Question
Can a licensed practical nurse administer Botox® or dermal fillers under the direction of a dentist?
Answer
The nursing laws and rules allow a licensed practical nurse to take direction for a medical regimen from a dentist or other authorized health care practitioners practicing within their scope of practice. A dentist may prescribe neuromodulators (such as Botox®) or dermal fillers when it is used to treat functional esthetic dental conditions and their direct esthetic consequences. See the Dentist Scope of Practice - Use of Botulinum Toxin Injections/Dermal Fillers Interpretive Statement for more information.
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Dermatology and Cosmetic Procedures
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