Neuromodulators: Level 1 and 2 Bundle
Continuing education with a university advantage
Continuing education for dentists in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta, and in Trois-Rivières, Québec
40 CE credits* | English or Bilingual | In-person & online | Limited capacity
* This number is an estimate. Your regulatory body will issue the credits.
**In Edmonton. Prices for the offerings outside of Edmonton will differ.
Start your journey towards full certification in the use of neuromodulators and fillers for either therapeutic or aesthetic procedures. The 海角社区's level one and two neuromodulator courses will introduce the use of neuromodulators for the superficial muscles of the upper face and bruxism treatment.
New location added
You can now take neuromodulators level one and two in Trois-Rivières, Québec during a bundle weekend. To read the details in French, click the French/English language toggle in the top right hand corner of this page.
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What you will learn
Summary
Level one: Applied anatomy and introduction to neuromodulators
This course is the starting point for the residency program and will review head and neck anatomy and its relevance to:
- The administration and pharmacology of neuromodulators
- Aesthetic therapies and procedures
- Non-aesthetic therapies and procedures
Training consists of an anatomical and functional cadaver lab in addition to didactic lectures outlining the functional anatomy of both the head and neck.
Level two: Basic neuromodulators - Upper face and bruxism treatment
To facilitate clinical confidence, this course consists of didactic lectures, a clinical anatomic cadaver lab, and injection practice where participants will have the opportunity to administer injections with chair side assistance.
Because this course consists of injection practice, we highly recommend that participants bring their RDAs. Learn more about our .
Questions?
Contact us at cdeneu@ualberta.ca
Pricing and details
Syllabus
Before the course begins, we recommend two weeks of self-study to review the material covered.
Level one: Applied anatomy and introduction to neuromodulators
During the anatomical cadaver lab and didactic lectures, we will outline the functional anatomy of both the head and neck, focusing on the following subjects:
- Muscles of the head and neck region
- Muscle physiology
- Anatomy of the temporomandibular joint region
- Neurovascular system
- Anatomical boundaries
- Tissue planes
- Skin and aging of the face
- An overview of the actions of neuromodulators (such as Botulinum Toxin Type A); and Pharmacology and review of muscle physiology
Level two: Basic neuromodulators - Upper face and bruxism treatment
During the anatomical cadaver lab and didactic lectures, we will introduce the use of neuromodulators for the superficial muscles of the upper face and bruxism treatment.
The following subjects will be explored:
- The clinical signs of cutaneous photoaging
- The effects of sun exposure and aging
- The medical and aesthetic uses for neuromodulators
- Treatment techniques, complications and side effects
- An overview of clostridium botulinum toxin and the management of chronic bruxism
- An extensive review of embryology, histology, head and neck anatomy, and the pharmacology of Xeominⓡ, Letyboⓡ, Dysportⓡ, and Botoxⓡ.
Online materials are accessible for one year.
Prerequisites
- This course is open to dentists, physicians, pharmacists, LPNs and RNs.
- Completion of Level 1 is required (immediately after completing Level 1 you are eligible for Level 2).
Program update
Please note, due to the current sponsorship supply issues, total product costs will be the responsibility of the participant, up to $600, and up to CAD $2,400 in Las Vegas. Promotional offers are given to the participants who take our courses; ask your program coordinator for more information.
Our leading faculty
Dr. Dan Livy
Associate professor of anatomy
Dr. Livy, PhD, is a graduate of the 海角社区, having completed his PhD in the department of biological sciences in the field of developmental neuroanatomy. He then completed postdoctoral fellowships in the health science centers at the University of Tennessee, Memphis and Texas A&M University.
He returned to the 海角社区 to accept a position with the stand-alone division of anatomy in the Faculty of Medicine. He is now an associate professor and director of the Division of Anatomy.
The main focus of his research has been on brain development. This has included an examination of factors influencing axon pathway formation within the brain and how drugs of abuse affect brain and behavioral development. Dr. Livy's current research is focused on the effect of seizure activity on the neuronal and axonal structure within the brain.
The Division of Anatomy has the responsibility of providing anatomy instruction across the entire 海角社区 campus, so teaching is a major portion of our academic commitment. They are known for our teaching excellence and strive to maintain this level of excellence by providing high quality instructors with a passion for teaching. Their goal is to make anatomy come alive and they do this by delivering our material in a context-appropriate manner, incorporating functional and clinical references and marrying topics in embryology, physiology, histology, neuroanatomy with gross anatomy.
Dr. James Yacyshyn
director, continuing dental education
Dr. Yacyshyn, DDS, MS, BSc, obtained his bachelor of science and doctor of dental surgery from the 海角社区 and completed a masters in applied science engineering from the University of Toronto. With a background in health technology and informatics, Dr. Yacyshyn joined the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry in 2001 and was later appointed as the director of continuing dental education in 2002.
As director, Dr. Yacyshyn has developed and facilitated numerous educational programs spanning various topics for licensed dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and allied health practitioners across Alberta, nationally and internationally. Additionally, through clinical programs, we have provided care for numerous patients over the years.
If you have any ideas, challenges, or opportunities that you want to share, please reach out to us, together we can pursue excellence in continuing dental education and patient care.
Dr. Karyne Rabey
Associate professor of anatomy
Dr. Rabey, PhD, studies the complex mechanisms shaping musculoskeletal variation in different species and sexes from stages of in-utero to old age.
Her research utilizes novel interdisciplinary approaches combining force plate mechanography, motion capture analyses, deep machine learning, micro-computed tomography (micro-CT in vivo and ex vivo), hormonal levels, gross morphology, and histology. These methodologies have allowed her lab to directly test relationships between bony morphology with behaviour (i.e., different exercise regime), nerve injury and muscle function.
Biological sex and exercise are mitigating factors that alter circulating hormones. Bone is highly influenced by circulating hormones and proteins, and Rabey's research has shown great differences between sexes. Females react differently to exercise paradigms and are found to have higher levels of circulating proteins post-exercise. Rabey's research seeks to better understand developmental as well as long-term effects of exercise and injury impact on muscle attachments, bone health and management, and muscle strength in women to prevent musculoskeletal diseases.
Dr. Saranjeev Lalh
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Lalh, DDS, MD, BSc, FRCDC, appointment as the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at the world-renowned Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine (iRSM) at the Misericordia Hospital and Covenant Health is a true testament to his exceptional skills and unwavering dedication to the field of medicine.
He specializes in reconstructing the lives of patients suffering from head and neck cancer, helping them regain their confidence and hope for the future. Lalh's work is not only transformative but also innovative, as he incorporates cutting-edge digital imaging technology in his reconstructive surgical procedures and aesthetic medicine. Dr. Lalh's unwavering passion for his craft and commitment to providing the best care possible inspire us all to strive for excellence and make a positive impact on the world.
Questions?
Contact us at cdeneu@ualberta.ca
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