Theoretical Certification – 16 Hours
Required prior to any hands-on or clinical training

At Montréal AestheticS Academy (MASA), Level 1 is your gateway into the world of injectable medicine. This foundational course is fully theoretical and designed specifically for dentists who want to begin their journey into facial aesthetics and therapeutic applications of Botulinum Toxin Type A (BoNT/A), in alignment with ODQ guidelines.

🧠 Note: Completion of this course does not authorize the dentist to perform aesthetic or therapeutic injections yet. It is, however, a mandatory prerequisite to MASA’s advanced clinical levels.

🔍 What You Will Learn

• Head and Neck Anatomy: In-depth study of the muscles, vascular and nervous systems, skin layers, and the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

• Facial Aging Process: Understanding structural changes and how they influence treatment planning.

• Comprehensive Dental and Facial Examination: Learn to assess both oral and surrounding soft tissues for therapeutic and aesthetic cases.

• Anatomical Mapping Techniques: Master facial palpation, surface marking, and site identification methods used for injection planning.

• Calibrated Aesthetic Photography: Introduction to clinical documentation and standardized before/after visuals.

• Treatment Planning Integration: Theoretical frameworks for including BoNT/A in orofacial and dental care plans.

• Indications and Contraindications: Safe, ethical application of BoNT/A for extraoral soft tissue concerns.

• Complication Management: Learn risk factors, patient safety protocols, and how to handle adverse reactions.

• Outcome Evaluation & Patient Follow-up: Techniques for monitoring and adjusting treatment efficacy.

✅ Who This Course Is For

This course is specifically designed for dentists who are ready to begin integrating injectable medicine into their clinical thinking and future practice. It provides the scientific and anatomical foundation needed for responsible, compliant practice in aesthetic and therapeutic procedures.

Hybrid Course: 8 Hours Theory + 8 Hours Hands-On (6 Patients)

At Montréal AestheticS Academy (MASA), Level 2 introduces the first hands-on training stage. This course qualifies dentists to begin using Botulinum Toxin Type A (BoNT/A) for aesthetic treatments of the upper face and therapeutic treatment of bruxism.
It blends structured medical theory with supervised clinical application.

🧪 This course meets ODQ criteria for safe, evidence-based injectable training and includes all required elements for dentist participation in clinical injection of BoNT/A.

🔬 Section 1: Patient Assessment & Diagnostics

• Medical history review relevant to facial botulinum toxins and dermal fillers

• Comprehensive aesthetic and therapeutic evaluation of the patient

• Calibrated photography of the upper face (before/after documentation)

• Understanding the causes and classifications of bruxism

• Accurate diagnosis of both esthetic facial needs and muscular dysfunction (bruxism)

🛡️ Section 2: Safety, Risk Management & Pharmacology

• In-depth pharmacological study of BoNT/A

• Mastering sterile technique in injectable protocols

• Safety assessment of injectable therapeutic and cosmetic procedures

• Identifying and preventing potential complications, including:

  • Ptosis

  • Vascular occlusion/thrombosis

  • Unwanted muscular paralysis

• Emergency protocols and management of adverse reactions

💉 Section 3: Treatment Planning & Hands-On Injection Techniques

• Integration of BoNT/A into aesthetic and therapeutic treatment plans

• Accurate dosing and anatomical injection sites for:

  • Upper face (forehead, glabella, crow’s feet)

  • Masseter muscles for bruxism relief

• Preparation, dilution, and injection techniques for BoNT/A

• Clinical use of calibrated photography to track treatment progress

• Evaluation of treatment outcomes and required adjustments

• Awareness of alternative treatment options

• Understanding the limits of Level 2 treatments, and when to refer to specialists for advanced cases

🗂️ Section 4: Practice Management & Patient Communication

• Providing accurate and legal patient information sheets

• Staff training: preparation, safety, and patient support before and after treatments

• Patient education: post-procedure care guidelines

• Informed consent acquisition for all aesthetic and therapeutic injections

• Consistent use of calibrated photography for legal and clinical tracking

✅ Who Should Take This Course

This level is for licensed dentists who have completed MASA Level 1 and are ready to move into clinical application of aesthetic injectables and therapeutic use of BoNT/A, under the standards outlined by the Ordre des dentistes du Québec (ODQ).

Hybrid Course: 8 Hours Theory + 8 Hours Clinical Training (6 Patients)

This advanced course at Montréal AestheticS Academy (MASA) is designed for licensed dentists seeking to expand their clinical expertise in both aesthetic and therapeutic applications of Botulinum Toxin Type A (BoNT/A). Participants will be trained to safely and effectively treat the mid- and lower face, neck, and myofascial dysfunctions, including pain management and hyperactivity of facial muscles.

🧠 This is MASA’s most advanced neuromodulator course before entering dermal filler training. It satisfies the ODQ’s third-level learning requirements for dental professionals.

