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April 14, 2020

Reduce Your Practice Overhead: Phone, Internet, Merchant Fees & More

Drs. Roberts have successfully reduced their merchant fees by 19% over the last two years through Schooley Mitchell. As such, we would like to share our experience with you and are hosting a webinar to show you how you can reduce your costs and save money. What is Schooley Mitchell? Schooley Mitchell is an independent...
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April 3, 2020

Botox in Dentistry: The Therapeutic Applications

Have you ever wondered is there a place for Botox (botulinum toxin, BoNT-A) in dentistry? Can botulinum toxin really be used other than for treating the signs of aging and wrinkles? Some dental boards across North America have issued statements stating, "Facial Injections to Reduce Signs of Aging are Not the Practice of Dentistry". While...
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March 27, 2020

Botox approved for Pharmacists in Alberta

Pharmacists in Alberta are able to provide botulinum toxin injections (aka "Botox" and "Dysport") under the Alberta College of Pharmacists (ACP) approval to administer drugs by injection. Currently Alberta is the only province within Canada to formally approve the use of botulinum toxin for pharmacists. We recommend that Alberta pharmacists review the ACP's Standards of Practice for...
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March 19, 2020

Billing for Botulinum Toxin Services

Are you using botulinum toxin (Botox/Dysport/Xeomin) to treat TMD/headache/migraine patients but need further details on processing insurance claims for your patients? Are you offering aesthetic botulinum toxin treatments but unsure how much tax to bill? Many of you have shared with us a need for further details on billing both therapeutic and aesthetic botulinum toxin...
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November 5, 2019

Botox courses now at Patterson Dental Learning Centre at UBC Campus

PTIFA is pleased to announce that we will now be holding Botox courses at the recently opened, state of the art Patterson Dental Learning Centre located at the University of British Columbia's campus. As such, select Level 2 hands-on course dates will be held in the fully modernized clinical space. "We believe that practitioners and...
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October 10, 2019

How to Reconstitute Dysport & Botox - Reconstitution FAQ

In this blog post, Drs. Roberts reviews how to reconstitute Botox and Dysport, as well as some frequently asked questions. What product is used to reconstitute Botox and Dysport? To achieve predictable results, avoid negative side effects and provide a high-level of patient care, 0.9% Preserved Saline is used which contains Sodium Chloride 9.0 mg/ml...
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June 10, 2019

Botox Therapeutic: EMG Guided Botox Therapy for Pain

Botulinum Toxin (aka Botox/Dysport) has become a recognized modality for treating myofacial pain including migraines, headaches, TMD, bruxing, clenching grinding, etc. However, many dentists and physicians are unaware of the importance of incorporating EMG (electromyograph) analytics into their diagnoses and treatment planning. Traditional Botox Therapeutic Treatment Traditionally practitioners have relied on injection templates from the...
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June 4, 2019

Botox Office Integration for Dentists, Physicians & Nurses

Botox, dermal fillers, and facial rejuvenation... does it strike an interest for you? Dentists, physicians and nurses have likely heard of the different treatment offerings, however do you and your team know the foundations for integrating into your office and the key pearls for being successful? Why Botox & Facial Rejuvenation? Human beings, as individuals,...
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February 21, 2019

Medical Microneedling Course | InnoPen

PTIFA is proud to offer a microneedling training and certification course using the InnoPen - a Health Canada approved professional automated microneedling device. Learn the mechanisms of microneedling, the science behind the clinical results and the benefits for your patients and your practice. What is Medical Microneedling? Medical Microneedling (also known as Medical Needling or...
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September 4, 2018

Botox Anatomical Marking Workshop | AACD 2019 | San Diego, CA

Have you ever had a Botox eye-brow droop? Learn how to predictably provide botulinum toxin (aka Botox/Dysport) injections for maximum effect and minimal side effects. Attend our hands-on Botox Anatomical Marking Workshop at the upcoming AACD Scientific Session in San Diego, CA. Locating the Landmarks to Predictably Provide Botulinum Toxin Treatment for Maximum Effect and...
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