Botulinum Toxin Therapeutics in Dentistry and Oral Medicine (Hands-on)

Date & time: Thu, January 16, 2025 | 13:30 - 17:30
Venue: Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center

Botulinum Toxin Therapeutics in Dentistry and Oral Medicine (Hands-on)

This workshop  is designed to provide dental professionals with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills related to the use botulinum toxin in dentistry and oral medicine. The workshop will include two didactic lectures followed by three hours of hands-on practice. Participants will gain an understanding of the therapeutic applications of botulinum toxin, its mechanisms of action, and its integration into dental practice for various clinical conditions.

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the pharmacology and mechanism of action of botulinum toxin.
  • Identify the FDA-approved and off-label uses in dentistry and oral medicine
  • Recognize the clinical indications for botulinum toxin therapy in managing dental and oral conditions

 

Course Program:

TIME TOPICS
13.30 – 14.00 Didactic Lecture 1: Introduction to Botulinum Toxin Therapeutics in Dentistry and Oral Medicine

25-minute lecture, followed by 5 minutes Q&A
14.00 – 14.30 Didactic Lecture 2: Clinical Application and Case Studies of Botulinum Toxin in Dental Practice

25-minute lecture, followed by 5 minutes Q&A.
14.30 – 16.00 Hands-On Practice 1: Botulinum Toxin Handling, Reconstitution, Patient Preparation and Safety Protocols.

30-minute demonstration and hands-on.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Demonstrate proper botulinum toxin handling, dosing, and reconstitution techniques.
  2. Practice pre-injection patient preparations.
  3. Identify key anatomical landmarks for safe administration.
16.00 – 17.30 Hands-On Practice 2: Advanced Botulinum Toxin Administration and Personalized Treatment Planning

90-minute demonstration and hands-on.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Apply advanced Botulinum toxin techniques for treating dental and oral conditions.
  2. Develop personalized treatment plans that incorporate botulinum toxin therapy.
  3. Understand the importance of thorough documentation and post-treatment care in Botulinum toxin therapy.

 

Workshop fees:

Early Bird
(Til 15 December 2024)		 Onsite
(16 December 2024 – 18 January 2025)
Student Board Resident/ Dentist Student Board Resident / Dentist
800 1,000 1,200 1,400
*Prices in SAR

Limited seats only

Note: Attendees may choose to bring in their own patients

Speakers:

Prof. Andres Pinto

DMD, MPH, MSCE, MBA

 

Dr. Arwa Farag

BDS, DMSc, DipABOM, DipABOP, FRCSEd

 

Bio:

Dr. Arwa Farag is an Associate Professor and Consultant of Oral Medicine/Orofacial Pain at KAUFD, Jeddah Saudi Arabia. She is also a visiting faculty at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA

Dr. Farag graduated with BDS from King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She completed her residency training in Oral Medicine at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and earned her Doctor of Medical Science Degree from Harvard School of Dental Medicine. She completed her fellowship in TMD/Orofacial Pain at TUSDM. Dr. Farag is a Diplomat of the American Board of Oral Medicine, the American Board of Orofacial Pain, and a Fellow of The Royal College of Surgeon of Edinburgh.

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