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What you'll be able to do after this course
What you'll learn
Layering composites to mimic natural enamel and dentine
Shade selection protocols that avoid the common mismatches
Anterior tooth morphology and incisal edge detail
Minimally invasive preparation that balances function and aesthetics
Rubber dam isolation for anterior & posterior cases — techniques that work in real clinical settings
Composite placement that minimises voids and creates seamless margins
Sculpting contours and surface anatomy
Finishing and polishing systems for long-lasting, enamel-like gloss
Diastema closure and black triangle management
Class IV fractures — predictable management from trauma to aesthetic replacement
White spots and discoloration — micro-invasive approaches
Smart composite selection — when to use tints, opaquers, and different resin types
Clinical photography essentials for case planning and patient trust
Avoiding common pitfalls and repairing anterior composite failures
Workflows for single-tooth and multi-tooth cases
Hands-on experience
Practical sessions on realistic clinical scenarios, guided by Ian and Gordon, applying every technique covered in the pre-course material.
Course Director | Dr Ian Cline
Ian has a rare ability to take the complex and make it genuinely simple — without diluting the standard. He founded DENTER on a single principle: that excellence in aesthetic dentistry shouldn't require years of painful trial and error.
Practising clinician in Central London with a predominantly private, aesthetic| restorative focused patient list
National and international educator with a reputation for clarity, warmth and pragmatism
Creator of the Excellence Through Simplicity teaching method
Expert in helping NHS dentists make a confident, profitable transition to private practice
Believer in Small-group teaching and high tutor to participant ratios
Co-Lead | Dr Gordon Peman
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.
FAQs
I've done other composite courses. What makes this one different?
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Most composite courses are either a sales pitch for one manufacturer's system, or a one-day demo where you watch someone else work. This is two days, hands-on, with two experienced clinicians who actually do this work every week in practice. You'll work on realistic clinical scenarios, get individual feedback, and leave with techniques you can use on Monday morning. The pre-course online platform means we don't waste day one on theory you could have read at home.
Is this course suitable if I'm relatively new to composites, or only for experienced clinicians?
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Both. The blended learning format means everyone arrives with the same baseline understanding of the theory. The hands-on sessions are structured so newer clinicians build confidence with the fundamentals while experienced delegates refine technique and tackle the more challenging cases — Class IVs, diastema closures, multi-tooth aesthetics. With 16 delegates and two instructors, you get attention pitched to your level.
What's included in the £960, and are there any extras I'll need to pay for?
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The fee covers everything: two full days of hands-on training, three years' access to the online pre-course platform, all course materials, lunch and refreshments both days, and an evening meal at a nearby hotel on the Friday. You'll need to arrange your own travel and accommodation. Bring loupes if you use them and your usual clinical eyewear — everything else is provided.
What if I can't make the date or need to cancel?
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In keeping with many Private courses, our policy is to try and be flexible and accommodating, however last minute cancellations or requests for refunds once a place has been booked and secured by payment would cause considerable disruption and viability of the programmes. Therefore all bookings are non-refundable. Subject to availability it may be possible to move to the following years intake, or even between regional intakes. It may be necessary to alter the proposed timetable and as much notice as possible will be given, this may be due to Pandemic, Weather conditions, Illness etc. We ask that participants are understanding if dates have to be rescheduled and a consensus will be agreed between all delegates; options for transfer to another group or year will always be available.
Why this course?
Bridges theory and clinical practice. You leave with techniques you can use the next morning.
Two experienced clinical educators. Ian and Gordon between them have over 50 years of clinical and teaching experience.
Small group. Maximum 16 delegates. Real attention, real feedback.
Comprehensive. Anterior and posterior, theory and hands-on, materials and technique.
Post-course support. Three years' access to the online platform after the hands-on day.
VENUE
Wrights Education Hub, Dunsinane Avenue, Kingsway West, Dundee DD2 3QD
TIMINGS for both Days
Arrive from 9.00am for Coffee & Pastries
Prompt Start 9.30am
Lunch 1-2pm
Finish approx. 5.00pm
Refine your anterior and posterior composite technique — and walk away with predictable, beautiful results you can deliver on Monday morning.
Two-day hands-on course
Blended learning with online pre-course training
20 verifiable ECPD hours
Limited to 16 dentists
Wrights Education Hub, Dunsinane Avenue, Kingsway West, Dundee DD2 3QD