Creative with composite- direct restorations (SW-26-09-17-01)

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SubjectAdhesive dentistry
DescriptionThis popular all-day course covers the many uses of composite resin as a restorative, preventative and aesthetic assessment material. New materials and techniques including discussion on the use the latest range of adhesive aesthetic materials as well as traditional methods is covered. Hands-on sessions include anterior veneers with direct and preform techniques, and posterior teeth using a range of direct, chairside and indirect techniques. Emphasis is on simple effective placement and finishing procedures.
Additional information

This course is for members of the dental team who use composite techniques in their scope of practice. There will be sections that are only with in the scope of practice of a dentist but other team members are welcome to attend if they are interested in this topic or work with other dental team members for shared patient management. The course will cover more advanced techniques and will be an opportunity to hear about further training opportunities offered at KCL.

Please note the hands on  element of this course is with models on table top  and is not in a clinical skills lab.

Course notes will be provided a week in advance of the course.

VenueHoliday Inn Taunton M5 Jn 25, Taunton - Somerset  View details
Date & timeThursday 17 September 2026, 09:00 to 16:30
LecturerMr Brian Millar  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeA, C, D
Course styleLecture with table top practice elements
Catering Meal
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£200.00
Aims

The aim of this course is to demonstrate the use of composite to restore anterior and posterior teeth, design and change smiles, repair worn and damaged teeth, protect teeth and treat occlusal problems using contemporary materials and techniques.


Objectives

By  the end of the course delegates should be able to:

  1. explain how to use composite and adhesives to repair damaged anterior and posterior teeth.
  2. describe techniques for the restoration of teeth with large cavities, subgingival margins and large contact areas
  3. select and identify when to use appropriate materials
Learning outcomes

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

1 assess damaged teeth and select treatment options

2 use adhesives and composites to replace missing tooth tissue aesthetically and functionally, using bulk-fill, monolayer and multilayer techniques.

3 be able to manage deep margins, large contact areas and quickly obtain the correct occlusion

4 decide when to use composite rather than ceramic.