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Acupuncture Training for Dentists.

Greg Goddard1

  • 1University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA.

Medical Acupuncture
|March 28, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Acupuncture training for dentists can be completed safely and effectively in just 25 hours. State and country regulations govern the practice of acupuncture by dental professionals.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Medicine
  • Integrative Medicine

Background:

  • Acupuncture is an alternative therapy that involves inserting thin needles into the body.
  • The integration of acupuncture into dental practice requires specific training and adherence to regulatory guidelines.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the scope and requirements of acupuncture training for dentists.
  • To explore the regulatory landscape governing acupuncture use in dentistry.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and regulatory frameworks concerning acupuncture for dentists.
  • Analysis of the feasibility of standardized acupuncture training programs for dental professionals.

Main Results:

  • Acupuncture training for dentists can be accomplished safely and effectively within a 25-hour curriculum.
  • Regulation of acupuncture practice by dentists varies significantly by state in the U.S. and by country internationally.

Conclusions:

  • A concise 25-hour training program is sufficient for dentists to safely and effectively incorporate acupuncture into their practice.
  • Navigating the diverse regulatory requirements is crucial for dentists offering acupuncture services.
Keywords:
acupunctureacupuncture trainingdental acupuncture

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