Work with a dentist who offers neurotoxins or filler in the District of Columbia? Bill B26-0833 would set rules for dentists using neurotoxins and doing cosmetic work. It's not law, and it's sitting in committee with no hearing set.
By Amber Bechthold, Founder & CEO of Aesthetic Compliance Experts · Esthetician with 25 years in medicine and aesthetics · Last reviewed October 27, 2026
Key Facts at a Glance
Status: Pending · not law yet
Where: District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.)
Bill: B26-0833
Introduced: September 29, 2026, sent to the Committee on Health
Hearing: none set
What it would do: set rules for dentists using neurotoxins and doing cosmetic work
Who it would affect: dentists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons
What Changed
Neurotoxins: a dentist would need FDA approval, a city rule and board certification first.
Oral surgeons: would need certification for face procedures, only above the collarbone.
Cosmetic work: covers laser resurfacing, chin liposuction and fillers, but not neurotoxins.
Why This Matters in a Med Spa
Dentists offering aesthetics is a growing trend. If this bill moves, it would shape what dentists in D.C. can offer. For now, nothing has changed.
Does This Apply to My Clinic?
If your D.C. clinic works with a dentist, it's worth watching. The bill doesn't name doctors, nurses, PAs, estheticians or med spas.
What the law doesn't spell out
The training needed. City rules would set it.
How it would affect med spas that work with dentists
Ask the D.C. Board of Dentistry or your attorney.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is B26-0833 law?
No. It's a pending bill in the Committee on Health with no hearing set.
Does it apply to med spas?
It names dentists and oral surgeons, not med spas. It doesn't say how it would affect med spas that work with dentists.
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What This Means for Your Clinic
If your clinic is in the District of Columbia and works with dentists, the areas this bill would touch are:
Which services a dentist on your team offers
Cosmetic services such as fillers and laser resurfacing done by dentists
Nothing changes unless it passes. We'll keep watching it. Questions about your own setup go to your attorney or the D.C. Board of Dentistry.
Need a legal answer for your clinic?
ACE works with Doris Dike, Esq., founder of Dike Law Group PLLC, our outside legal counsel. If you need an attorney to look at how this applies to your clinic, her office can help.
Phone: (972) 290-1031
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Have questions about how this applies to your clinic? Book a free 30-minute Gap Analysis Call or text us anytime at (817) 442-7484.
This post is educational. It is not legal advice, and requirements differ by state and by practice. Confirm how any change applies to your clinic with your own attorney or your licensing board.
