Welcome to Therapeutic Botulinum Toxin Online

Explore the principles behind therapeutic botulinum toxin, with a focus on orofacial pain, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), bruxism, headaches and migraines, and hyperhidrosis.

HOW YOU WILL LEARN

Study at your own pace through written lessons, knowledge checks, a recorded demonstration and case-based material. Work through the modules in sequence, then revisit the topics most relevant to your learning goals.

WHAT THE COURSE COVERS

Mechanism of action, toxin types and safety considerations.

Masticatory anatomy, parafunctional habits, TMD and muscle hypertrophy.

Headache and migraine assessment and treatment-planning concepts.

Hyperhidrosis, treatment areas and therapeutic approaches.

Recorded demonstration and case-based learning.

Complications, professional responsibilities and relevant considerations.

WHO IT IS FOR

The course is designed around therapeutic applications in dental practice. It supports theoretical learning alongside appropriate clinical training, professional judgement and scope of practice. Contact FAC if you would like advice on suitability.

This overview is available as a free preview. The remaining course lessons are included with enrolment.

Course learning outcomes - online theory

By the end of this online course, you should be able to:

1. Explain toxin principles and appraise the evidence and limitations for the therapeutic uses taught.

2. Use an orofacial-pain/TMD/bruxism case to explain structured assessment and the need for referral.

3. Distinguish the assessment considerations for headache/migraine and hyperhidrosis presentations.

4. Explain product-specific prescribing, indication status, consent and professional-scope considerations.

5. Describe outcome review and recognise scenarios requiring urgent adverse-effect escalation.

Theory-only learning

This online course develops theoretical knowledge and case-based reasoning. It does not provide hands-on training or certify practical, prescribing or diagnostic competence. Practical skills require separate supervised training and assessment within your professional scope.

How to use this course

Follow the curriculum in order, including the required learning material and knowledge checks. Use the section list to revisit topics. Contact FAC if you need help with access, learning support or course requirements.