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Division of Competency-Based Examination & Certification

Faculty of Dental Clinical Competency

Competency-based certification pathway for Dental Practitioners in aesthetic dentistry and facial aesthetics.

Faculty Overview

Bridging Dental Excellence with Facial Aesthetics

The Faculty of Dental Clinical Competency provides a structured certification pathway for dental professionals seeking to expand their expertise into facial aesthetics. This faculty recognizes the unique position of dentists in understanding facial anatomy, oral-facial relationships, and perioral aesthetic procedures.

Board Certification

Board Certified in Aesthetic Dentistry & Facial Aesthetics (IMCAC – CBEAD)

Scope of Practice

Perioral region & dental-facial integration

Regulatory Compliance

Certification is subject to national dental council regulations. Candidates must verify that aesthetic procedures are within their permitted scope of practice in their jurisdiction.

Dental Professional
CBEAD

Competency-Based Examination in Aesthetic Dentistry & Facial Aesthetics

For Registered Dental Practitioners with valid dental license

Examination Components

1

Written Examination

MCQ-based assessment of theoretical knowledge

2

OSCE Assessment

Structured clinical skill evaluation stations

3

Case Log Review

Documentation of supervised clinical cases

4

Viva Voce

Oral examination and case defense

Core Competencies Assessed

Perioral injectable competency (Botulinum toxin, Dermal fillers)
Smile harmony and facial proportion assessment
Lip enhancement and perioral rejuvenation
Botox applications for bruxism and TMJ
Integration of dental and facial aesthetics
Patient safety and emergency protocols

Legal Disclaimer

Certification under the Faculty of Dental Clinical Competency validates assessed competencies within the dental-aesthetic domain and does not grant medical licensure. All candidates must comply with the regulatory requirements of their respective Dental Council and ensure that aesthetic procedures fall within their permitted scope of practice in their jurisdiction.