The Ultimate Gum Course
Comprehensive Gum BuilderTM and Filling Black Triangles Live Patient Training
Only $1797 (regular $2297, save $500) for a limited time!
This live patient certification course is for every dentist, no previous filler experience necessary! You are going to learn how to use non-surgical minimally intraoral fillers treatment which you can implement into your practice immediately!
Stop watching and start treating gingival recession today!
The Gum Builder Shot:
- #1 treatment for mild to moderate recession and black triangles
- #1 non-surgical alternative for severe recession
- Stabilize and reverse gingival recession through collagen biostimulation
- Eliminate hypersensitivity long term within days
- FDA cleared, scientifically proven
- Triple your periodontal productivity immediately
Model Patients
For the best learning experience, please bring your own model patient. This is a teaching course so please advise your model patient that they must be available for approximately 2-3 hours. You and your attending team members may serve as patients. The AAFE does not provide model patients. It is possible that you can find a patient at the course but this is not guaranteed.
Testimonial
“The Gum Builder program has been a total game-changer in my practice. Once you get the technique down—which honestly has a short learning curve—it’s incredibly fast and easy. Most of my patients don’t even need local anesthesia, just a bit of topical, and they’re amazed at how quick and comfortable it is.
When I present it, I explain it’s not traditional root coverage, but rather a powerful preventive option that acts like a barrier to stop recession from progressing and slowly regrows the gum. Patients love that it’s an alternative to surgery—and they often say yes on the spot!
We price it around $150 per tooth or $550–$700 for a multi-tooth area, and it’s easily one of the most satisfying treatments I offer. Radiesse is ready in seconds, and the procedure is done before they know it. Plus, they leave with a detailed Gum Builder pamphlet, fully understanding the value of what they just received.
I’ve found that many patients are terrified of recession because they’ve been told they’ll lose teeth—which in my experience simply isn’t true. This program offers peace of mind and real results, and it’s finally a treatment dentists can legally and confidently offer.
This program also addresses sensitivity and black triangles—more reasons patients say yes. I love the Gum Builder!
— Dr. Neal Vallins, Periodontist
Did you know:
- Gingival recession, hypersensitivity, and black triangles are the most undertreated disease processes in dentistry
- Gingival recession and black triangles affects 45-50% of patients 18-64 and 85% of patients aged 65 plus
- Dentin hypersensitivity is a painful condition that affects 57% of the patients
- Most dentists watch recession and black triangles get worse until the patient needs surgery
- 92% of patients refuse gum graft surgery
Because of its slow process, many dentists do not take mild or moderate cases seriously and tell the patient, “let’s watch it”. What does that even mean? It means you are watching it get worse! It’s not getting better, is it? Once it is severe recession, there is little a dentist can do.
Dental hypersensitivity comes with most gingival recession. Patients hate their sensitive teeth, and so do dentists! Dentists have limited treatment options for tooth hypersensitivity from gingival recession, most of which are ineffective.
Now is the time to learn a non-surgical, innovative, scientifically proven, predictable CaHA filler AAFE exclusive treatment for gingival recession, dental hypersensitivity, and the dreaded black triangle!
CaHA (calcium hydroxylapatite) filler is FDA cleared for periodontal uses and oral/maxillofacial defects since 2003.
***This treatment is not plumping the free gingival tissue to create a deep free gingival sulcus or gum pocket. This is a regenerative treatment of the attached gingiva powered by collagen and elastin biostimulation. Regenerative periodontal dentistry is now a reality!
Once trained, this treatment takes minutes to accomplish, has little to no post operative complications or pain, reduces dental hypersensitivity within days, and stimulates gingival regeneration. Your patients will love it and so will you!
It is time for you to get AAFE certification live patient trained today!
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Evaluate how to diagnose, and treatment plan patients to achieve the best possible gingival recession, tooth hypersensitivity and black triangle treatment outcomes with injectable therapy
- Demonstrate clinical proficiency with the proper materials, techniques, dosaging, and instrumentation necessary to deliver CaHA filler therapy for gingival recession, hypersensitivity, and black triangles
- Integrate successful CaHA filler therapy into your practice
Course Details
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Periodontal anatomy and how it relates to collagen biostimulation
- Gingival biotypes and gingival recession
- Predisposing factors for gingival recession – where does it really come from?
- Surgical options and success – what do the studies really say?
- Regenerative CaHA (calcium hydroylapatite) dermal fillers – how they work
- The interrelationship between collagen biostimulation and tissue regeneration
- FDA clearance and scientific study review
- Rapidly reduce dentin hypersensitivity with CaHA filler – how does it work?
