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Dermal Distinction Academy
Learn. Train. Treat.
COSMETIC MEDICINE COURSES | AUSTRALIA & NZ
Dr Giulia D'Anna
BDSc, MRACDS, Grad Dip Dermal Therapies, Grad. Cert Laser, Cert TAE
Dr. Giulia D'Anna graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1996. After commencing her own dental practice in 1998, her interest in cosmetic facial procedures led to further training and study within the field of non-surgical cosmetic injectables and skin science.
Dr D'Anna has published articles in many clinical and consumer publications, in addition to continuing to work as a dentist, cosmetic practitioner and educator for Teoxane and for Dermal Distinction Academy. Being recognized as an Australian Expert by Teoxane and industry leaders has been a highlight of her incredible career.
Giulia has been a cosmetic injectable educator and trainer for over 8 years, having worked with other organisations previously. She has developed her own cosmetic training based on real-life experience, medical standard practice and protocols and the AHPRA standards required of health practitioners.
Dr. D'Anna is a member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (MRACDS). Dr Giulia D'Anna has lectured both here in Australia, and internationally. Her commitment to education is outstanding, sharing her knowledge and ethical approach in both the Medical and Dental divisions. She is the Editor of skin industry magazine for APAN, guest faculty for the ACDP, A member of the Non-Surgical Symposium Scientific Committee for the the NSS (ASAPS), and a faculty member for Anatomy for injectors (ASAPS). Dr D'Anna has a passion for ethical practice, and has created a podcast centered around ethical Aesthetics, called the Dermal Distinction Podcast. You can listen to it on Spotify or watch on You-tube.
About Dr Giulia
Founder, Head of Faculty
Dr. Giulia D'Anna graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1996. After commencing her own dental practice in 1998, her interest in cosmetic facial procedures led to further training and study within the field of non-surgical cosmetic injectables and skin science.
Dr D'Anna has published articles in many clinical and consumer publications, in addition to continuing to work as a dentist, cosmetic practitioner and educator for Teoxane and for Dermal Distinction Academy. Being recognized as an Australian Expert by Teoxane and industry leaders has been a highlight of her incredible career.
Giulia has been a cosmetic injectable educator and trainer for over 8 years, having worked with Medical and Dental organisations previously. She has developed her own cosmetic training based on real-life experience, medical standard practice and protocols and the AHPRA standards required of health practitioners.
Dr. D'Anna is a member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (MRACDS). Dr Giulia D'Anna has lectured both here in Australia, and internationally. Her commitment to education is outstanding, sharing her knowledge and ethical approach in both the Medical and Dental divisions. She is the Editor of skin industry magazine for APAN, guest faculty for the ACDP, A member of the Non-Surgical Symposium Scientific Committee for the the NSS (ASAPS), and a faculty member for Anatomy for injectors (ASAPS).
Dr D'Anna has a passion for ethical practice, and has created a podcast centered around ethical Aesthetics, called the Dermal Distinction Podcast. You can listen to it on Spotify or watch on You-tube. Dr D'Anna has been published widely, and you can read some of her articles in our knowledge base here, or by clicking on the Article link below.
Dentist, DEN0001010082
Education & Training
Bachelor of Dental Science BDSc University of Melbourne 1996
Member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (MRACDS) 2009 - present
Graduate Diploma in Dermal Therapies (AACDS) 2016
Honorary Fellowship IADFE (NY) 2016
Advisory Panel for EnVogue Skin Dental 2019
Graduate Certificate in IPL and Laser (AACDS) 2016
Lecturer at APAN conference (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
Laser Safety Officers Accreditation (medical grade laser) 2016
Head & Neck Anatomy, University of Pennsylvania (2020)
Guest contributor for Clinical and consumer publications
Lecturer APAN conference 2020, 2021, 2022
Teoxane Australian Expert (2020- Current)
NSS Scientific Advisory Committee (2023, 2024)
Co-contributor to the ASAPS and NSS: ARCTA The Cosmetic Best Practice Checklist (2023)
Faculty of Anatomy for Injectors (ASAPS: Australiasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) 2024
Gold Member Aesthetics Practitioners Advisory Network (APAN)
Head Dental Educator for Aesthetics and Skin Institute (ASI) - 2019-21
Director Dermal Distinction Training Academy, Current
Editor of the Aesthetics Practitioners Journal (APJ), 2020 - Current
Guest Faculty for the Australasian College of Dental Practitioners, 2022 - Current
Guest Lecturer for the EODO [Excellence in Orthodontics & Dentofacial orthopaedics]
Presenter at the APAN conference, 2020, 2021, 2022
'Total Face' Demonstration, Teoxane injecting Village, Non-Surgical Symposium, 2022, 2023
Presenter And Live injection trainer, The Fresh Life Conference, 2022
"Lip beautification" webinar presenter with Dr Benji Dhillon and Dr Nik Davies, 2022
Presenter at Geneva Teoxane Headquarters, 2023
"RHA naturalness" webinar with Dr Kam Lally, 2023
"Fill your kips with more expressiveness" webinar with Dr Nabila Azib, 2023
Presenter at Juvae Conference, "The ATP approach" 2023
Presenter and panelist at Non Surgical Symposium (ASAPS), "Integrating Dento-Facial Aesthetic principles into a
non surgical aesthetic practice" 2023
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Teoxane KOL
Recognised as an Australian expert for Teoxane.
