If you’re running a dental practice and looking for lucrative options to appeal to a broader client base, aesthetics training could be the perfect option for expanding your business. Not only are non-surgical cosmetic procedures the ideal skill for dental professionals to obtain, but the aesthetics industry is thriving more now than ever, and demand for highly-skilled healthcare professionals is extremely high.

Are you interested in finding out more about training in aesthetic medicine and taking your dental practice to the next level? In this blog post, we’ll outline the basics of the training process, as well as how it can boost the success of your clinic and where to train in the UK and Ireland.

Aesthetics medicine 

Aesthetic treatments are a non-surgical alternative to cosmetic surgery. Designed to combat tell-tale signs of ageing and eliminate a plethora of issues such as sun damage or scarring, injectable procedures including Botox® and dermal fillers have skyrocketed in popularity over the past decade. While, in the past, individuals may have felt the need to turn to expensive cosmetic surgery to obtain the look they desire, non-invasive cosmetic procedures offer a temporary solution without the high expense, long-term commitment or extensive recovery time. 

Aesthetics training for dentists

Dentists make the perfect candidates for training in aesthetics medicine. With extensive existing knowledge in the anatomy of the face and neck and vast experience dealing with patients and administering injections on a regular basis, dentists have already spent years training in many of the core practical and theoretical aspects of aesthetics. Here are some of the main reasons that injectables training is a great option for dental professionals:

• Transferable skills – The years spent studying dentistry and practical experience in a clinical environment serves as the perfect foundation for building a career in aesthetic medicine. An extensive background administering highly-targeted injections in the oral cavity means that dentists already possess an extremely high level of accuracy and motor skills required to treat aesthetic patients successfully.
• Patient care – As a dentist, you have already undergone substantial training on dealing with all aspects of the patient care process, from initial consultation to complications management within the dental practice and aftercare support.
• Expectations from aesthetic patients – Despite the lack of regulations surrounding the aesthetics field in the UK, the unprecedented growth of the industry has resulted in increased awareness and an expected minimum standard for aesthetics practitioners. The demand for highly qualified professionals such as dentists from patients is growing at a phenomenal rate, so training in aesthetics provides a considerable boost for career prospects and opportunities.

Aesthetics treatments in your dental practice

While there are a large number of independent aesthetic clinics throughout the UK, aesthetics procedures offered within healthcare clinics have become increasingly popular in the past few years. Here are a few reasons why a dental practice makes the perfect environment for treatments in aesthetic medicine:

• Clinical environment – Dental clinics already adhere to the strict hygiene standards expected in a clinical environment and required for aesthetics, making them the perfect setting for administering dermal filler and Botox® procedures.
• Established client base – This is especially true for dental practices with an existing offering of private cosmetic dental procedures. Many of your current clients may be interested in exploring aesthetics treatments, and you possess the advantage of having built up a high level of trust with them. Furthermore, your patients will be quick to recommend you to their friends, family and colleagues, so the potential for establishing a loyal aesthetic clientele fairly quickly is highly attainable.
• Complementary treatments – Many dental and aesthetic treatments go hand in hand, so why not create a bespoke offering that makes use of your entire skill set? Botulinum toxin can treat a “gummy smile” with injections designed to lower the top lip, while strategically placed dermal fillers can strengthen a weakened jawline and improve the appearance of a class 2 malocclusion. A tailored treatment plan can help patients reach their aesthetic goals and eliminate any insecurities or concerns they have with their appearance.
• Lucrative – Last but not least, it’s clear that aesthetics is a highly lucrative addition to any dental practice. By extending your offering beyond oral health treatments, you can boost your clinic’s income and scale your business to the next level.

Training at Acquisition Aesthetics

At Acquisition Aesthetics, we offer gold-standard aesthetics training to healthcare professionals, including doctors, dentists, and nurses. Our award-winning academy strives to provide the highest standard of injectables training on the market, with both Foundation and Advanced level courses available in the practical and theoretical elements of non-surgical procedures such as Botox® and dermal fillers. 

Some of our most popular injectable courses include:

• Foundation Botox® and Dermal Fillers Course – The perfect starting point for healthcare professionals new to the aesthetics industry. Learn the core principles of cosmetic injectables and acquire the necessary skills to safely and effectively administer foundation aesthetic procedures.
• Advanced Botox® and Dermal Fillers Course – Build on your foundation-level training and treat more complex functional issues. Advanced training is centred on developing your skill set to position yourself at a clear advantage in a highly competitive industry.
• Level 7 Diploma – Widely regarded as the accepted standard for professional aestheticians. Meet Health Education England’s qualification requirements and obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to become an expert in the delivery of injectable procedures.

Are you a dentist or other medical professional interested in finding out more about our training courses? Reach out to a friendly member of our team by emailing contact@acquisitionaesthetics.co.uk or calling us on 0203 514 8757.