What is FACE about ...

AADFA’s philosophy and training pathway has a strong focus on health first and the approaches taught during the FACE program are designed to improve the health and quality of the skin and get it healing itself, thereby reducing the need for artificial therapies like Botox and Dermal Fillers.

Just like maintaining the health of the teeth and gums, what the patient does at home is more than half the battle – you can use all the fancy treatments and technologies you like, but none of it will last or look as good as it could if the patient isn’t doing their part at home each day. FACE helps dental practitioners to cut through the marketing hype behind much of today’s skincare industry and counsel patients on the best, scientifically proven products and methods to maintain healthy, vibrant and attractive skin. Just like teeth and gums, if we get the skin functioning optimally, healthy and well-maintained, then improved aesthetics will naturally follow.

Dental Teams are educated on the best types of at-home skincare products for different types of patients; their different skin types; and their different clinical problems. From cleansers and serums, through to moisturisers and sunscreen, there are several key, scientifically proven, active ingredients that Dentists need to instruct patients to use, that combine synergistically to achieve the best results. Imparting this information allows patients to cut through all the marketing hype of the thousands of products that do little and cost a lot – proper skincare doesn’t need to be expensive. You’ll leave this course with a renewed respect and knowledge of your own skin and how to maintain it, as well as practical skills that can be implemented by all members of the dental team.

The full range of skin rejuvenation therapies will be covered, discussing what works and what doesn’t. Numerous live patient demonstrations of light, laser and energy based treatments take place and we discuss the business of skincare services and how to successfully integrate them into dental practice. FACE opens up an entirely new range of patient services and revenue streams to the existing dental practice. FACE allows the practitioner to offer therapies that specifically target issues arising in the surface layers - epidermal and dermal (skin) changes - including a decreased rate of epidermal cell turnover, an increase in pigmentation, loss of collagen and elastin support, deterioration of skin tone and texture, acne and the formation of superficial fine lines and wrinkles.

In order to maximise practical learning, participants arrange their own patients to attend practical training & complete practical assessment.  This approach allows participants to actively review and follow-up the treated patients, which is invaluable for learning - it is of no educational value if patients are provided for you and you never see them again!

Detailed guidance is provided on appropriate patient selection and the AADFA team will ensure proper informed consent is obtained prior to practical training.

Participants in AADFA programs will be required to pass both theoretical and practical assessments in order to gain certification.  If sufficient competency is not achieved to attain certification, AADFA will work with the practitioner to identify short-comings and develop skills to then RESIT the competency assessment at no additional fee.