Magic of Composites

Elevate your restorations to the next level

This hands-on composite course is designed for clinicians who want to master both the art and precision of modern restorative dentistry. Go beyond the basics and learn how to craft lifelike, long-lasting restorations that not only function flawlessly but look exceptional—every time.

“The perfect balance of theory and practical”

Through step-by-step guidance, you'll master key techniques for shade selection, layering, contouring, finishing, and polishing—empowering you to consistently deliver beautiful outcomes in everyday dentistry. Whether you're focused on anterior aesthetics or posterior durability, this course gives you the practical skills to elevate your restorative work to the next level.

To ensure optimal results, all training is supported by industry-leading composite materials from Voco UK, trusted by top clinicians for their handling, durability, and lifelike aesthetics.

  • Posteriors

    In this module, you will learn to efficiently isolate posterior teeth, apply gold standard bonding protocols, evaluate various matrix systems and understand fast modelling and cusp-up techniques.

  • Anteriors

    In this module, you will explore isolation, matrix selection and shade matching whilst implementing a range techniques for restoring anterior teeth using simplified single and multi-layer approaches.

  • Smile Design

    Develop the tools and communication skills to design and present a bespoke smile accurately, credibly, and engagingly, ensuring alignment between patient expectations, clinical objectives, and the wider dental team.

Learning Outcomes

  • Pre-course learning covers all the theory and a deep dive into managing the posterior to include planning, isolation, matrices and the restoration of posterior teeth.

  • Theory

    • Photography Fundamentals

    • Rubber dam isolation for the Posterior

    • Matrix selection in the Posterior

    • Gold standard bonding protocols

    • Techniques for restoring posterior teeth - Bulkfil versus Incremental layering

    • Finishing and polishing Posterior restorations

    • Managing failures in the Posterior

    Hands on exercises

    • Quadrant Isolation

    • Class 2 using sectional matrix techniques

    • Whole quadrant isolation and restoration using various matrices/techniques

    • Back to back cavities

    • Deep marginal elevation and managing the last tooth in the arch

    • Simplified anterior isolation and Split dam

    • Direct composite veneer and finishing and polishing protocols

  • Theory

    • Anterior photography and Smile design

    • Simplified rubber dam isolation in the Anterior

    • Matrix selection in the Anterior

    • Techniques for restoring Anterior teeth  - Direct composite veneers, Edge bonding, Injection moulding, Diastema closure and Black triangles

    • Aesthetics in Anterior teeth  - Simplified single shade, Multilayering techniques and Creating effects

    • Finishing and polishing Anterior restorations

    • Managing failures in the Anterior

    Hands on exercises

    • Digital wax-ups and Stent preparation

    • Class 4 with material/matrix selection and creating incisal effects

    • Peg lateral incisor using a semi-direct approach

    • Peg lateral incisor using an injection moulding approach

17 Hours Verifiable CPD

“I wish I had learnt this at Uni!”

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  • This course is suitable dentists and dental therapists of all levels. Previous experience with composite techniques is not required. Please note, you must be a qualified and registered dentist (UK or International) or a GDC registered dental therapist to be able to attend this course.

  • Course fees will cover cost of: tuition, course materials, lunch and refreshments and certificates. It does not include accommodation, relevant personal insurance or evening meals. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to join the post course WhatsApp networking and support group that are closely monitored by Dr. Ash.

  • This course provides insights, techniques and skills that will immediately elevate your clinical practice. The course is CPD approved and you will receive a certificate of completion from The Magic of Dentistry.

  • Yes, this course is CPD certified and, therefore, counts towards your required CDP hours. You will receive a certificate upon completion of the course.

  • We highly recommend bringing essential items such as loupes and light. All other equipment, such instruments, composite materials and all matrix systems are provided.

  • Cancellations received less than 60 calendar days prior to the course date will not qualify for any refund regardless of the booking date. If we are able to transfer the course place to another paying delegate then a full refund will be granted less an admin fee which equates to 10% of the total course fee.

  • No, you will not be asked to purchase anything before or after the course. The Magic of Composite course is independently run meaning Dr. Ash will give his unbiased opinion on any materials discussed during the course. You will however, be given an equipment list of items Dr. Ash used in his clinical practice. Some exclusive discounts are available from our course collaborates, each of whom have been carefully chosen to support this course.

    Dr. Ash is aware that delegates have different materials and hence the course is designed to focus primarily on the learning principles.