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About Empire Medical Training

Why Empire Medical Training for Dentists?

Empire Medical Training has trained thousands of dentists (DDS and DMD) in the clinical skills that leverage their existing expertise in facial anatomy. Because dentists already understand the facial neuroanatomy, vascular anatomy, and muscular structures better than most medical professionals, they have a natural head start when learning Botox injections for TMJ disorders, bruxism, masseter reduction, and cosmetic applications — as well as dermal fillers for lip augmentation, smile makeovers, and complete facial aesthetics.

For over 25 years, Empire has delivered hands-on, live-patient CME courses recognized for CDE credit in most U.S. states. Our aesthetic, pain management, and functional medicine courses help dentists diversify their revenue by adding high-value cash-pay services to their existing practice, launching dedicated aesthetic practices, or treating chronic dental pain conditions with interventional techniques.

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Specialties You Can Master

Training Across All Five Empire Academies

Empire is the only CME provider offering hands-on training in all five high-demand specialty areas — so you can build a diversified practice from one trusted source.

Aesthetic Medicine

Master Botox for TMJ, bruxism, masseter reduction, and cosmetic applications. Add dermal fillers for lip augmentation, smile frame enhancement, and full facial aesthetics — natural extensions of your existing dental practice.

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Pain Management

Learn trigger point injections, regenerative therapies, and interventional techniques for TMJ, orofacial pain, and chronic dental pain conditions.

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Functional Medicine

Explore the oral-systemic health connection with functional medicine, IV nutrition, and wellness protocols. Expand your practice into holistic dental medicine.

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Cosmetic Laser & Facial Aesthetics

Integrate cosmetic laser procedures, chemical peels, and facial aesthetics alongside your cosmetic dentistry services for complete smile and face makeovers.

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Business & Marketing

Turn your clinical skills into a profitable cash-pay practice. Learn pricing strategy, patient acquisition, AI marketing, and the operational systems that separate thriving practices from the rest.

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Recommended Courses

Top Courses for Dentists

Hands-on, live-patient training programs most commonly taken by dentists.

Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Training

Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Training

$1,599 $1,899 8 CME Hrs Live Hands-On

Empire Medical Training's Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Training is a comprehensive, CME-accredited certification program designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assis...

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Complete Dermal Filler Training

Complete Dermal Filler Training

$1,599 $1,899 8 CME Hrs Live Hands-On

Empire Medical Training's Complete Dermal Filler Training is a CME-accredited certification program that provides healthcare professionals with thorough, hands-on instruction in...

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Complete Facial Aesthetics

Complete Facial Aesthetics

$3,799 $5,299 16 CME Hrs Live Hands-On

Empire Medical Training's Complete Facial Aesthetics course offers an intensive, hands-on learning experience designed to transform medical professionals into skilled aesthetic ...

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Joint Injection & Aspiration Training

Joint Injection & Aspiration Training

$1,599 $1,899 6.75 CME Hrs Live Hands-On

Empire Medical Training's Joint Injection & Aspiration Training is a focused, CME-accredited certification program that provides healthcare professionals with hands-on expertise...

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PDO Thread Lift Training

PDO Thread Lift Training

$1,999 $2,299 8 CME Hrs Live Hands-On

Empire Medical Training's PDO Thread Lift Training is a CME-accredited certification program covering Level I and Level II PDO thread procedures for non-surgical face, neck, and...

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Peptide Therapy Training

Peptide Therapy Training

$1,599 $1,899 8 CME Hrs Lecture

Empire Medical Training's Peptide Therapy Training is a CME-accredited certification program that equips healthcare professionals with the clinical knowledge, prescribing protoc...

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Scope of Practice by State

Where Dentists Can Practice Procedural Medicine

Most state dental boards permit licensed dentists to perform facial cosmetic procedures (Botox, dermal fillers) for therapeutic or aesthetic purposes within the orofacial/perioral region. A smaller group of states restricts aesthetic injections to the oromaxillofacial region only (i.e., TMJ, bruxism).

Most Permissive Full Facial Aesthetic Authority for Dentists
Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming
Restricted Therapeutic Only (TMJ/Bruxism) — No Pure Aesthetics
Alaska California Hawaii New York
Please verify: State dental board rulings on facial aesthetics can change frequently. Always check the most recent guidance from your State Board of Dentistry before offering cosmetic services to patients. This information is general guidance and should not be construed as legal advice.
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Scope of Practice

Career Paths & Legal Considerations

Dental scope of practice for Botox, fillers, and aesthetic procedures varies by state. Most U.S. state dental boards now permit dentists to perform Botox and dermal filler injections within the oral and maxillofacial region — including TMJ, bruxism, masseter, and lip enhancement — after completing accredited training. Some states also permit cosmetic applications for the lower face and neck. Empire's courses cover both the clinical techniques and the regulatory landscape, and our instructors help dentists understand what's permitted in their state. Always verify with your state dental board before offering new services.

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What Empire Students Say

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Frequently Asked Questions — Dentists

Yes, in most U.S. states. Nearly all state dental boards now permit dentists to perform Botox and dermal filler injections within the oral and maxillofacial region after completing accredited training. Applications include TMJ disorders, bruxism, masseter reduction, lip augmentation, and smile frame enhancement. A growing number of states also permit dentists to perform full-face cosmetic injections. Empire's instructors can help you verify what's permitted in your specific state.
Yes. Empire Medical Training courses are AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ accredited, and this accreditation is recognized for Continuing Dental Education (CDE) credit in most states. We provide detailed certificates documenting the credit hours earned for your state licensing board.
We recommend starting with Complete Botox Training (which covers TMJ, bruxism, masseter, and facial applications) followed by Complete Dermal Filler Training (lips, smile frame, and full face). Many dentists then add PDO Thread Lifts and PRP training for complete facial rejuvenation. Empire's Aesthetic Academy membership gives dentists access to all aesthetic courses in one program.
Botox has several dental-specific clinical applications: treating temporomandibular disorders (TMJ), reducing bruxism and teeth grinding, relieving masseter hypertrophy, managing gummy smiles, and addressing orofacial pain. Many dentists start with these therapeutic indications before expanding into cosmetic applications. Botox for TMJ alone can add significant revenue to a general dental practice.
Most major dental malpractice carriers now offer coverage for Botox and dermal filler procedures when performed within an approved scope of practice and with documented accredited training. Empire provides certification documentation to satisfy insurer requirements. Always contact your malpractice carrier directly to confirm coverage for specific procedures before offering them to patients.

Specialty-Specific Training

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Already know which specialty you want? Jump directly to our academy-focused landing pages for dentists.

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