Advanced Ultrasound Procedures Level II for Dentists

This training caters to MDs, DOs, DMDs, DDS, NPs, RNs and other licensed healthcare professionals. It is specifically designed for physicians, pain management specialists, family care practitioners, physiatrists, physical medicine and rehabilitation professionals, and neurologists looking to expand their ultrasound-guided pain management skills.

The course covers suprascapular nerve block, glenohumeral joint hydrodilation, calcific tendonitis treatment, carpal tunnel syndrome injection, meralgia paresthetica injection, trigger finger injection, fascia iliaca block, caudal epidural, and genicular nerve block. Each procedure is taught with both didactic instruction and hands-on practice on live patients.

This is a Level II course designed for practitioners who want to advance their ultrasound-guided pain management capabilities. Foundational ultrasound knowledge is helpful, though the program includes comprehensive anatomical instruction and needle guidance principles to ensure all participants develop the skills needed for safe and effective interventions.

Local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST) is a potentially life-threatening complication that can occur during nerve block procedures when local anesthetic enters the bloodstream. The course provides comprehensive education on LAST recognition, prevention, and emergency management, which is a critical safety component of performing any nerve block or regional anesthesia procedure.

Yes, the course includes hands-on practice on live patients supervised by physician faculty. Training is conducted in specialized small groups with one-on-one instruction to ensure each participant receives direct mentorship and develops procedural confidence.

A board-certified physician expert will teach this course, with other licensed healthcare professionals assisting where needed. Faculty provide direct supervision during all live-patient hands-on procedures.

The Advanced Ultrasound for Pain Management Level II is an 8-hour, single-day program. It is fully CME accredited through Empire Medical Training, and participants receive certification documenting their advanced-level ultrasound-guided pain management training along with earned CME credits.

Certainly! For those outside the United States, injections on anatomical models are an option; however, you will not be allowed to inject on a live patient. Each state has its own regulations concerning live patient injections, so kindly consult your licensing board.

Level II ultrasound skills enable dynamic assessment — evaluating TMJ disc movement, capsular function, and joint mechanics during jaw opening, closing, and lateral excursion. This real-time evaluation reveals disc displacement patterns, subluxation, and dynamic pathology that static imaging (including MRI) may miss. Advanced TMJ ultrasound provides diagnostic detail that significantly improves treatment planning accuracy.

Advanced ultrasound-guided procedures relevant to dentists include complex TMJ intra-articular injections with precise capsular targeting, periarticular guided injections for capsulitis, and potentially ultrasound-guided regional nerve blocks for orofacial conditions. The improved precision of Level II guidance ensures medication reaches the exact intended target in complex TMJ anatomy.

Level II requires completion of foundational ultrasound-guided pain management training and clinical experience with basic ultrasound-guided procedures. You should be comfortable with probe handling, image optimization, and standard guided needle placement. Empire's Level I Ultrasound-Guided Pain Management course or equivalent provides the appropriate prerequisite foundation.

In most states, dentists are authorized to administer botulinum toxin and dermal filler injections within the head, neck, and associated structures. Some states define this scope broadly to include cosmetic applications, while others limit dental injectable use to therapeutic and functional purposes. Empire recommends confirming your state dental board's specific guidelines. Our training provides the clinical certification recognized by dental boards nationwide.

Dentists have superior knowledge of facial anatomy, nerve pathways, and injection techniques compared to most other healthcare professionals entering aesthetics. Your daily experience with local anesthesia, precise needle placement, and patient management in the facial region gives you a significant head start. Empire's course builds on these existing competencies to add aesthetic-specific protocols, product knowledge, and treatment planning skills.

Dental practices that add aesthetic injectable services typically generate $100K-$300K+ in additional annual revenue, often from their existing patient base. Botox and filler treatments have high profit margins, create recurring revenue through maintenance appointments, and attract new patients who become dental patients as well. The crossover appeal is significant — patients who trust you with their smile naturally trust you with their facial aesthetics.