Functional Medicine Training for Dentists

This training caters to MDs, DOs, DMDs, DDS, NPs, RNs and other licensed healthcare professionals. It is specifically designed for practitioners interested in integrating anti-aging and functional medicine — including bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, pellet therapy, and peptide therapies — into their practice.

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy uses hormones that are molecule by molecule exactly the same as the hormones present in the human body. The course teaches you to safely prescribe and manage BHRT including estrogens, progesterone, and testosterones, along with monitoring protocols and dosage adjustment strategies for optimal patient outcomes.

The course covers treatment protocols for sleeping disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, menopausal symptoms (peri and post), menstrual irregularities, night sweats, sexual dysfunction, low libido, anxiety disorders, andropause-related symptoms, bone loss, weight management issues, and premature hair loss — all connected to hormonal imbalance and age-related dysfunction.

Yes, hormone pellet therapy is included as a training component. Pellet therapy provides sustained, consistent hormone delivery and is an important modality in anti-aging medicine. The course covers pellet therapy alongside other hormone delivery methods as part of the comprehensive BHRT curriculum.

Secretagogues and peptides can be used in place of hormones such as HGH to achieve a natural response by the body to create the necessary growth hormone biologically. The course covers these as important alternatives to direct hormone administration in anti-aging treatment protocols.

The Anti-Aging Training is a 9-hour intensive course that has been expanded to include both Modules 1 and 2. The program provides 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and is taught by board-certified physician faculty with expertise in internal medicine and anti-aging medicine.

The course is led by board-certified physician faculty with expertise in internal medicine and anti-aging medicine. Empire's instructors bring extensive clinical experience to this comprehensive functional medicine program, ensuring participants receive the highest quality hands-on training.

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.

The scope for dentists offering functional medicine services varies by state and by the specific services offered. Some services may be offered within the dental practice, while others may require establishing a separate entity or collaborative arrangement. Empire provides guidance on regulatory frameworks and business structures that enable dentists to expand into functional medicine legally and effectively.

Patients seeking cosmetic dentistry are often the same patients interested in comprehensive functional medicine care. Your existing patient relationships, regular appointment schedules, and focus on facial appearance create natural cross-referral opportunities. The oral-systemic health connection also gives dentists a unique clinical perspective on aging and inflammation.

Anti-aging programs command premium pricing of $3,000-$15,000+ annually per patient, creating a significant new revenue stream beyond dental services. Many dental practices generate an additional $200K-$500K+ annually from functional medicine offerings, largely from their existing patient base.

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.