.<\/p>\n

A few states currently have no regulations regarding use of Botox by dentists, though some are considering proposed regulations.\u00a0 These states include: Massachusetts, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Wyoming.\u00a0 While these states may not specifically require specific training, it is important to note that many malpractice insurance carriers do.\u00a0 Regardless, adequate training is important, whether or not it is actually required.<\/p>\n

Delaware has taken an ambiguous stance on dentists administering Botox.\u00a0 Several have inquired into the issue, and The Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene in Delaware has responded by refusing to take a position.\u00a0 Currently, Delaware neither permits nor forbids the administration of Botox by dentists and treats any alleged violations regarding Botox on the facts presented on each case.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that state laws do change from time to time.\u00a0 If you have any doubt, be sure to verify that the law in your state hasn\u2019t changed before seeking training.<\/p>\n