Speaker: Andreina Sucre Beltran, CRDH, International dentist, MS

Program Track: Clinical

Course Description: This session provides practical insights for dental hygienists to identify and manage lip filler complications, ensuring patient safety and optimal oral health. Attendees will learn how to adapt dental procedures for patients with lip fillers, effectively addressing both short- and long-term considerations. The session will also delve into the psychological motivations and potential complications associated with lip augmentation, empowering attendees to provide informed counseling and promote safer aesthetic decisions. This knowledge will enhance their practice and contribute to holistic patient well-being.

Learning Objectives:

• Define the common types of lip fillers based on their chemical composition and duration.
• Compare lip fillers’ mechanisms of action and potential short-term effects, including injection-related complications, inflammatory reactions, and tissue trauma.
• Determine the long-term implications of lip fillers on oral health, considering potential risks like infection, tissue integrity concerns, and migration issues.
• List different strategies for adaptation of dental procedures to accommodate lip fillers.
• Plan appropriate management measures for potential filler-related complications encountered in the dental setting, including referrals when necessary.

CE Credit Hours: 1.5

Original Date of Session: February 4, 2026

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The American Dental Hygienists’ Association is an approved provider of dental continuing education as recognized by the Dental Board of California, Provider #5238.