Aim Higher

01 Foundations Of Daily Dentistry

Aims

This module aims to help young dentists and recent graduates build confidence in daily dentistry by developing essential skills in communication, NHS dentistry, dental photography, and wellbeing.

Objectives

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

• Enhance patient communication and rapport.
• Explain examination findings clearly.
• Understand and apply dental photography techniques.
• Navigate NHS banding and treatment phasing.
• Manage an NHS associate list efficiently.
• Maintain personal wellbeing; use social media effectively.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, learners will gain an understanding of how to:

• Communicate effectively with patients.
• Capture high-quality clinical images.
• Apply NHS banding and plan treatments.
• Organise and manage NHS workload.
• Support personal and professional wellbeing.

02 Bur Selection And Rubber Dam

Aims

This module aims to improve recently qualified dentists' understanding of bur selection and rubber dam use to enhance clinical efficiency, treatment quality, and patient comfort.

Objectives

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

• Identify different bur types, shapes, and grits, and understand their applications in clinical practice.
• Select appropriate burs for various procedures to improve precision and efficiency.
• Understand the benefits of rubber dam isolation in restorative dentistry.
• Learn how to select and place clamps correctly for effective rubber dam use.
• Recognise and troubleshoot common issues in rubber dam application.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, learners will gain an understanding of:

• The selection and application of different burs for various procedures.
• The role of rubber dam isolation in enhancing treatment quality.
• Best practices for rubber dam placement and troubleshooting.

03 Adhesion, Complete Dentures, And Endodontics

Aims

This module aims to help recently qualified dentists develop a deeper understanding of adhesion protocols, complete denture provision, and endodontic principles to improve confidence and efficiency in clinical practice.

Objectives

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

• Understand different adhesion protocols and their applications.
• Differentiate between etching and adhesive techniques.
• Recognise the impact of bonding chemistry on restoration success.
• Evaluate the role of air abrasion in adhesive dentistry.
• Assess and manage patient expectations for complete dentures.
• Understand the significance of occlusion and OVD in denture fabrication.
• Identify common issues in denture provision and how to prevent them.
• Select appropriate impression techniques and materials for dentures.
• Perform access cavity preparation with an understanding of anatomical considerations.
• Recognise the role of irrigation and bioceramic sealers in endodontic treatment.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, learners will gain an understanding of:

• The principles of adhesion and their role in restorative dentistry.
• The correct use of air abrasion and its impact on bonding.
• Best practices in complete denture impressions and fabrication.
• The importance of occlusion and vertical dimension in denture success.
• Endodontic principles, including access cavity preparation and file selection.

04 Anterior & Posterior Composites And Indirect Restorations

Aims

This module aims to provide recently qualified dentists with a structured approach to anterior and posterior composite restorations, indirect restorations, and treatment planning to support clinical decision-making and improve restoration quality.

Objectives

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

• Plan and execute anterior composite restorations with a focus on shade selection, morphology, and aesthetics.
• Recognise common errors in composite restorations and apply techniques to avoid them.
• Understand the decision-making process when choosing between direct and indirect restorations.
• Identify key preparation and material considerations for indirect restorations.
• Learn cementation and temporisation techniques for different materials.
• Apply a structured approach to posterior composite restorations, including caries removal and cavity design.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, learners will gain an understanding of:

• The key principles of anterior and posterior composite restorations.
• The indications for indirect restorations and the relevant material choices.
• Preparation, temporisation, and cementation techniques for indirect restorations.

05 Trauma

Aims

This module aims to help dentist manage those trauma cases that can walk through our doors and clarify step by step management as advised by the dental trauma guidelines.

Objectives

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

• Manage tooth fracture in adult patients.
• Manage more complex luxation injuries in adult patients.
• Manage paediatric trauma injures.
• Understand the immediate treatment required and also long term monitoring for any future treatment that may be required.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, learners will gain an understanding of how to:

• Diagnose the different trauma injuries.
• Take appropriate radiographs.
• Treat appropriately in the immediate trauma presentation appointment.
• Plan the definitive treatment and reviews and what to monitor for in the long term.

