Level 2 includes an online component (8hrs), plus an extensive two-day clinical session held on campus at the University of British Columbia at the Patterson Dental Learning Centre (Vancouver, BC).
Online Didactic
The online portion of Level 2 includes six sections:
- Glabella
- Frontalis
- Orbicularis Occuli
- TMD
- Migraines & Headaches
- Parafunctional Habits
The online portion allows practitioners to develop a deep understanding of what botulinum toxin is, how and why it affects facial muscles, and how to use botulinum toxin to achieve aesthetic facial improvements in the upper face. Practitioners will also learn how botulinum toxin is used therapeutically to treat parafunctional habits, TMD, temporal headaches, migraines and oromandibular dystonias. Prevention and interception of these disorders is addressed. A review of the musculature of the face and neck and analysis of muscle recruitment assists us in determining the cause of the many wrinkle presentations and expressions. The facial aging process is discussed as it relates to placement of the medication and the dosage required. EMG (electromyography) is used to aid in the analysis and differential diagnosis of parafunctional habits, TMD and headaches.
Clinical Session
The clinical portion of Level 2 includes a two-day hands-on session always held on a Friday and Saturday.