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Confident Anterior Composites

  • img By Dr. Dipak Patel
  • 08/Aug/2026 09:30 AM - 11/May/2030 05:00 PM
  • 0 Students

Course Description

Course Date & Details

📅 Date: Choose the weekend that suits you 
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
🪪 CPD: 7 Hours GDC Verifiable CPD
📍 Venue: Sage Academy, Southall, London, UB1 1SQ

 

Course Description

Master aesthetic restorative dentistry with our One-to-One Confident Anterior Composites Mentorship Programme, an intensive personalised training experience designed to develop the practical skills and confidence required to deliver predictable anterior composite restorations.

 

Unlike traditional group workshops, this exclusive mentorship provides individual guidance from an experienced restorative clinician, allowing every stage of the learning experience to be adapted to your clinical experience and professional goals.

 

Throughout the mentorship, you will learn the complete workflow for anterior composite restorations, including diagnosis, treatment planning, material selection, tooth preparation, bonding protocols, layering techniques, anatomical contouring, finishing, polishing, and occlusal adjustment.

 

Emphasis is placed on evidence-based restorative principles, aesthetic outcomes, and practical techniques that can be immediately incorporated into everyday clinical practice.

 

By the end of the mentorship, you will have increased confidence in producing natural-looking, functional, and long-lasting anterior composite restorations.

 

Educational Aim

To provide clinicians with personalised one-to-one training that develops the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence required to deliver predictable, aesthetic, and durable anterior composite restorations using contemporary restorative techniques.

 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this mentorship programme, delegates will be able to:

  • Understand the science of modern composite materials.
  • Select appropriate restorative materials.
  • Prepare anterior teeth conservatively.
  • Apply adhesive and bonding protocols correctly.
  • Use matrix systems effectively.
  • Develop predictable layering techniques.
  • Restore natural anatomy and aesthetics.
  • Manage occlusion and contact points.
  • Finish and polish restorations to a high standard.
  • Avoid common restorative errors.
  • Apply contemporary restorative techniques confidently in practice.

 

What You Will Learn

  • Composite material selection
  • Shade selection
  • Tooth preparation
  • Adhesive dentistry
  • Bonding protocols
  • Matrix systems
  • Layering techniques
  • Contouring and anatomy
  • Occlusion management
  • Finishing and polishing
  • Troubleshooting clinical challenges
  • Complete restorative workflow

 

Who Is This Course For?

This mentorship programme is ideal for:

  • General Dental Practitioners
  • Newly Qualified Dentists
  • PLVE Dentists (GDC Registered)
  • Dental Hygienists & Therapists
  • Dentists looking to improve their aesthetic restorative skills
  • Clinicians wanting personalised one-to-one mentoring

 

Why Choose This One-to-One Mentorship?

  • Personalised learning tailored to your clinical experience.
  • Dedicated one-to-one supervision throughout the programme.
  • Extensive hands-on practical training.
  • Immediate feedback from an experienced restorative clinician.
  • Practical techniques that can be implemented immediately.
  • Improve confidence in aesthetic restorative dentistry.
  • 7 Hours of GDC Verifiable CPD Certificate.

Chronology of this course

09:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Registration & Welcome

  • Delegate registration and refreshments
  • Welcome and introduction by the Course Coordinator
  • Meet and greet with the Tutor
  • Overview of the course structure, objectives, and agenda

 

Morning Session – Theory

Session 1: 09:45 AM – 11:30 AM | Lecture

Module 1: Clinical Steps & Material Science (until 11:00 AM)

 

Objective: To understand the science behind composite materials and clinical protocols.

Topics covered:

  • Case selection and treatment planning
  • Pre-operative assessment
  • Isolation techniques
  • Cavity preparation
  • Linings and bases
  • Etching protocols
  • Adhesive systems
  • Matrix systems
  • Material selection
  • Composite placement techniques
  • Light curing principles
  • Finishing and polishing
  • Maintenance of restorations
  • Repair and renovation of composites

 

Module 2: Anterior Composites (30 minutes)

 

Objective: To learn practical steps and clinical tips for achieving aesthetic anterior restorations.

Topics covered:

  • Clinical photography
  • Instrumentation
  • Practical techniques including:
    • Use of Mylar strips and wedges
    • Shade selection
    • Composite layering and placement
    • Finishing and polishing protocols

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Refreshment Break

  • Refreshments
  • Informal discussion and Q&A with the Tutor

 

Session 2: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Practical Session

Location: Phantom Head Lab / Simulation Station

 

Practical Exercises

Exercise 1: Tooth Preparation
(Preparations may be completed in advance to allow more focus on placement and finishing)

  • Class III cavities (upper and lower)
  • Class IV cavities (upper and lower)
  • Class V cavities (upper and lower)

Exercise 2: Composite Placement, Finishing & Polishing

Throughout the session:

  • One-to-one tutor guidance
  • Group troubleshooting
  • Optional live demonstration via visualiser

Optional Summary (5 minutes):

  • Key learning points recap
  • Common mistakes and how to avoid them

 

01:30 PM – 02:15 PM | Lunch Break (45 minutes)

 

Afternoon Session – Advanced Practical Training

Session 3: 02:15 PM – 03:00 PM | Advanced Anterior Composites (Theory)

 

Objective: To develop advanced techniques for highly aesthetic anterior restorations.

Topics covered:

  • Black triangles and median diastema closure
  • Composite veneers (minor alignment and masking)
  • Management of dental trauma (bonding fractured teeth)
  • Importance of detailed pre-operative assessment
  • Resin bridges (time permitting)

Practical tips include:

  • Use of putty guides and matrices
  • Wedges and contact formation
  • Advanced material selection for aesthetics
  • Dentine and enamel layering techniques
  • Composite placement strategies
  • Finishing and polishing sequences

 

Session 4: 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM | Practical Session

Practical Exercises:

  • Exercise 1: LR1 & LL1 incisor build-up
  • Exercise 2: Median diastema closure (UR1 & UL1) using putty and matrices
  • Exercise 3: Composite veneer restorations (UR2 & UL2) focusing on secondary anatomy and finishing

Bonus Exercise (time permitting):

  • Resin bridge or full tooth build-up

Tutor Support Throughout:

  • One-to-one feedback
  • Group troubleshooting
  • Optional live sculpting demonstration via visualiser

 

05:00 PM | Course Close – Wrap-Up & Certification

  • Final Q&A and group discussion
  • Reflection on key learning outcomes
  • Distribution of CPD certificates
  • Optional invitation to WhatsApp support group
  • Course feedback collection

 

 

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Dr. Dipak Patel

Dr. Patel (BChD, MFGDP, PgCert, FHEA) is a highly experienced dentist who qualified from Leeds University in 1985. With over 35 years of experience in general practice, he has developed special intrest in aesthetic dentistry and bespoke, patient-centered care. Renowned for his uplifting personality and focus on clinical excellence, he takes pride in building long-term trust through comprehensive, tailored treatment plans. Outside of the clinic, Mr. Patel is an avid photographer and nature enthusiast who enjoys volunteering at the BAPS Temple in Neasden.

This Course Fee:

£1,000.00

Course includes:
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      Advanced
  • img Duration 1 Days
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  • img Language
      English
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