I studied in the pre-med program at University of Denver in 2004 & 2005. During this program at DU, I applied to dental hygiene schools & my choice was Northwestern here in CO (CNCC). This nationally-acclaimed dental hygiene program was established in 1962, thus most accomplished in the surrounding states. I graduated in 2007 with focus in Dental Hygiene & Applied Health Science, while continuing to complete 2 other associate degrees as well.
During dental school, I was certified in nitrous oxide & local anesthesia. Additionally, I took the Anesthesia Western Regional Examination Boards (WREB) in UT, March 2007. By doing so, this ancillary licensure allows me to administer anesthesia across the majority of the United States.
Persistently, I participate in continuing education in dental, medical health, neurotoxin (Botox, Dysport, etc.), dermal fillers (Juvéderm, Restylane, etc.) & deoxycholic acid injections (Kybella) related courses, including CPR certifications biennially, to further my knowledge, performance & capabilities.
I began interning injectables in March of 2013. I was certified in June 2013. The instructor previously traveled & trained for Allergan – Botox & Juvéderm.
I’ve continued certifications regularly since. Please see my list of certifications & courses below.
Additional CE courses since my first certification:
· Juvéderm & Botox certifications with Allergan summer 2013
· Xeomin, Radiesse & Belotero certifications with Merz summer 2013
· Advanced Mouth, Lip Anatomy & Augmentation with American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AFFE), instructor Louis J Malcmacher, DDS, MAGS (Master of the Academy of General Dentistry) fall 2013
· Dysport, Perlane & Restylane certifications spring 2014
· Dysport, Perlane & Restylane re-certifications fall 2014
· Juvéderm, Voluma XC Injection Training Certificate at Weber Facial Plastic Surgery, Instructor- Stephen Weber, MD, FASC (Fellow of the American College of Surgeons), June 2014
· Allergan JUVÉDERM VOLUMA XC Dr. de Maio Master Course Live Webcast, Instructor –Mauricio de Maio, MD, ScM (Supply chain management in Latin America, the Brazilian pharmaceutical industry case), PhD of Brazil, Fall 2014
· Vampire Facelift training (fall/winter 2014)
· Facial Aesthetics Advanced Techniques for Full Face Rejuvenation with Merz & PARADIGM Communications, Instructor – Dr. Wm. Philip Werschler, MD, FAAD (Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology), FAACS (Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery), including Galderma, Merz & Allergan injectable products, Winter 2015
· Advanced Techniques with Allergan (Botox including TMJ, Voluma, Juvéderm), Dec 28, 2015
· Kybella certification with Allergan, Dec 28, 2015
· Kybella certification with Allergan, Feb 2016
· EPIC Advanced Injection Training Certificate at Weber Facial Plastic Surgery, Instructor- Stephen Weber, MD, FASC, Aug 9, 2016
· Allergan Juvéderm Collection of fillers: The Vycross Collection – Unique Fillers for Patients Unique Golas, Live WebCast with Steve Yoelin, MD, and Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD, Sept 29, 2017
· Kybella re-certification with Allergan, advanced techniques Dec 4, 2017
· Kybella additional Training with Allergan, advanced techniques Jan 12, 2018