Year Programme in Restorative Dentistry

THE COMPLETE CLINICAL JOURNEY | 10 HANDS-ON DAYS SUPPORTED WITH ONLINE TRAINING

FOUNDATION

• CLINICAL PHOTOGRAPHY – Develop a consistent photographic workflow for clinical records, diagnosis, treatment planning, laboratory communication and patient communication. Learn how to produce predictable clinical photographs efficiently in everyday practice.
• SMILE DESIGN & DIGITAL AESTHETIC IMAGING – Develop a structured approach to aesthetic assessment. Learn how facial and dental proportions, tooth position, form and symmetry can be used to plan restorative cases more effectively.
• RUBBER DAM & ISOLATION – Develop fast, practical and predictable rubber dam techniques for everyday restorative dentistry. Learn how to isolate both straightforward and more challenging clinical situations while maintaining access and visibility.

DIRECT RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY

• POSTERIOR DIRECT COMPOSITES – Develop a repeatable approach to posterior composite restorations. Focus on placement, contacts, marginal ridges, occlusal anatomy, morphology, finishing and polishing.
• ANTERIOR DIRECT COMPOSITES – Learn a structured approach to anterior composite dentistry. Cover shade selection, layering, Class IV restorations, contour, surface anatomy, finishing and polishing.

INDIRECT RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY

• VENEERS, ONLAYS & CROWNS – Follow the complete workflow for indirect restorative dentistry. From restoration selection and preparation design through scanning, temporisation and final adhesive cementation. Learn when to choose a veneer, onlay or crown and how to preserve tooth structure wherever possible.

OCCLUSION & FUNCTION

• OCCLUSION, TMJ & SPLINT THERAPY – Develop a clearer understanding of occlusion and how it influences restorative treatment planning. Learn a systematic approach to assessment, diagnosis and management, including the appropriate use of splint therap

2027 DATES

Day 1 – Clinical Photography & Aesthetic Assessment – Friday 26 February, Bloomsbury, Central London

See more. Understand more. Communicate better.

Great restorative dentistry begins with seeing the details that matter.

Learn to capture consistent, high-quality clinical photographs that transform how you assess patients, plan treatment and communicate your findings.

Develop a systematic approach to aesthetic assessment, allowing you to recognise the subtle details of tooth position, proportion, form and symmetry that influence the final result.

By the end of the day, you will be able to:

• Produce a complete, standardised series of clinical photographs.
• Use photography to identify aesthetic problems and opportunities.
• Assess smiles with a clear, repeatable method.
• Communicate treatment options more effectively with patients and laboratories.

The practical experience: Work with your own camera equipment to develop a photographic protocol you can use immediately in practice.

Day 2 – Occlusion, Diagnosis & Treatment Planning – Friday 19 March, Bloomsbury, Central London

Understand the problem before choosing the solution.

Confident restorative dentistry starts with an accurate diagnosis.

Develop a straightforward, practical approach to understanding occlusion, recognising wear patterns and identifying the factors that influence treatment success.

Learn to move beyond individual teeth and see the bigger clinical picture, allowing you to make better treatment decisions and avoid unnecessary complications.

By the end of the day, you will be able to:

• Carry out a structured occlusal examination.
• Recognise patterns of tooth wear and their possible causes.
• Identify important restorative risk factors.
• Develop logical treatment plans based on sound clinical principles.
• Explain your findings and recommendations with greater confidence.

The practical experience: Examine occlusion with a colleague, gather clinical records and develop your own structured treatment plan.

Day 3 – Rubber Dam Isolation & Adhesive Dentistry – Friday 16 April, Bloomsbury, Central London

Better isolation. Better bonding. Better restorations.

Successful adhesive dentistry depends on getting the fundamentals right.

Master practical isolation techniques and develop a clearer understanding of the factors that influence adhesive performance.

Learn how to achieve reliable isolation, manage different dental substrates and apply bonding protocols with greater consistency.

By the end of the day, you will be able to:

• Select appropriate clamps and isolation techniques.
• Isolate anterior and posterior teeth more efficiently.
• Manage enamel and dentine substrates appropriately.
• Choose and apply adhesive protocols with confidence.
• Recognise and avoid common causes of bonding failure.

The practical experience: Individual hands-on exercises in rubber dam placement, isolation and adhesive techniques.

Day 4 & 5 – Direct Composite Restorations – Friday 14 – Saturday 15 May, Bloomsbury, Central London

Create restorations that look right, feel right and function properly.

Composite dentistry should be predictable, efficient and satisfying.

Over two intensive practical days, develop the skills to produce posterior restorations with reliable contacts, anatomical form and functional occlusion, alongside anterior restorations that reproduce natural tooth anatomy.

Move beyond simply filling cavities towards restoring teeth with precision and purpose.

Day 4 — Posterior Composites

Learn how to simplify posterior composite dentistry without compromising quality.

You will develop the skills to:

• Create predictable proximal contacts and contours.
• Select and position matrices effectively.
• Use efficient placement and layering techniques.
• Reproduce natural occlusal anatomy.
• Reduce the time spent adjusting and finishing restorations.

Day 5 — Anterior Composites

Discover a systematic approach to creating natural-looking anterior restorations.

You will develop the skills to:

• Restore Class IV defects with confidence.
• Reproduce natural tooth shape and proportions.
• Position line angles and embrasures accurately.
• Develop appropriate surface morphology and texture.
• Achieve a polished finish that complements natural dentition.

The practical experience: Two days of individual workstation exercises, demonstrations and personalised tutor feedback.

Day 6 & 7 – Ceramic Veneers, Onlays & Crowns – Friday 18 – Saturday 19 June, DS Academy, Weybridge

Know when to restore, what to restore with and how to do it well.

