Founder & Head of Faculty

Dr Giulia D’Anna

Dentist · Cosmetic Injector · Educator · Speaker
Clinical education shaped by experience, anatomy and a deep understanding of patient assessment.
AHPRA Registration DEN0001010082
About Dr Giulia D’Anna
From Clinical Practice to Education
Giulia’s approach to aesthetic education has been shaped by almost three decades in clinical practice, a longstanding interest in facial anatomy and years spent treating and teaching within aesthetic medicine.
Dr Giulia D’Anna graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1996 and established her own dental practice in 1998. Her interest in facial aesthetics developed naturally from her work in dentistry, facial anatomy and patient-centred treatment planning.
This led to extensive postgraduate study in cosmetic injectables, dermal science and head and neck anatomy. Rather than focusing solely on individual techniques, Giulia became increasingly interested in how anatomy, facial proportions, ageing and movement interact to influence treatment decisions.
Clinical Perspective Understanding why you are treating is just as important as knowing how to treat.
Over the years, she has continued to combine clinical practice with education. The treatments and techniques she teaches are informed by the same principles she applies when assessing and treating patients in her own practice.
Dermal Distinction Academy grew from that experience: an education model designed to give health practitioners more than a series of injection points to memorise. Training places emphasis on understanding anatomy, recognising risk, assessing the individual patient and developing considered treatment plans.
Career Snapshot Clinical practice and education
1996
University of Melbourne Graduated in Dentistry
1998
Clinical Practice Established her own dental practice
13+
Years Teaching Cosmetic injectable education
DDA
Dermal Distinction Academy Founder & Head of Faculty
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Clinician Experience grounded in everyday patient care.
02
Anatomy A continuing focus on facial and head and neck anatomy.
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Educator Translating complex concepts into practical learning.
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Mentor Supporting practitioners as their experience develops.
Industry & Clinical Roles
Clinical Practice, Education & Industry
Alongside her work at Dermal Distinction Academy, Giulia contributes to aesthetic medicine through clinical practice, anatomy education, industry faculty, professional committees and speaking.
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Professional Contribution Clinical practice · Education · Industry
Previous Industry Role
Australian Expert · Teoxane 2019–2024
Current Professional Roles
Current
Founder & Head of Faculty Dermal Distinction Academy
Current
Dentist & Cosmetic Injector Clinical Practice · Melbourne
Current
Key Opinion Leader Merz Aesthetics
Current
Scientific Advisory Committee Non-Surgical Symposium
Current
Faculty · Anatomy for Injectors Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
Ongoing
Lecturer & Speaker Australian & international aesthetic education
Professional Focus
Facial Anatomy Clinical Assessment Cosmetic Injectables Patient Safety Practitioner Education Treatment Planning
Academic Presentations
Lectures & Presentations
Selected presentations delivered to medical, dental and aesthetic practitioners across conferences, professional education programs and industry events.
Dr Giulia D'Anna speaking at the Non-Surgical Symposium 2026
Speaker · NSS 2026 National & international professional education
Presentation Areas
Facial anatomy · Assessment · Botulinum toxin · Dermal fillers · Ethics · Clinical safety
Selected Presentation Titles
2025
Building Confidence: Perfecting Your Consultation Techniques Non-Surgical Symposium · Gold Coast
2025
Ethics in Cosmetic Injecting: Practicing With Integrity and Safety Non-Surgical Symposium · Gold Coast
2024
Treatment Planning Non-Surgical Symposium
2022
Masseter Hypertrophy & Botulinum Toxin APAN Professional Education
2022
Functional and Cosmetic Uses of Botulinum Toxin APAN Professional Education
2021
How to Blend Cosmetic Injectables With Dentistry for Beautiful Predictable Results APAN Professional Education
Earlier Presentations
Cosmetic Injectables for the Lower Third of the Face APAN · 2021
Changes With Ageing With the Facial Skeleton APAN · 2020
Basics of Facial Treatment Planning ASI · 2020
Everything You Need to Know About Skin Ageing ASI · 2020
Industry Presentations
Invited Industry Education
Giulia has been invited by pharmaceutical and aesthetic companies to contribute to practitioner education through faculty appointments, lectures, webinars and clinical training.
Dr Giulia D'Anna presenting professional aesthetic education
Industry Education Invited lectures, faculty & practitioner education
Educational Focus
Anatomy · Facial assessment · Consultation · Injectables · Treatment planning · Clinical safety
Selected Industry Presentations & Faculty
EVOLUS
Co-Faculty · Evolus Practitioner education & clinical training Invited industry faculty
MERZ
How Face Shape & Proportions Impact Your BoNT-A Patient Assessment: An Anatomical Approach Merz Aesthetics · Fresh Clinics
TEOXANE
Lip Beautification Teoxane · 2022 With Dr Benji Dhillon
TEOXANE
The ATP Approach & the Patient Consultation Teoxane professional education
TEOXANE
Fill Your Lips With More Expressiveness International webinar · 2024 With Dr Nabila Azib
Awards & Recognition
Industry Recognition
Recognition across aesthetic education and professional practice reflects Giulia’s longstanding contribution to practitioner training, clinical education and the wider aesthetics community.
Dr Giulia D'Anna receiving industry recognition at NSS 2026
NSS 2026 Industry recognition within Australian aesthetic medicine
Selected Awards & Professional Recognition
WINNER
Best Australian Cosmetic Injectable Training Provider Dermal Distinction Academy
AWARD
Beauty & Wellness Awards Recognition in cosmetic injectable education
AWARD
Australian Achiever Awards Professional recognition
EDUCATOR
ARAP Educator Recognition Cosmetic injectable education
Industry Publications
Published Clinical & Aesthetic Education
Giulia has contributed extensively to Australian professional publications, writing on facial anatomy, cosmetic injectables, complications, clinical assessment and the evolving regulatory landscape.
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Clinical Writing Translating clinical experience into practitioner education
Publication Topics
Anatomy · Botulinum toxin · Dermal fillers · Complications · Assessment · Regulation
Recent Selected Publications
2026
Botulinum Toxin Complications: Prevention, Recognition, and Management Australasian Dentist
2026
Choosing the Right Botulinum Toxin: Understanding the Science Behind the Brands to Avoid Immunity Australasian Dentist
2025
Navigating AHPRA’s New Cosmetic Injecting Guidelines: What Practitioners Must Know Australasian Dentist
2025
Managing and Preventing Complications With Botulinum Toxin Treatments Australasian Dentist
2025
Combining Treatments for the Lower Face Australasian Dentist
2025
Forehead Frustration Australasian Dentist
Further Publications
Operational Excellence Australasian Dentist · 2025
The Science of Skin Boosters Australasian Dentist · 2025
Filler Migration or Redistribution Australasian Dentist · 2024
Facial Rejuvenation: Establishing a Good Plan Aesthetic Practitioners Journal · 2024
Qualifications & Credentials
Professional Qualifications
Formal qualifications and postgraduate education supporting Giulia’s clinical and educational work.
Dentistry BDSc · University of Melbourne 1996
Professional MRACDS Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
Recognition Honorary FIADFE International Academy of Dental-Facial Esthetics
Anatomy Head & Neck Anatomy University of Pennsylvania
Dermal Science Dermal Therapy AACDS
Education Certificate IV in Training & Assessment Practitioner education
AHPRA Registered Dentist DEN0001010082
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Clinical Partners

Industry connections supporting education, professional development and clinical practice.

Teoxane
Hugel Aesthetics
Allergan Aesthetics
Merz Aesthetics
Aesthetics Practitioners Advisory Network
Evolus