What our delegates have to say
Posterior Composites
with Dr. Stewart Beggs
SOLD OUT - SATURDAY 18 APRIL 2026
NEW DATE - SATURDAY 18 JULY 2026
LONDON
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Course aims and structure
Biomimetic approach to direct composite restorations
Direct vs Indirect restorations
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Rubber dam use in posterior teeth
Hands on quadrant isolation
Managing deep margins and moisture control
Adjuncts to aide isolation
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Biomimetic foundations to gold standard adhesion
Material choices and techniques
Evidence supported techniques
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Simplified posterior tooth anatomy
Key anatomical landmarks
Highlighting primary anatomy with tints and effects
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Sectional matrix systems vs circumferential
Wedges and separation rings
Creating predictable proximal contacts
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Matrix placement
Sequential cusp-by-cusp build
Controlling cusp height and inclines
Faculty guidance and feedback
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Occlusal adjustment
Margin refinement
Polishing sequence
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Common issues and solutions
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Key takeaways
Questions and discussion
Posterior Ceramics
with Dr. Stewart Beggs
SOLD OUT - SATURDAY 25 APRIL 2026
NEW DATE - SATURDAY 5 SEPT 2026
LONDON
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Course overview and objectives
What “biomimetic” actually means in daily practice
Indications for onlays vs crowns vs direct restorations
Failure modes of indirect restorations (debonding, fracture, marginal breakdown)
Case selection for indirect adhesive restorations
Occlusal considerations (cuspal coverage thresholds, crack risk)
Radiographic and clinical caries assessment
Risk assessment: caries, parafunction, occlusion
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Rubber Dam isolation hands on
Use of floss ties
Packing PTFE for addition retraction
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Theory + demo / hands-on
Selective caries removal strategies
Peripheral seal concept
Deep caries and pulp protection
Onlay preparation principles
No sharp internal angles
Enamel margin optimisation
Butt-joint vs bevels (when and why)
Divergence and path of insertion
Crack management and cusp coverage decisions
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Key biomimetic core module
Rationale and evidence for IDS
Step-by-step IDS protocol
Dentine vs enamel bonding differences
Managing oxygen inhibition layer
IDS + scanning / impressions
Common IDS mistakes and how to avoid them
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Why traditional temporisation fails biomimetic dentistry
Provisional options:
Spot-etch composite provisionals
Durelon + Flowable Composite
How to protect IDS during temporisation
Removing temporaries safely before bonding
Managing contamination (saliva, provisional cement, blood)
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Core practical focus
Why heated composite over resin cement
Material selection principles
Composite heating protocols (temperature, timing)
Internal surface treatment of the onlay
Tooth surface re-activation after IDS
Seating, pressure control, and clean-up
Managing margins, excess, and contacts
Occlusal adjustment and finishing
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Marginal staining and post-op sensitivity
Incomplete seating
Open contacts
Fracture risk and occlusal overload
Repair vs replacement strategies
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Full start-to-finish biomimetic onlay workflow recap
Simplified chairside checklist
Delegates’ questions and cases
Anterior Composites
with Dr. Edward Li
SOLD OUT - SATURDAY 9 MAY 2026
SOLD OUT - SATURDAY 27 JUNE 2026
LONDON
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Case & Technique Selection
Composite Selection & Shade Creation
Extending Enamel - Monoshade
Post-Ortho - Micro-Layering
Class IV - Full Layering
Direct & Indirect Planning
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Full Polishing Live Workflow
Recommendations for a streamlined and distilled selection of burs/tips
Post-course PDF guide
Composite Maintenance & Repairs
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Extending Enamel - Monoshade
Matrixing Techniques
Class IV - Full Layering
Post-Ortho - Micro-Layering
Managing Opacity
Full Sculpting & Polishing Sequence
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Case & Technique Selection
Post-Ortho Sequencing
Restorative Case Discussions & Treatment Planning
One-to-one time with both Dr. Stewart and Dr. Edward.
Anterior Masterclass
with Dr. Edward Li, 3-days for Incidental
SOLD OUT - 🗓️ 17-19 SEPTEMBER 2026
NEW DATES - 🗓️ 11-13 FEBRUARY 2027
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
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Planning, case selection & foundations
Color theory — how light behaves through tooth and material, and why it matters for every material you'll ever bond
Anterior morphology — train the eye to see what impacts the smile design and case selection
New patient consultations, case selection and treatment planning
Smile design starting from chair-side mock-ups, to basic 2D smile design with Eddtr (Dental Photo Editor) to 3D digital wax-up pathways for printed models and in-person smile trials
Ortho-to-restorative interface, focusing on the outcomes in anterior guidance that matter for your restorative phase
Hands-on: Direct 5-min mock-ups, Smile trials from printed model, 2D smile design with Eddtr.
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Direct composite artistry
Colour recap applied to composites, with system familiarity across brands
Laser gingivectomy: what it can achieve, how it's done
Then the core: anterior direct composites from monoshade through micro-layering to full Class IV build-ups
Masking dark substrates
Technique selection: freehand, shell, or full transfer
Sculpting, refining & polishing to create natural forms and high lustre results with visual breathing room
Hands-on: Monoshade, Micro-layering, Classical layering, Full sculpting & polishing sequence.
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Indirect / porcelain workflow
Colour recap applied to lithium disilicate, with LT, MT, HT decision-making
Preparation design with the ethos of creating just enough space
Temporisation, cementation, controlled clean-up
How to communicate with your ceramist: photography, monolithic with stains/effects vs. layered ceramic restorations and managing expectations
Scaling from 2 to 10 veneers with confidence
Workflow recap & aftercare
Hands-on: Prep, temporise and bonding 2–2 veneers, Full clean-up sequence.
replicate nature
The subtlety and beauty can be recreated time and time again with direct composite without increasing appointment times. Learn purposeful use of the selected composites and their impact on the final result.
micro-layering post alignment and whitening by Dr. Edward Li
undetectable camouflage and masking by Dr. Stewart Beggs
step by step
See how the natural forms and desired results emerge from well-controlled and implemented layers. Learn to pre-visualise the end-point before clinical treatment begins.
silhouette control & symmetry creation by Dr. Edward Li
restoration of contact point & anatomy by Dr. Stewart Beggs
creative solutions
Mastering the handling properties of composite and pre-visualising appointments allow for wider treatment solutions to be offered that may not have previously been accessible to the patient.
restorative space closure by Dr. Edward Li
DB cusp rebuild along with back-to-back by Dr. Stewart Beggs
restorative sequence
Learn to plan the full picture for an integrated appointment sequence, removing complexities and stress from appointments.
anterior proportion creation by Dr. Edward Li
direct & indirect quadrant sequence by Dr. Stewart Beggs
Dr. Edward Li and Dr. Stewart Beggs share their refined insights and clinical workflow, offering a masterclass in replicating and enhancing nature’s beauty.
The courses are designed to deliver the most impactful knowledge in the artistry of direct resin restorations for both anterior and posterior teeth.
Gain a fundamental skill set that serves as daily building blocks for transformative patient treatments.