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Umar Rehman1, Ayman Mukhtar2, Labib Syed3
1Department of Plastic Surgery, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
Abstract:
Non-surgical facial aesthetics (NSFA) are cosmetic procedures intended to reduce signs of ageing and provide facial rejuvenation. There is currently no recommendation for NSFA to be included in the undergraduate dental curriculum globally. This study aims to gain the views of final year dental students about pursuing a career in NSFA. An online survey was completed by 114 final year dental students across two English Universities. A total of 67% (77/114) of students would pursue a career in NSFA. A total of 76% (87/114) and 75% (86/114) of students were not aware of the complications associated with the administration of dermal fillers and Botox injections, respectively. Most students considered NSFA upon graduation. NSFA provides a transferable skillset and useful anatomical knowledge. Incorporation of NSFA in undergraduate education could financially support oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) trainees within their second degree. This may in turn promote retention within the speciality with high financial costs associated with OMFS training.
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