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Why Do Dentists Do Botox? Is It Safe?

Dentist offered to throw in a Botox treatment with my dental work. He said many dentists offer Botox these days. Is it ok/wise to get Botox from a dentist?

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Dr. Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA
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Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
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Dr. Matthew Schulman, MD
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Dr. Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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