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Faculty of Aesthetic & Regenerative Medicine

Section of Aesthetic Dentistry

CBEAD

Competency-Based Examination in Aesthetic Dentistry & Facial Aesthetics

Part of the IPCF — Level 6 Practitioner Certification

CBEAD assesses competency in aesthetic dentistry and perioral facial aesthetics for registered dental practitioners. The examination validates clinical knowledge, procedural skills in perioral injectables, smile harmony assessment, and collaborative practice within the aesthetic medicine team.

Fee (India Launch Phase)

₹32,000

Eligibility Criteria

Valid dental registration in home jurisdiction
Active Dental Council registration
Minimum 2 years post-qualification clinical experience
Evidence of training in aesthetic dental procedures
Professional references from registered dental practitioners
Current professional indemnity insurance

Examination Structure

1
Stage 1

Written Examination

Comprehensive written assessment covering aesthetic dentistry principles and facial harmony.

2
Stage 2

OSCE (Perioral Focus)

Clinical examination stations focusing on perioral injectables, smile design, and facial harmony assessment.

3
Stage 3

Case Log Submission

Documented clinical cases demonstrating range of aesthetic dental procedures performed.

4
Stage 4

Viva Defense

Oral examination assessing clinical reasoning, complication management, and ethical practice.

Core Assessment Domains

Perioral Anatomy
Dental Injectables
Smile Design & Harmony
Gummy Smile Correction
Bruxism Management
Scope of Practice Ethics

Pre-Examination Academic Orientation Program

Included in Exam Fee
Examination blueprint explanation
OSCE structure overview
Case log requirements
Viva framework
Ethics & governance standards

Participation in orientation does not influence examination results.

Certification Validity

  • Initial certification valid for 5 years from date of issue
  • Certificate verifiable through IMCAC public verification portal
  • Certification title: Board Certified in Aesthetic Dentistry & Facial Aesthetics (IMCAC – CBEAD)
  • Certification subject to Dental Council scope-of-practice regulations
  • Annual declaration of regulatory compliance required

Recertification Policy

  • Recertification required every 5 years
  • Minimum 20 CPD hours per year in aesthetic dental procedures
  • Evidence of continued clinical practice within scope
  • Compliance with Dental Council regulations
  • Updated regulatory compliance declaration

Regulatory Notice

Dental practitioners must ensure all aesthetic procedures comply with Dental Council regulations in their jurisdiction. This certification does not authorize procedures outside the scope permitted for dental professionals. Practitioners must maintain active Dental Council registration and comply with all local regulatory requirements.

Certification validates assessed competencies within aesthetic dentistry and does not grant medical licensure. Practice must remain within the legal scope defined by the candidate's Dental Council registration.

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