Excellent indirect restorations are not simply the result of good laboratory work. They begin with sound clinical decisions and precise preparation.

Develop a systematic approach to selecting, preparing and delivering contemporary ceramic restorations.

Learn to preserve tooth structure, create appropriate preparations and communicate effectively with your dental laboratory.

Day 6 — Ceramic Veneers

Develop the confidence to plan and deliver aesthetic veneer restorations.

You will learn to:

• Identify suitable cases and recognise limitations.
• Plan conservative, enamel-preserving preparations.
• Create appropriate margins and preparation geometry.
• Understand provisionalisation and laboratory requirements.
• Apply appropriate adhesive bonding protocols.

Day 7 — Ceramic Onlays & Crowns

Develop a clearer, more conservative approach to indirect posterior and full-coverage restorations.

You will learn to:

• Decide between direct, partial-coverage and full-coverage restorations.
• Prepare teeth with appropriate reduction and margin design.
• Understand material selection and its clinical implications.
• Capture accurate digital scans and communicate with laboratories.
• Select suitable bonding and cementation protocols.

The practical experience: Individual preparations, digital workflows and simulated clinical procedures, with feedback on preparation design and execution.

Summer break – July - August

Day 8 – Advanced Occlusion & Splint Therapy – Friday 17 September, Bloomsbury, Central London

Make better decisions when occlusion becomes complicated.

Not every restorative patient is straightforward.

Learn to recognise situations where occlusal factors, parafunction and temporomandibular disorders may influence your treatment decisions.

Develop a pragmatic approach to assessing occlusal risk, identifying patients who require further investigation and understanding the role and limitations of splint therapy.

By the end of the day, you will be able to:

• Assess occlusal risk in more complex restorative cases.
• Recognise clinical features associated with temporomandibular disorders.
• Understand when additional assessment or referral is appropriate.
• Select suitable splint designs for appropriate indications.
• Understand the principles of splint adjustment and review.

The practical experience: Structured clinical assessment, paired examinations and individual practical splint exercises.

Day 9 – Advanced Restorative Techniques – Friday 15 October, Bloomsbury, Central London

Solve more problems. Preserve more teeth.

Some of the most rewarding restorative dentistry involves solving problems conservatively.

Explore practical approaches to managing worn teeth, repairing existing restorations and treating cases that do not fit neatly into conventional restorative protocols.

Learn to recognise opportunities for additive dentistry and develop the confidence to manage challenging situations without automatically resorting to more invasive treatment.

By the end of the day, you will be able to:

• Identify opportunities for conservative additive treatment.
• Understand restorative options for worn dentitions.
• Assess when existing restorations can be repaired rather than replaced.
• Apply practical techniques to more challenging restorative situations.
• Recognise common complications and develop strategies for managing them.

The practical experience: Individual hands-on exercises designed around realistic restorative challenges.

Day 10 – Comprehensive Restorative Case Planning – Friday 19 November, Bloomsbury, Central London

Bring everything together. Think like a restorative dentist.

Good dentistry is more than mastering individual techniques. It is knowing when, why and how to use them.

On the final day, bring together everything you have learned to develop comprehensive, carefully considered restorative treatment plans.

Build the clinical judgement needed to manage more complex cases, communicate confidently with patients and deliver treatment in a logical, predictable sequence.

By the end of the day, you will be able to:

• Approach complex restorative cases systematically.
• Integrate aesthetic, functional and biological considerations.
• Select suitable restorative materials and techniques.
• Develop realistic, phased treatment plans.
• Explain treatment alternatives, limitations and risks.
• Anticipate maintenance requirements and possible complications.

The practical experience: Present and discuss restorative cases, develop individual treatment plans and receive structured feedback from the teaching faculty.

80 hours

£6,400.00

Maximum 16 delegates | £6400 | 80 ECPD Hours

Use Code £450DISCOUNT to receive a £450 discount, offer ends 17th November 2026.

Arrive from 9.00am for Coffee & Pastries, Prompt Start 9.30am, Lunch 1-2pm, Finish approx. 5.00pm

Venue (8 Days held here)

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

Venue (2 Days)

Dentsply Sirona Academy, The Heights, Building 3, Weybridge KT13 0NY

Timings

Arrive from 9.00am for Coffee & Pastries, Prompt Start 9.30am, Lunch 1-2pm, Finish approx. 5.00pm

DIRECTIONS TO DS ACADEMY

By road

A few minutes from the M25 and both the A318 and A245, and approximately 21 miles from Central London, road communications to The Heights Brooklands office space are excellent. On arrival at The Heights, please park in Bays marked with a Yellow Circle.

By train

Weybridge Railway Station (approximately 1 mile away from The Heights Brooklands) provides a 35 minute service into London Waterloo with four to five trains per hour. A courtesy bus runs from Weybridge station to The Heights every 8 minutes during peak times.

By air

The Heights is situated 13 miles from Heathrow Airport (approx. 35 minutes drive) and 25 miles from Gatwick Airport (approx. 45 minutes).

STAYING OVERNIGHT

Recommended Hotel | Brooklands Hotel, Brooklands Dr, Weybridge KT13 0SL https://brooklandshotelsurrey.com/

Meet Ian Cline | Clinician, Educator, Founder of Denter

Dr Ian Cline is an experienced restorative dentist and educator who has spent over 25 years helping dentists develop their clinical skills and confidence.

Having taught thousands of dentists through lectures, online education and hands-on courses, both in the UK and internationally, Ian is recognised for his ability to simplify complex restorative techniques and make them practical and predictable.

As a practising clinician, his teaching is grounded in everyday dentistry, combining clinical experience with straightforward techniques that delegates can confidently apply in their own practices.