Ep 19: From Polishing Teeth to Perfecting Lips: What’s It Like?

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Ever wondered how dental clinicians can expand their careers into aesthetics? On this episode, Katie takes me behind the scenes of her journey into neuromodulators, covering both the cosmetic and therapeutic applications.
We discuss what makes dental professionals a great fit for this field, the steps to certification, and why lip fillers hold a special place in Katie’s practice.
Tune in to discover the exciting potential of this career path!
About Katie:
Katie Barrer is a Registered Dental Hygienist and certified esthetic injector. She elevates her traditional hygiene skills by integrating neuromodulators and dermal filler into her practice, viewing them as essential components to enhance patients' self-assurance and improve their overall dental health and function. She is a faculty member of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics and looks forward to contributing to the evolution of dental hygiene.
To Connect With Katie:
Instagram: @therdhinjector
Email: [email protected]
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Meet Katie
4:55 - Katie's Journey into Neuromodulators
9:10 - Understanding Neuromodulators & Their Applications
14:55 - Cosmetic & Therapeutic Benefits
18:43 - Why Dental Clinicians Are the Perfect Fit
25:38 - Katie's Daily Schedule
26:58 - The Potential to Increase Income
28:05 - Getting Certified
29:28 - Why Lip Filler is Her Favorite Procedure
31:10 - Being an Educator
32:53 - What to Expect From Botox
39:30 - Connect With Katie
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Chapters

1. Meet Katie (00:00:00)

2. Katie's Journey into Neuromodulators (00:05:25)

3. Understanding Neuromodulators & Their Applications (00:09:40)

4. Cosmetic & Therapeutic Benefits (00:15:57)

5. Why Dental Clinicians Are the Perfect Fit (00:19:45)

6. Katie's Daily Schedule (00:26:40)

7. The Potential to Increase Income (00:28:00)

8. Getting Certified (00:29:07)

9. Why Lip Filler is Her Favorite Procedure (00:30:30)

10. Being an Educator (00:32:12)

11. What to Expect From Botox (00:33:55)

12. Connect With Katie (00:40:32)