The Art of Simplifying the Direct Composite
A two day hands-on course, supported with online presentations. Ian Cline & Gordon Penman will guide you through Anterior and Posterior Direct Restorations that is realistic, efficient, & cost effective for your patients.
FRIDAY 4th & SATURDAY 5th SEPTEMBER 2026
WRIGHTS DENTAL TRAINING CENTRE | DUNDEE | SCOTLAND
20 HOURS VERIFIABLE ECPD | INVESTMENT £960
Refine | Elevate | Gain Confidence
REFINE YOUR TECHNIQUE, ELEVATE YOUR OUTCOMES, GAIN REAL-WORLD CONFIDENCE WITH THIS TWO DAY HANDS-ON COURSE (limited to 16 participants)
Whether you’re a recent graduate building your aesthetic skills or an experienced clinician looking to sharpen your anterior composite & posterior techniques, this intensive hands-on 2 days is designed to take your work to the next level. Through practical, step-by-step guidance, you’ll gain the tools, techniques, and insight to deliver beautifully natural and predictable results.
Course Overview
Duration: 2 Day Intensive Workshop
Location: Wrights Dental Training Centre, Kingsway West Dunsinane Industrial Estate, Dundee DD2 3QD
Capacity: Limited to 16 participants.
Instructors:
Dr. Ian Cline, renowned National and International Educator with over 25 years of teaching experience
Dr Gordon Penman, highly experienced Educator at Undergraduate & Postgraduate lecture. Key Opinion Leader.
  
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What You’ll Learn
How to layer composites to mimic natural enamel and dentine with true-to-life aesthetics.
Reliable shade selection protocols to avoid common mismatches in clinical settings.
Key principles of anterior tooth morphology and how to replicate incisal edge detail.
Minimally invasive preparation techniques that balance function and aesthetics.
Mastering rubber dam isolation for anterior cases—practical tips that work in real-life scenarios.
Composite placement techniques that minimise voids and create seamless margins.
Sculpting accurate contours and surface anatomy for high-end aesthetics.
Finishing and polishing systems that achieve a long-lasting, enamel-like gloss.
Techniques to close diastemas and manage black triangles with confidence.
Predictable management of Class IV fractures—from trauma to aesthetic replacement.
Effective handling of white spots and discoloration with micro-invasive approaches.
Smart composite selection: when and how to use tints, opaquers, and different resin types.
Clinical photography essentials for case planning, documentation, and patient trust.
How to avoid common pitfalls and easily repair anterior composite failures.
Workflow tips for treating both single-tooth cases and multi-tooth smile enhancements.
Hands-On Experience
Engage in practical sessions with realistic Clinical Scenarios, guided by Dr. Cline, to apply learned techniques in a clinical setting.
Testimonials
“Excellent…….. pays for itself both financially and in terms of professional esteem. Invaluable in my conversion to private practice. Anyone thinking of doing one of these courses, stop thinking, do it, don’t think about it. Career changing”
“The theory, technique, tips and tricks that we learnt were essential in the establishment of our clinic and our own professional development. We learnt so much from Ian, don’t think about it, just get yourself booked on one of his hands-on courses. ”
“ I greatly appreciated his advice on exactly which materials and instruments that are required to produce a high standard of work. I would like to recommend this course to all dentists who are passionate about learning and who want to grow professionally.”
Dr Ian Cline, Course Director
Ian has presented numerous courses for the past 20 years to dentists both Nationally and Internationally (including recent trips to Lithuania, Latvia, Dubai, Russia, Ireland, Spain, Poland, Kuwait, Egypt). His experience is from teaching small hands-on masterclasses, to being a keynote speaker at international conferences to more than five hundred. He has spoken at both the British Dental Association National Conference and the Irish Dental Association Annual Conference.
He is very much a wet fingered dentist, and is a partner in a Central London Private Practice. Here he carries out all manner of general and aesthetic dentistry. His first teaching was over 20 years ago on the subject of Clinical Dental Photography, subject he still teaches to this day, he is the founder of photographyfordentists.com which is now incorporated within the Denter brand.
His main interests are in Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry, and Anterior and Posterior Direct Composite. He is a past President of the London Dental Study Club, and is a Guest Lecturer to the King’s College London MSc programmes in Fixed & Removal Prosthodontics. He has been a member of the International Jury Panel for the Global CeramX case contest for the past 4 years. He is an opinion leader and advisor to a number of dental companies and is the author of the Dentsply “how to guide” on simplifying posterior composite restorations.
Ian is a pioneer in the field of online education and has given numerous webinars worldwide for many years, a number of these have been recorded and several are available at the Dentsplysirona Academy DENTSPLYSIRONA
Dr Gordon Penman | BDS (Hons) MSc MFGDP (UK) MFDS RCS (Eng)
Gordon has over 30 years experience in NHS and Mixed Practice in the East Coast of Scotland. He has extensive experience in Dental Education starting as a Vocational Trainer, then as a Speciality Dentist at Dundee Dental Hospital and School supervising Undergraduate students. He is currently a Dental Practice Advisor for Fife Health Board and involved in strategy development and governance programmes and is lead on the Practice Inspection programme for Fife.
He is a member of the Dentsply Sirona Restorative Key Opinion Leader Group for the UK and has delivered many presentations and hands-on courses on a number of restorative topics including; Posterior composite solutions ; The Endodontic/ Restorative interface ; Simplified aesthetic anterior composite restorations. He also provides post graduate courses for NES and NIMDTA and is currently developing Blending learning programmes for the dental team at NES.
He is a former Chair of the Fife Area Dental Committee and sits on several clinical and governance committees in Fife. In 2021 he was appointed as a Clinical Dental Adviser with the General Dental Council.
Why Choose this Course?
Bridges the gap between theory and everyday clinical practice—giving you the hands-on experience and confidence to transform your anterior composite dentistry.
Expert Instruction: Learn from Dr. Ian Cline, a pioneer in dental education. He has taught Anterior Composite techniques for the past 20 years all over the UK and Internationally.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Covering both theoretical knowledge and practical application.
Small Group Size: Ensuring individualized attention and support.
Post-Course Support: Access for ongoing learning and discussion. 
Next Course Date
FRIDAY 4th & SATURDAY 5th SEPTEMBER 2026
INVESTMENT | £960
Full Day of Hands-on Training
Online Access to Dedicated Platform which contains Pre-Course Presentation & .pdf Documents related to the subject
10 Verifiable ECPD Hours
The fee includes all online training, the Hands-on day, Lunch, all refreshments,, Online Course Materials.
VENUE
Wrights Dental Training Centre, Kingsway West Dunsinane Industrial Estate, Dundee DD2 3QD
TIMINGS (Both Days)
Arrive from 9.00am for Coffee & Pastries
Prompt Start 9.30am
Lunch 1-2pm
Finish approx. 5.00pm
Register Now
Secure your spot in our next Anterior & Posterior Composite Training course and take the next step toward enhancing your clinical work. The Course is BLENDED LEARNING, so that you will be expected to spend approximately 3 hours online with a dedicated Modular training platform so that fully understand the fundamentals & theory. All documentation, .pdfs, manuals etc. are found on the platform and access is for 3 years following the hands-on day.