- CaHA filler full strength and dilute preparation for gingival recession treatment
- Patient evaluation and assessment for successful CaHA filler treatment
- Precise treatment CaHA filler protocols
- Gingival anatomy and how it relates to different treatment options for black triangles
- Identify proper interdental gingival contour for each clinical situation
- Esthetic gingival guidelines to establish proper lip and smile lines
- Assessing the patient’s gingival biotype and how to treatment plan different biotypes for dental restorative, implant, and black triangle treatment
- The top 6 causes of deficient interdental papilla – the dreaded black triangle
- Black triangle treatment alternatives including removable prosthodontics, dental restorative treatment with fixed restorative or composite resins, and periodontal surgery options
- Patient assessment and consultation for black triangle treatment with dermal fillers
- Indications and contraindications for dermal filler pharmaceutical agents
- Different delivery techniques to rebuild deficient interdental papilla
- Internal partial thickness graft technique to create an interdental papilla space for dermal filler treatment
- Sterile technique training using dermal fillers
- Step by step black triangle treatment with dermal fillers for the best esthetic and therapeutic outcomes
- Follow up and maintenance visits management
- Patient fees and dental insurance codes for CaHA filler treatment – this is one of the highest ROI dental treatments that can double your perio production immediately!
Course Schedule (Schedule may vary by location)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The comprehensive didactic lectures and clinical video lessons for these courses are Virtual On-Demand Modules which must be completed as a prerequisite to taking the live patient hands-on portion of these courses. Total CME hours are a combination of the virtual on demand module hours and the live patient instruction hours.
AM Session
| Registration | 7:30 AM | |
| Gum BuilderTM and Filling Black Triangles Live Patient Training | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Course Begins on Time |
PM Session When Offered
| Registration | 12:30 PM | |
| Gum BuilderTM and Filling Black Triangles Live Patient Training | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Course Begins on Time |
Continuing Medical / Dental Education Information For Healthcare Professionals
THIS ACTIVITY IS JOINTLY PROVIDED BY MEDICAL EDUCATION RESOURCES AND AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FACIAL ESTHETICS.
Hours will be rewarded only for the actual courses taken by attendee.
For full faculty biographies and full faculty disclosures click here: AAFE Clinical Faculty
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants involved in the care of patients.
Dentist Credit

The American Academy of Facial Esthetics is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The American Academy of Facial Esthetics designates each of these individual activities for 13 continuing education credits per course.

The American Academy of Facial Esthetics is designated as an approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 4/1/2023 to 3/31/2027. Provider ID# 321332
Physician Credit
Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification Board recognizes and accepts continuing education 10 contact hours from activities approved by AMA, ACCME, ANCC, AANP.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 10 ANCC nursing contact hours. Nurses will be awarded contact hours upon successful completion of the activity.
Physician Assistant Credit
Medical Education Resources has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 10 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits. Physician Assistants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 10 Interprofessional continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
It is the policy of Medical Education Resources to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its educational activities. In accordance with this policy, MER identifies conflicts of interest with its instructors, content managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of an activity. Conflicts are resolved by MER to ensure that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a continuing education activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Education Resources (MER) and American Academy of Facial Esthetics – AAFE. MER is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
FAQs, Policies & Important Information
PLEASE READ OUR COURSE AND CANCELLATION POLICY CAREFULLY
CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR VIDEO FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS) SECTION
TEAM MEMBERS
Any dentists, physicians, osteopaths, acupuncturists, chiropractors, nurses, physicians assistants, and nurse practitioners and any other medical or dental professionals whether they can inject or not may attend at full tuition and not as a team member.
Additional medical and dental professionals or team members who show up the day of the course will be charged appropriately. Healthcare professionals who may not legally deliver or inject Botulinum Toxin and dermal fillers according to their professional licenses are not allowed to inject patients at this course under any circumstances. Medical and dental auxiliaries may only assist their doctor according to the extent allowed by their professional licenses.
Product Cost
All filler product needed at this course will be provided at the course. Products provided for use at the course are for use at the course only. Attendees may bring their own products but must show proof that they are original and authentic. A list of other necessary supplies will be provided for you to bring to the live patient course.
COURSE PHOTOGRAPHY AND/OR VIDEOTAPING
By entering the AAFE course, you understand that you may be photographed, filmed, or videotaped and you hereby give the American Academy of Facial Esthetics LLC the unqualified right to take pictures and/or recordings of you and grant the perpetual right to use your likeness, image, photo (collectively, “image”), without compensation, for broadcast or exhibition in any medium and to put the finished pictures/recordings to any legitimate use without limitation or reservation. You hereby waive, release and forever discharge the American Academy of Facial Esthetics LLC from and against any and all claims or actions arising out of or resulting from any use of your image. The American Academy of Facial Esthetics LLC shall not be obligated to use, and may elect not to use, your image.