🧬 Section 1: Advanced Anatomy & Pharmacology

• Comprehensive review of skeletal and muscular anatomy of the mid- and lower face, oral cavity, neck, skull base, and surrounding regions

• Advanced BoNT/A pharmacology including updated formulations and injection strategies

• Introduction to dermal fillers (note: Level 4 certification is required for filler injections)

• Synergistic planning: how neuromodulators and fillers complement each other in full-face rejuvenation

🔍 Section 2: Patient Assessment & Diagnosis

• Medical history review specific to mid/lower face aesthetics, myofascial pain, and neck treatments

• Full patient assessment with calibrated photography of treatment zones

• Functional and aesthetic diagnosis of:

  • Gummy smile

  • Bruxism and jaw hypertrophy

  • Myofascial trigger points

  • Lower face hyperactivity

  • Neck lines and platysmal bands

💉 Section 3: Treatment Planning, Injection Techniques & Patient Management

• Formulation of comprehensive aesthetic and therapeutic treatment plans

• Indications and contraindications of BoNT/A for the mid/lower face and myofascial disorders

• Techniques for:

  • Gummy smile treatment

  • Platysmal band and neck line smoothing

  • Myofascial pain reduction via trigger point injections

  • Hypertonic masseter, mentalis, and depressor anguli oris

• BoNT/A dosing and dilution for therapeutic and cosmetic protocols

• Site mapping and mastery of injection techniques

• Evaluation of outcomes via photography and patient feedback

• Guidelines for referring patients to specialists when treatment exceeds the dentist’s scope

⚠️ Section 4: Risk Management & Adverse Event Prevention

• Identification of adverse events and how to manage them (ptosis, vascular issues, asymmetry)

• Prevention protocols to reduce risk in complex areas like the neck and lower face

• Continuous reassessment for safety and efficacy

🗂️ Section 5: Practice Integration & Patient Communication

• Professional patient documentation (informed consent, treatment plans)

• Clinical photography standards

• Educating dental assistants and staff on pre- and post-injection procedures

• Post-treatment guidance for patients (aesthetic and therapeutic care instructions)

• Legal and ethical considerations of expanding into therapeutic aesthetics

🧑‍⚕️ Who Should Take This Course

Level 3 is designed for dentists who have completed MASA Levels 1 and 2, and are ready to expand into more complex zones of the face, neck, and musculature. This course is essential for dentists interested in:

• Treating myofascial pain and dysfunction

• Enhancing lower facial aesthetics

• Exploring non-surgical alternatives for smile correction and jawline rebalancing

• Becoming a comprehensive facial injector within ODQ guidelines

Hybrid Course: 8 Hours Theory + 8 Hours Clinical Training (6 Patients)

This Level 4 course at Montréal AestheticS Academy (MASA) empowers licensed dentists to perform safe and effective dermal filler injections in key facial regions including the lips, vermillion border, nasolabial folds, and edentulous alveolar ridges. Combining aesthetics with therapeutic relevance, this course provides the scientific, technical, and ethical foundation to integrate injectables into the modern dental practice.

💡 This is MASA’s first official dermal filler certification course, following neuromodulator (BoNT/A) training. It meets ODQ's Level 4 competency requirements for dentists.

🧬 Section 1: Anatomy, Aging & Pharmacology

• In-depth review of facial aging processes across soft tissue, skin, and bone

• Functional and aesthetic anatomy of the lower face: lips, perioral structures, smile dynamics

• Advanced training in facial aging, dermal layers, and soft-tissue rejuvenation techniques

• Introduction to facial dissection (recommended for cadaver or virtual cadaver labs)

• Pharmacology and rheology of modern dermal fillers (HA-based and alternatives)

• Synergy with Botulinum Toxin Type A (BoNT/A) for combination treatments

🔍 Section 2: Patient Assessment & Diagnosis

• Medical history review for patients receiving dermal fillers in:

  • Lips

  • Vermillion border

  • Nasolabial folds (nasogenian sulcus)

  • Edentulous alveolar ridges

• Patient evaluation and treatment planning based on anatomical and esthetic criteria

• Calibrated photography for accurate baseline and outcome tracking

• Aesthetic and therapeutic diagnostics for combined BoNT/A and filler protocols

💉 Section 3: Injection Planning, Execution & Evaluation

• Comprehensive treatment planning integrating fillers and BoNT/A with other dental disciplines:

  • Prosthodontics

  • Orthodontics

  • Periodontics

  • Oral and maxillofacial surgery

• Indications and contraindications for facial fillers

• Alternatives to fillers for facial rejuvenation

• Non-surgical enhancement of lips and smile aesthetics

• Advanced correction of nasolabial folds

• Filler use in edentulous ridges to enhance denture fit or restore facial volume

• Site mapping and injection planning

• Mastery of injection techniques, including:

  • Cross-hatching

  • Scaffolding

  • Volumetric contouring

• Filler dosing and product selection based on treatment zone

• Post-treatment photography and evaluation

• Identification and prevention of filler-related complications

• Management of adverse events such as:

  • Vascular occlusion

  • Lumps or granulomas

  • Asymmetry or filler migration

• Case referral protocols when advanced or interdisciplinary care is required

🏥 Section 4: Practice Integration & Patient Care

• Pre- and post-treatment documentation and informed consent

• Patient education for filler maintenance and post-care

• Training of office staff involved in injectable procedures

• Professional photography standards for before/after galleries

• Legal, ethical, and ODQ-compliant use of fillers in dental settings

🧑‍⚕️ Who Should Take This Course

Level 4 is intended for dentists who have successfully completed Levels 1–3 and are ready to add dermal filler injections to their aesthetic and therapeutic practice. It is ideal for practitioners seeking to:

• Master lip enhancement and nasolabial fold correction

• Expand into facial volumizing and anti-aging procedures

• Integrate injectable techniques into comprehensive dental rehabilitation plans

• Offer non-surgical options for aesthetic dentistry and smile rejuvenation