Hello!

In Germany dentists or oral surgeons (single degree) are only allowed to use botox or fillers within the (peri-)oral region (lips are counting).

For any treatment outside of the peri-oral region injectors need a medical license.

There is, however, a loophole. Dentists can pass a state examination as a "naturopath" which legally allows them to inject outside the peri-oral area.

Best regards!

Hello

In Iran general dentists can't use botox or fillers, only OMFS are allowed.

Dear Dr. Mahmood Dashti,

Thank you very much for your information.

The situation is the same as in Japan before. I qualified for Botox nearly 30 years ago. However, currently in Japan, even OMFS does not allow Botox qualification. We have just begun negotiations with a pharmaceutical company with the help of the Dystonia Patients' Association to enable OMFS in Japan to use Botox.

Best regards,

Kazuya Yoshida

Dear Dr. Lukas Benedikt Seifert,

Thank you very much for your valuable information.

If a dentist in Germany gives an injection for the treatment of oromandibular dystonia without receiving a "naturopath", will he be punished?

In fact, I worked in Germany from 1992 to 1994, injecting Botox into patients with oromandibular dystonia.

Best regards,

Kazuya Yoshida

Dear Dr. Kazuya Yoshida

I know the frustration, dentists and OMFS are best suited for using botox, since we are focused on the maxillofacial region anatomy.

I hope you get succeed in your way.

Yours sincerely

Dear Dr. Mahmood Dashti,

Thank you very much for your encouragement email.

Fortunately, I am qualified to use Botox. However, when a young oral surgeon tries to start Botox treatment, he cannot. There is no successor to the botulinum toxin therapy I have been doing for 30 years. That is a big problem.

I hear, physicians and dentists can use botulinum toxin in Korea exactly the same.

I hope Japan will be like that.

Best regards,

Kazuya Yoshida

I suppose it's banned in England for under 18.

And it's banned for use by dentists in israel

Dear Dr. Shahi Jahan,

Thank you very much for your reply.

I think it's strange that oral surgeons or dentists can't use Botox, even though they are more familiar with oral anatomy and masticatory muscle function than neurologists. I believe that oral surgeons or dentists should also be allowed to use Botox if they have some knowledge and experience with Botox, EMG and neurophysiology, or involuntary movements.

Best regards,

Kazuya Yoshida

In Poland, dentists can use botox and fillers in the whole head and neck region.

Dear Dr. Jakub Bargiel,

Thank you very much for your interesting information.

Can dentists use Botox for any disease in the head and neck region in Poland?

The applications of Botox in the head and neck region include oromandibular dystonia, blepharospasm, cervical dystonia, hemifacial spasm, facial synkinesis, orolingual dyskinesia, functional (psychogenic) dystonia, trigeminal neuralgia, orofacial pain, temporomandibular disorder, temporomandibular joint dislocation, bruxism, palatal tremor, hypersalivation, Frey syndrome, gummy smile, and square mandible. Or are some of these diseases? Are they officially approved as indications? I would appreciate it if you could answer.

Thank you in advance,

Kazuya Yoshida

I believe in Spain only medical doctors can use Botox. In Brasil dentists and medical doctors can use

Dear Dr. Ricardo Grillo,

Thank you very much for important information.

I can expect that if all dentists can use Botox, it can cause some problems.

Do you know whether a dentist or oral surgeon has any requirements to use Botox in Brazil? I believe that oral surgeons or dentists should also be allowed to use Botox if they have enough knowledge and experience with Botox, EMG and neurophysiology, or involuntary movements.

Best regards,

Kazuya Yoshida

All dentists can use it in Brasil, not only OMFS.

Dear Dr. Ricardo Grillo,

Thank you for your quick response,

Are there any requirements such as taking a Botox course?

Kazuya Yoshida

Legally, dentists have a minimal time of course tô be habilitated on Botox and dermal fillers, but on real life, anyone with graduation degree can do it.

Thank you very much for your information.

I am eager for dentists to be able to use Botox in Japan as well.

I'm working with the Dystonia Patients Association to ask GlaxoSmithKline, which sells Botox in Japan, to be available to dentists, but it seems difficult.

Kazuya Yoshida

Dear Dr. Ricardo Grillo,

I have a question.  The applications of Botox in the orofacial region include oromandibular dystonia, blepharospasm, cervical dystonia, hemifacial spasm, facial synkinesis, orolingual dyskinesia, functional (psychogenic) dystonia, trigeminal neuralgia, orofacial pain, temporomandibular disorder, temporomandibular joint dislocation, bruxism, palatal tremor, hypersalivation, Frey syndrome, gummy smile, and square mandible. Are they officially approved as indications in Brazil? I would appreciate it if you could answer.

Thank you in advance,

Kazuya Yoshida

Yes Turkey it,s allowed but especially more secure allowed for oral surgeons

Dear Dr. Tahir Ataözden,

Thank you very much for your information. Please let me know which indications are officially allowed in Turkey. For example, oromandibular dystonia, hemifacial spasm, facial synkinesis, orolingual dyskinesia, trigeminal neuralgia, orofacial pain, temporomandibular disorder, temporomandibular joint dislocation, bruxism, hypersalivation, Frey syndrome, gummy smile, and square mandible.

I would appreciate it if you could answer.

Thank you in advance,

Kazuya Yoshida

Both of them which you mention to applie in our Country and our,s Kafkas universty Dental and Medical faculty hospital,,,you well come to our universty if you please as a visitor Doctor

Dear Dr. Tahir Ataözden,

Thank you very much for your quick reply. I use Botox for the indications in Japan. However, at present, neither dentists nor oral surgeons can participate in Botox therapy qualification courses in Japan. If a young oral surgeon tries to start Botox treatment, unfortunately he cannot. There is no successor to the botulinum toxin therapy, although I have been doing for 30 years. That is a big problem. I'm working with the Dystonia Patients Association to ask GlaxoSmithKline, which sells Botox in Japan, to be available to dentists, but it seems very difficult.

Best regards,

Kazuya Yoshida

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Dear Dr. Tahir Ataözden,

Thank you for your reply.

Best regards,

Kazuya Yoshida

They prohibited recently for general dentists to do that in Iran. However, oral surgeons are allowed to do so.

Thank you very much for your information.

Do you know what diseases are officially approved for indications of Botox in Iran? I would appreciate it if you could answer.

Sincerely yours,

Kazuya Yoshida

I was informed that Botox is approved in the following 100 countries. However, I do not know what indications are available in each country. If you know, I would appreciate it if you could tell me.

Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curacao, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Dominican republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestinian territory, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovak republic, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Maarten, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam

Where can we find the regulations for who can use botox and dermal fillers in Japan?

Thank you for your comment. Sorry for the late reply. Botox is not officially approved for the oral area in Japan. However, practicing dentists use Korean or Chinese botulinum toxin for cosmetic dentistry. There is such a dual structure, but I think it will be regulated in the near future.