06 Dealing With The Dark And Discoloured Tooth

Aims

A dark tooth still poses an incredible aesthetic challenge for clinicians. In module 1, Sanjay Sethi uses his incredible experience to discuss protocols for internal whitening, comparing cases of direct or indirect restorations, and looks at the relative advantages and disadvantages to help you with decision making in your daily dentistry.

Learning Outcomes

• Internal whitening - risks, benefits, and a full protocol.
• Masking colours with prosthetic precision.
• Direct vs indirect approaches.

07 Managing Deep Sub Gingival Margins

Aims

Deep caries and fractures have always provided a significant technical challenge for dentists. Deep margin elevation has revolutionised the way we treat subgingival margins, but it has its limits. This lecture by Nik Sethi outlines the protocols, compares clinical cases, and looks at a strategy for planning management to help with your daily dentistry.

Learning Outcomes

• Pathway for decision making with deep sub gingival margins.
• Deep margin elevation vs crown lengthening.
• Full protocol for deep margin elevation.
• Material selection and evidence for success/failures.

08 Functional Indirect Posterior Onlays Part 1

Aims

There are a wide variety of techniques and protocols that exist within the conservative onlay field. As such this has led to a questionable long term success rate with high incidences of marginal staining and premature debonding. Furthermore, clinicians still struggle with managing occlusion when restoring a quadrant. Riaz Yar and Nik Sethi have created an evidence based approach which combines an easy occlusal assessment and a clear preparation protocol to give clinicians confidence to rehabilitate single teeth and manage quadrant dentistry with a high level of accuracy.

Learning Outcomes

• Occlusal morphology and chewing cycle.
• Re-thinking margin design according to maximum contour line.
• Pre-operative occlusal checks.
• Protocol for preparation, IDS and mini core build up.

09 Functional Indirect Posterior Onlays Part 2

Aims

In part two of the FIPO protocol we cover adhesive protocols for success with composite resin and also discuss isolation with rubber dam. Riaz then finishes with a precision approach to occlusal adjustments to ensure we achieve accurate occlusal contacts without destroying our lovely anatomy.

Learning Outcomes

• Isolation protocol for onlay cementation - rubber dam and teflon.
• Cementation with heated vs dual cure composite.
• Identifying correct contacts and creating occlusal stability.
• Adjusting contacts with precision.

10 Top Tips For Posterior Composites

Aims

Despite decades of service in dentistry, resin composite restorations are still a technique sensitive procedure with evidence showing one in 5 class II composites failing at 2 years in general practice. Failure modes include staining, secondary caries, post operative staining, open contacts and difficulty in recreating occlusal anatomy. Elaine Mo goes through the key areas of failure and what tips can help clinicians avoid problems. From use of sectional matrix bands, to using the right instruments and a guide for recreating anatomy, this lecture will give you some golden nuggets to elevate your adhesive dentistry.

Learning Outcomes

• Tips and techniques for reproducible predictable aesthetic composite restorations.
• Understand current ART theory for caries removal in a minimally invasive way.
• Understanding which matrix band to choose and invaluable tips for perfect wedging for contact point management.
• A clear strategy for bonding to ensure long term adhesive success.

11 Elevate Mindset

Aims

Knowledge is nothing without having the right mindset to effect change in your daily dentistry. In this powerful course by Dhru Shah he breaks down difficult subjects on confidence, communication and establishing your drive to become the best version of yourself and grow as a clinician. Motivation is short term but inspiration creates long term passion. This was the perfect session to finish Elevate 6 and help propel you to clinical and financial success.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand how to make seemingly new negative challenges into positive ones.
• Leading yourself first. Know the inside out way of thinking.
• An overview of taking over your destiny, dentistry, and beyond.
• Appreciating your value and your confidence so you can charge without guilt.