Confident Anterior Composites: A Hands-On Clinical Workshop
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By
Dr. Dipak Patel
- 22/Feb/2026 09:30 AM - 22/Feb/2026 05:00 PM
- 0 Students
Course Description
Confident Anterior Composites: A Hands-On Clinical Workshop
Course Date & Details
📅 Date: 22nd
February 2026
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Time: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
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CPD Hours: 7 Verifiable CPD Hours
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Venue: UB1 1SQ, Sage Academy, Southall, London
Course Description
This full-day hands-on clinical workshop is designed to help clinicians deliver predictable, aesthetic, and functional anterior composite restorations with confidence. The course combines essential theory with practical guidance, focusing on material selection, tooth preparation, bonding protocols, and finishing techniques.
Delivered by Dr Dipak Patel, the workshop provides a structured, step-by-step approach to anterior composite restorations, allowing delegates to refine their techniques and improve clinical outcomes in everyday practice.
Course Aim
To equip dentists with the clinical knowledge, practical skills, and confidence required to deliver reliable, aesthetic, and long-lasting anterior composite restorations.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:- Understand
the science behind composite materials and bonding systems
- Carry
out correct tooth preparation for anterior composite restorations
- Apply
bonding and matrixing techniques effectively
- Restore
occlusion and contact points using anatomical sculpting
- Finish
and polish composites to achieve durable, aesthetic results
- Develop
practical protocols for predictable and repeatable composite outcomes
- Understand the science behind composite materials and bonding systems
- Carry out correct tooth preparation for anterior composite restorations
- Apply bonding and matrixing techniques effectively
- Restore occlusion and contact points using anatomical sculpting
- Finish and polish composites to achieve durable, aesthetic results
- Develop practical protocols for predictable and repeatable composite outcomes
What You Will Learn
- Material
selection for anterior composites
- Step-by-step
clinical workflow for predictable results
- Matrixing,
layering, and contouring techniques
- Occlusion
management in anterior restorations
- Finishing
and polishing protocols for longevity and aesthetics
- Common
mistakes and how to avoid them in daily practice
Who Is This Course For?
- Dentists
- Dental
Hygienists & Dental Therapists
- PLVE
Dentists (GDC Registered)
This course is ideal for clinicians looking to enhance their aesthetic dentistry skills, refresh core principles, and gain practical confidence in anterior composite restorations.
Chronology of this course
Course Framework & Schedule
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM : Registration & Welcome
· Delegate
sign-in and coffee
· Introduction by course coordinator
· Meet & greet with Tutor
· Overview
of course objectives and agenda
Session 1: 09:45 to 11:30 AM (lecture): Morning Theory :
Module 1: Steps involved & material science (up to 11am)
Objective: Understand science behind materials used & Protocols
- Case selection
- Pre-operative assessment
- Isolation
- Cavity preparation
- Linings
- Etch
- Adhesion
- Matrix systems
- Material selection
- Composite placement
- Light curing
- Finishing & polishing
- Maintenance
- Repair & renovation
Module 2: Anterior composites (30 mins)
Objective: Practical steps & tips to achieve aesthetical anterior restorations
- Photography
- Instrumentation
- Practical tips:
- Mylar strips/wedges
- Shade selection
- Composite placement
- Finishing & polishing
☕ Break: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM (30 mins)
Refreshments and informal Q&A with tutor
Session 2: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (Practical): Location: phantom Head lab /Simulation station
Exercises:
· Exercise 1-Preparations: (Many cavities should be done before; so can spend more time on placement & finishing)
o Class 3 cavities Upper/lower
o Class 4 cavities Upper/lower
o Class 5 cavities Upper/Lower
· Exercise 2-Composite placement & finishing/polishing
Live tutor interaction & practical help throughout
· 1:1 feedback
· Group trouble shooting
· Optional live demonstration via visualiser
Summary at End of Theory (Optional 5 mins buffer)
- Recap of key tips
- Common mistakes and how to avoid them
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM – Lunch Break (45 minutes)
Session 3: 2:15pm – 5:00pm: Module 3: Advanced anterior composites (45 mins)
Objective: Practical steps & tips to achieve highly aesthetic anterior restorations
· TSL/Median Diastema/Composite veneer (minor alignment/masking)
· Trauma (bonding of fractured tooth)
· Importance of preoperative assessment
· Resin bridges (if time)
· Practical tips:
o Putty guides
o Wedges
o Contact forming
o Material selection-more aesthetic
o Dentine & enamel
o Composite placement
o Finishing & polishing
Session 4: Practical (3:00pm -5:00pm): Exercises:
Exercise 1: LR1 & LL1 incisor build up
- Steps involved
Exercise 2: Median diastema closure-UR1& UL1
· Use of Putty/Matrices
Exercise 3: Veneer UR2/UL2
· Secondary anatomy & finishing sequence
Bonus Exercise (Time Permitting): Resin bridge/whole tooth build up
Live Tutor Interaction Throughout:
- 1:1 feedback from Tutor
- Group troubleshooting
- Optional live sculpting demo via visualiser
5:00 PM – Close: Wrap-Up & Certification
- Final Q&A and discussion
- Key learning reflection
- CPD certificate distribution
- Optional addition to WhatsApp support group
Course feedback collection
Dr. Dipak Patel
£199.00
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Course includes:
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Level
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Advanced
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Duration
1 Days
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Lessons
0
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Quizzes
0
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Certifications
Yes
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Language
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English