The future of facial aesthetics in dentistry: regulation, policy and clinical best practice

15 May 2026

09:40 - 10:40

Facial Aesthetics Practice Theatre

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Learning Content

This panel explores the evolving role of facial aesthetics within dentistry, focusing on current regulation, policy developments and clinical best practice. Experts will discuss scope of practice, patient safety, ethical considerations and how dentists can responsibly integrate facial aesthetics into modern care pathways.

Aims

Understand current regulations and policy changes affecting facial aesthetics in dentistry - Explore the dentist’s role and scope of practice in delivering facial aesthetic treatments - Identify principles of safe, ethical and evidence-based practice - Consider how to integrate facial aesthetics into patient care.

Learning Outcomes

To recognise key regulatory and legal considerations in facial aesthetics – To apply best practice principles to ensure safe and ethical treatment delivery – To evaluate how facial aesthetics can complement dental treatment planning – To gain insight into future trends shaping this area of practice.

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