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What this course is
A modular, nine-day hands-on programme delivered over several months, supported by a purpose-built online learning platform. It covers the full spectrum of modern aesthetic restorative dentistry, from photography and smile design through to indirect restorations and occlusion. Limited to twelve dentists for genuinely personalised teaching. 80 verifiable ECPD hours.
Who it is for
Designed for dentists who want to make a confident, profitable transition from NHS to private practice, and for private practitioners who want to systematise and elevate their restorative and aesthetic work. The modular structure suits any stage, from those building fundamentals to those refining advanced technique.
Why it converts into income
The skills taught here are precisely what separates routine NHS dentistry from the private aesthetic work that commands meaningful fees. Composites, veneers, onlays and smile design are the procedures that rebuild a fee structure. The course is a deliberate investment in that transition, and the bonus modules on treatment planning, marketing and the business of dentistry are built to help you convert skill into a sustainable private list.
The nine modules
The Art of Digital Dental Photography
Smile Design and Digital Aesthetic Imaging
Direct Restorations: Posterior Composites
Direct Restorations: Anterior Composites
The Art of Indirect Restorations, Part 1 (veneers, onlays, crowns)
The Art of Indirect Restorations, Part 2
The Art of the Bite: Occlusion, TMJ and Splint Therapy, Part 1
The Art of the Bite: Occlusion, TMJ and Splint Therapy, Part 2
The Art of Isolation: Rubber Dam Mastery
Bonus online-only modules: Treatment Planning, the Business of Dentistry, and Marketing.
What you will be able to do afterwards
Capture a consistent, standardised clinical photography series and use it for planning, lab communication and marketing
Plan facially driven smile designs using analogue and digital imaging
Deliver predictable anterior and posterior composites across single and multi-tooth cases
Prepare and cement veneers, onlays and crowns with minimally invasive technique
Diagnose and manage occlusal and TMJ cases, including splint therapy
Place rubber dam quickly and predictably for any procedure
Build comprehensive treatment plans and communicate them confidently to patients
How the course runs
Nine full hands-on days over several months, modular so you can join when ready
Small group limited to 12 dentists, with high tutor-to-delegate ratios
Blended learning: structured online lectures, videos and guides via the DENTER Portal, so hands-on days are spent doing
80 verifiable ECPD hours
Intakes in Central London and Newcastle
Three years of portal access to all PDFs, manuals and references
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 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 —typically 8-12 participants per course
What do others say…
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"The course is designed so that you can gradually work the elements into daily practice with ease. The course being run on Saturdays is very useful, and the location is really convenient. As there are only up to 10 people on the course it means that there is plenty of one on one teaching, as well as more opportunity to work with each other to cement knowledge even further. The material that is taught is evidence based, as well as factoring in Ian’s own experience having worked in the same practice for a number of years, making the course much more practical and realistic. I would highly recommend the course to anyone looking to further their skills!”
Dr Paran Nithianathan, Dental Surgeon
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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
