POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA RESTORATIVE & AESTHETIC DENTISTRY

The Smile Dental Academy’s Postgraduate Diploma in Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry provides dentists with the knowledge and understanding of the latest techniques in Restorative and Aesthetic dentistry. 

This year qualification consists of a structured programme over 24 days, creating a unique blend of learning through practical hand-on sessions, lectures, mentoring sessions and interactive group work. 

This course will allow delegates to enhance their current skill set, learn new and predictable techniques, and develop their communication skills in general practice. 

The units are split up into multiple days covering Occlusion, Intra-coronal Aesthetic Restorations, Fundamentals of Indirect Tooth preparation, Endodontics, Restoration of the Edentulous space, and Complex Treatment Planning.

This course is aimed to provide ongoing support and in Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry, thereby allowing you to provide a comprehensive range of treatment options to your patients, with reference to the relevant dental literature.

Our Programmes are EduQual Level 7 accredited which leads to a Post Graduate Diploma. This is subject to a satisfactory presentation of a clinical portfolio and assessments. Guidance of which is given throughout the course by the Programme Directors. 

EduQual is a regulated awarding body, approved by SQA-Accreditation, a globally-recognised national qualifications regulator in the UK.

They  are a full member of the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB).

1. Occlusion in General Dental Practice 

2. Aesthetic and Restorative Artistry: Direct Anterior Composites

3. Rubber Dam &  Direct Posterior Composites

4. Smile Transformation Masterclass: Veneers 

5. Art & Science of Indirect Restorations 1: Anterior

6. Art & Science of Indirect Restorations 2: Crowns & Onlays 

7. Endodontic Masterclass

8. Bridges & Implants 

9. Art & Science of Dentures 

10. Tooth Surface Loss

11. Patient Management and Communication

12. Digital Photography, Records, Smile Design & Tooth Whitening

13. Advanced Occlusion

14. TMD & Occlusal Splint Therapy

15. Diagnostic & Functional Waxing - Anterior

16. Diagnostic & Functional Waxing - Posterior 

17. Aesthetic & Restorative Artistry: Direct Anterior Smile Makeover 

18. Art & Science of Indirect Restorations: Anterior Aesthetic Rehabilitation 

19. Treatment Planning in General Practice

20. Dental Implants – Restorative & Aesthetic Interface 

21. Orthodontic & Restorative Interface 

22. Periodontal & Restorative Interface 

23. Art and Science of Complete Dentures 

24. Advanced Endodontic Masterclass