Upcoming Classes & Events
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January 22, 2026 @ 7:30 am - January 23, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
New York, NY – Jan. 22-23 – Botulinum Toxin Level I, Dermal Fillers Level I, Frontline TMJ / Orofacial Pain Trigger Point Therapy, Gum Builder and Black Triangle Live Patient Training Certification Course
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February 5, 2026 @ 7:30 am - February 6, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Las Vegas, NV – Feb. 5-6 – Botulinum Toxin Level I, Dermal Fillers Level I, Frontline TMJ / Orofacial Pain Trigger Point Therapy, Gum Builder and Black Triangle Live Patient Training Certification Course
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February 12, 2026 @ 7:30 am - February 13, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Scottsdale, AZ – Feb. 12-13 – Botulinum Toxin Level I, Dermal Fillers Level I, Frontline TMJ / Orofacial Pain Trigger Point Therapy, Gum Builder and Black Triangle Live Patient Training Certification Course
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February 19, 2026 @ 7:30 am - February 20, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Chicago, IL – Feb. 19-20 – Botulinum Toxin Level I, Dermal Fillers Level I, Frontline TMJ / Orofacial Pain Trigger Point Therapy, Gum Builder and Black Triangle Live Patient Training Certification Course
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February 19, 2026 @ 7:30 am - February 20, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
New York, NY – Feb. 19-20 – Botulinum Toxin Level I, Dermal Fillers Level I, Frontline TMJ / Orofacial Pain Trigger Point Therapy, Gum Builder and Black Triangle Live Patient Training Certification Course
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March 19, 2026 @ 7:30 am - March 20, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
New York, NY – Mar. 19-20 – Botulinum Toxin Level I, Dermal Fillers Level I, Frontline TMJ / Orofacial Pain Trigger Point Therapy, Gum Builder and Black Triangle Live Patient Training Certification Course
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April 16, 2026 @ 7:30 am - April 17, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
New York, NY – Apr. 16-17 – Botulinum Toxin Level I, Dermal Fillers Level I, Frontline TMJ / Orofacial Pain Trigger Point Therapy, Gum Builder and Black Triangle Live Patient Training Certification Course
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April 16, 2026 @ 7:30 am - April 17, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Scottsdale, AZ – Apr. 16-17 – Botulinum Toxin Level I, Dermal Fillers Level I, Frontline TMJ / Orofacial Pain Trigger Point Therapy, Gum Builder and Black Triangle Live Patient Training Certification Course
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April 17, 2026 @ 7:30 am - April 18, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Denver, CO – Apr. 17-18 – Botulinum Toxin Level I, Dermal Fillers Level I, Frontline TMJ / Orofacial Pain Trigger Point Therapy, Gum Builder and Black Triangle Live Patient Training Certification Course
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May 28, 2026 @ 7:30 am - May 29, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Chicago, IL – May 28-29 – Botulinum Toxin Level I, Dermal Fillers Level I, Frontline TMJ / Orofacial Pain Trigger Point Therapy, Gum Builder and Black Triangle Live Patient Training Certification Course
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June 4, 2026 @ 7:30 am - June 5, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Cleveland, OH – Jun. 4-5 – Botulinum Toxin Level I, Botulinum Toxin Level II, Dermal Fillers Level I, Frontline TMJ / Orofacial Pain Trigger Point Therapy
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June 4, 2026 @ 7:30 am - June 5, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Los Angeles, CA – Jun. 4-5 – Botulinum Toxin Level I, Botulinum Toxin Level II, Dermal Fillers Level I, Frontline TMJ / Orofacial Pain Trigger Point Therapy
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June 4, 2026 @ 7:30 am - June 5, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
New York, NY – Jun. 4-5 – Botulinum Toxin Level I, Dermal Fillers Level I, Frontline TMJ / Orofacial Pain Trigger Point Therapy, Gum Builder and Black Triangle Live Patient Training Certification Course
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June 4, 2026 @ 7:30 am - June 5, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
San Antonio, TX – Jun. 4-5 – Botulinum Toxin Level I, Botulinum Toxin Level II, Dermal Fillers Level I, Frontline TMJ / Orofacial Pain Trigger Point Therapy
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June 11, 2026 @ 7:30 am - June 12, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Scottsdale, AZ – Jun. 11-12 – Botulinum Toxin Level I, Dermal Fillers Level I, Frontline TMJ / Orofacial Pain Trigger Point Therapy, Gum Builder and Black Triangle Live Patient Training Certification Course
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June 25, 2026 @ 7:30 am - June 26, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Jacksonville, FL – Jun. 25-26 – Botulinum Toxin Level I, Botulinum Toxin Level II, Dermal Fillers Level I, Frontline TMJ / Orofacial Pain Trigger Point Therapy
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June 25, 2026 @ 7:30 am - June 26, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Milwaukee, WI – Jun. 25-26 – Botulinum Toxin Level I, Botulinum Toxin Level II, Dermal Fillers Level I, Frontline TMJ / Orofacial Pain Trigger Point Therapy
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June 25, 2026 @ 7:30 am - June 26, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Orange County, CA – Jun. 25-26 – Botulinum Toxin Level I, Botulinum Toxin Level II, Dermal Fillers Level I, Frontline TMJ / Orofacial Pain Trigger Point Therapy
Get Tickets $1,797.00 – $4,997.00
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The American Academy of Facial Esthetics is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Academy of Facial Esthetics is designated as an approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 4/1/2023 to 3/31/2027. Provider ID# 321332