READ MOREDr Giulia D'Anna has been recognised as an Australian expert for Teoxane - a leading global dermal filler and cosmeceutical company. This is testament to her dedication and knowledge within the facial aesthetics field. She is the only Australian dentist with this position, and it is a remarkable achievement within the cosmetic industry.
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NSS Committee
Scientific Advisory Committee 2023 and 2024
READ MORENon Surgical Symposium Scientific Advisory Committee 2023, 2024
Dr Giulia D'Anna has been selected as a Scientific Advisory Committee member for the upcoming premier Non Surgical Symposium conference in 2023. The Non-Surgical Symposium (NSS) is an annual 3 day conference dedicated to appearance medicine, with topics ranging from injectables, through to skin care, including laser/light devices, non-surgical body contouring tools, patient safety & science. Since it’s inception in 2011, the NSS has grown to become the largest conference of it’s kind in Australasia, and attracts delegates and experts from around the globe.
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ARAP Educator
Dr Giulia D'Anna has qualified as an ARAP educator.
READ MOREAPAN ARAP Educator
Dr Giulia D'Anna has qualified as an ARAP educator, having met the criteria and adhering to the Aesthetic Practitioners Advisory Network, APAN, code of ethics and Code of practice. APAN is accountable to a National Advisory Council, providing expert advice and recommendations to ensure services remain current and relevant.
APAN represents and pursues the interests of practitioners in aesthetics, dermal therapies, cosmetic nursing, cosmetic tattooing, beauty therapy plus more! APAN defines professional standards and support the development of educational qualifications that protect the integrity of the profession and the safety of the consumer.
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Published Articles
Read the industry Articles written by Dr Giulia
READ MOREDownload articles written by Dr Giulia
Treating the Multiple Layers of the face
The discussion aesthetic dentists need to have with their patients
Why every cosmetic practitioner should be using the ATP approach
How to go beyond the teeth to help your patient
Gummy Smiles: What are the options?
The architecture of Facial Ageing
Using a cannula for dermal filler
Off Label Prescribing: What is it? Is it legal?
Taking a global approach to Cosmetic Dentistry
Why you should stop freezing your patients! And some golden tips
Developing a treatment plan for cosmetic injectables
Ageing lips and treatment options
Antibiotics and Botox; Know the risks.
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Dermal Distinction Podcast
Talking ethical Aesthetics
READ MOREThe Dermal Distinction Podcast
I’m so pleased to announce the launch of my new podcast channel. Introducing The Dermal Distinction Podcast. In this launch episode, I share my story and my why to teach and mentor in the world of Aesthetics. You’ll learn more about my journey, where my passion for aesthetics comes from, and the mentorship that shaped my path in the first episode of Dermal Distinction Podcast.Each episode deals with different aspects of aesthetic practice that offer real-life discussions and solutions for cosmetic practitioners, and to patients alike. Released every week, I share insights and experience, and most importantly support for practitioners that often struggle in their solo space.
Listen here on Spotify
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ARCTA: The Cosmetic Best Practice Checklist
Co-Contributor to the ARCTA, supported by ASAPS and NSS
READ MOREThe ARCTA: The Cosmetic Best Practice CHECKLIST
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has introduced Guidelines for registered medical practitioners who perform cosmetic surgery and procedures (the Guidelines) which became effective on 1st July 2023. These new Guidelines will have a profound effect on the way cosmetic treatments are delivered to patients.The Guidelines are broad to encompass both clinical practice and advertising and marketing activities of a health service that is regulated by the National Law. It is therefore essential that all practitioners comply with the new regulations or risk disciplinary action and heavy financial penalties.In the interests of compliance and good clinical practice, it is important that your cosmetic practice be evidence based, focussed on patient safety and wellbeing and compliant with the AHPRA Guidelines.
Download the ARCTA Checklist below
The ARCTA Checklist document 2023
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AMET member
Safety First
READ MOREAbout AMET
Our MissionTo increase Aesthetic Medicine safety standards and improve patient outcomes through providing all aesthetic practitioners with accessible 24-hour support, as well as providing current, evidence-based regional guidelines for complication management and safe injecting techniques.
