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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.
Dr Ian Cline, Course Director
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 private, aesthetic| restorative focused patient list
International Key Opinion Leader for Dentsplysirona,
National and International educator with a reputation for clarity, warmth and pragmatism
Expert in helping NHS dentists make a confident, profitable transition to private practice
Advisor/ KOL to a number of companies
Believer in Small-group teaching, with high tutor to participant ratios
Creator of the Excellence Through Simplicity teaching method
Blended Learning, you’ll arrive prepared.
These aren’t courses where you spend the morning catching up. Around two to three hours of pre-course online training per hands-on day (theory, fundamentals, procedure walkthroughs) is delivered through DENTER's dedicated online learning portal, so the hands-on day is spent doing — not listening.
You'll keep portal access, including all PDFs, manuals and references, for three years after the course.
What do others say…
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"Ian is friendly, approachable and his enthusiasm is very inspirational! Content is up to date and the techniques taught are modern, informative and readily applicable. A course that will equip you with technical skills and knowledge and inspire you to be creative. After this course, you will find your dentistry more enjoyable and re-appreciate the importance of providing your patients with beautiful dental work. Amazing course approach - Simplified and yet detailed! This simplified approach gives you the confidence that is required for day to day cosmetic dentistry. I cannot recommend enough! "
Dr. Charlie Attariani D.M.D Dentist EGO Cosmetics - London
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“Ian is world class in his teaching. He simplifies difficult concepts and makes sure that you understand how to implement the new techniques. Excellent course and highly recommended for updating your skills to a new level.”
Dr Naazi Marouf-Key, Dental Surgeon, BUPA Dental
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“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.”
Dr Kazimierz Szulist, Dental Surgeon
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
LONDON VENUE
Thistle London Holborn, Bloomsbury Way, London WC1A 2SD
TIMINGS
Arrive from 9.00am for Coffee & Pastries
Prompt Start 9.30am
Lunch 1-2pm
Finish approx. 5.00pm