Can a Dentist Perform Botox Injections?

A better question would be should a dentist perform Botox injections. The regulations on who can inject medications vary from state to state.  Some dentists are adept at injections and some are not.  Is it in the scope of their practice? Probably not. Would you go to a Plastic Surgeon for a root canal or dental extractions?  I do not think so.   Plastic Surgeons are trained and have a great deal of experience with Botox injections and dermal fillers and I believe they are the correct medical professionals for these injections.

Drug companies will sell medications to any doctor - no matter what speciality.  Also, there are no clear regulations on who can inject Botox or inject dermal fillers.  You really need to make sure that you are injected by a board-certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist to ensure that you are having the highest trained person inject your face.  You would not go to the car wash to get your engine repaired.  Likewise, you should not go to your dentist to have plastic surgery.  

Regulations regarding which practitioners are allowed to inject Botox vary from state to state and we do not have an answer to this question for the state of Georgia. California dentists are allowed to inject Botox.
If a dentist wanted to dedicate the time and effort into proper injection and facial anatomy training, they might become proficient in the procedures. But just like any other specialty, it takes time and effort. We question why a dentist that could spend his/her time and effort specializing and getting better at traditional or cosmetic dentistry procedures would think it would be a good use of their time to stray into the domain of facial cosmetic procedures. We're not sure why that would be a good idea for the dentist or the consumer. Whatever practitioner you choose, make sure that they specialize in the procedure you are looking for.

More and more commonly, practioners without cosmetic surgery training, without surgical training, and even without a medical license are performing a whole host of cosmetic procedures, from Botox to Lasers, Lipo to breast augmentation. Whether or not an individual "can" perform a procedure legally or adequately is certainly a good question, but the more important one is whether or not they should perform it on you? In the end, it is your body and your investment, and I would highly recommend going to someone with the proper credentials and qualifications to perform the procedure properly. Ask yourself a couple of questions:
First, why is the dentist, who has no formal training in this field, offering this procedure?
Second, would you go to a plastic surgeon to clean your teeth or perform a root canal?
Use your best judgement and pick the individual who can give you the best chance at an excellent result.
Dr. S

In the United States, the laws vary from state to state. Ethics are a different matter. They are the same in every state.
Botox is a medical procedure with risks and complications. Anyone can (and does) inject Botox, I think my dry cleaner is now offering Botox injections, but patients must decide whom they trust the appearance of their face with for a 4 to 6 month period.
Personally, I like to have my teeth taken care of by my dentist, have my gastroenterologist take care of my colonoscopy, and when the time comes, have a trained and experienced cosmetic surgeon treat my wrinkles with Botox.
Anyone want a root canal?
Dr. P