Dr D'Anna is a member of AMET to help prevent, treat and manage complications.
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QIP Accredited
Quality Innovation Performance
READ MOREAbout Accreditation
Our Facilities are accredited.
Every accreditation period, our training facility which is located at Dr D'Anna's dental practice iDental, is checked for quality and performance. We have been accredited by QIP, as part of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards as part of the Quality Innovation Performance (QIP) accreditation program.This means that we meet Safety and Quality standards for patient care.View our QIP certificate
The QIP iDental Accreditation certificate
Annalise Hill
Registered Nurse
Annalise started her journey in the beauty industry 15yrs ago by completing an Advance Diploma of Beauty Therapy. She became a spa trainer and taught treatment procedures to new beauty therapists focusing on healthy, glowing skin. While working in beauty, Annalise fell in love with the science behind the face and body.
She returned to university to complete a Bachelor of Nursing and went on to work as a Registered Nurse in busy Melbourne hospitals in acute medical, surgical and emergency wards. She trained in cosmetic injecting and now dedicates her time solely to aesthetic practice, where her passion is to make people look and feel great. Driven by natural results, Annalise has a keen eye for detail and a compassionate approach that keep her patients coming back time and time again. She utilises a range of procedures including antiwrinkle, dermal filler, PRP, biostimulators, and PDO threads to achieve bespoke results. She is well known for her full face rejuvenation treatments with some patients travelling interstate to visit her regularly for their cosmetic treatments.
About Annalise
Nurse Faculty member
Annalise started her journey in the beauty industry 15yrs ago by completing an Advance Diploma of Beauty Therapy. She became a spa trainer and taught treatment procedures to new beauty therapists focusing on healthy, glowing skin. While working in beauty, Annalise fell in love with the science behind the face and body.
She returned to university to complete a Bachelor of Nursing and went on to work as a Registered Nurse in busy Melbourne hospitals in acute medical, surgical and emergency wards. She trained in cosmetic injecting and now dedicates her time solely to aesthetic practice, where her passion is to make people look and feel great. Driven by natural results, Annalise has a keen eye for detail and a compassionate approach that keep her patients coming back time and time again. She utilises a range of cosmetic procedures to achieve bespoke results. She is well known for her full face rejuvenation treatments with some patients travelling interstate to visit her regularly for their cosmetic treatments.
Registered Nurse, NMW0002072983
Education & Training
Bachelor of Nursing with Distinction from Deakin University
Advanced Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Spa and Skin Therapy trainer
Travelled overseas to study nursing abroad in Bhutan
Member of Golden Key, an invitation-only international society recognising high academic achievement
Granted a Leadership Award as selected by her peers in her final year at Deakin University.
Hospital-based experience as a Registered Nurse in acute medical and surgical wards and the Emergency Department.
Member of AMET (Aesthetic Medical Emergency Team)
Member of CNA (Cosmetic Nurses Association)
Represented Deakin University welcoming new and prospective students
Practices in the aesthetic field both in Melbourne and country Victoria as a Registered Nurse
APAN Conference Speaker 2022
Continuing professional development interstate and overseas in cosmetic injectables and hospital based practice
Cosmetic injectable course Australia
Our Mission
What sets us apart
2. Comprehensive Curriculum: We offer a comprehensive curriculum that covers the latest techniques, safety protocols, and industry best practices.
3. Hands-On Training: Our hands-on training approach ensures that students gain practical skills in a supportive and controlled environment.
4. Supportive Community: Join a community of like-minded professionals and students who share your passion for cosmetic injecting.
5. Ethical Practices: We emphasize the importance of ethical and responsible injecting to ensure the safety and satisfaction of your clients.
Our vision
Cosmetic Scripting service
Cosmetic scripting support
When it comes to aesthetic medicine, you need a team on your side, to support you and help guide your journey. Dermal Distinction Academy will mentor and assist you in many ways. We have a team of doctors to assist you and your patients.
Your trainer assistant team
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Patient liaison
In her spare time she enjoys going out and spending time with friends, road trips and adventures, and she also loves to go out for a nice breakfast or dinner.
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Patient Liason
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Patient Liason
She loves her two mini Schnauzer dogs, and has a very artistic flair in her spare time. So aesthetics falls within her skillset perfectly.
Take a tour
So let's get started on your Aesthetic medicine pathway. Book a course, undertake e-learning and we will get going. Cosmetic Injectables add a further dimension to your skillset, allowing you to create exciting changes for your patients.
Great education is just one step away.
Recognition
Accredited Clinical
Accreditation is a recognition that our clinical environment and treatment protocol meets the standards set by Quality Innovation performance (QIP). This reflects our commitment to continuous quality improvements in systems, processes, policies, culture, risk management and staff management.