Elevate your composite artistry through the lens of nature
A Pursuit of Nature is a highly advanced, two-day hands-on aesthetic dentistry masterclass for clinicians who are already experienced and capable with composite resin. Led by Dr. Rhodri Thomas, Founder of Art of Dentistry and an internationally recognised educator in aesthetic restorative dentistry, and Dr. Freek Gols Linthorst, a cosmetic dentist with extensive postgraduate training in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, the course explores how dental structures, optics and natural colour inform refined direct composite work.
The programme provides 16 hours of UK CPD. Dr. Thomas brings more than a decade of international aesthetic-dentistry education, advanced restorative expertise and pioneering resin-layering techniques; Dr. Gols Linthorst contributes his cosmetic and restorative dentistry experience and international teaching perspective.
What you will explore
Day one
Hands-on
- Direct veneer on a youthful tooth
- The spatial layering method
Lectures
- An appreciation of the beauty of nature: understanding the layers of tooth optics
- Dentine ageing and its visual impact, including the internal processes of tooth maturation
- Opalescence in nature and resin
- Spatial layering and the providers’ approach to resin layering
Day two
Hands-on
- Direct veneer on a mature tooth
- Spatial layering method
- Natural Class IV on a lateral, with your own analysis
- Further application of the spatial layering method
Lectures
- Advanced layering cases, presented step by step
- Dental colours, explored through nature itself
- Applying spatial layering to simple and advanced cases
Included in the experience
- Two days of hands-on training
- All materials and equipment used during the course
- A clinical course handbook
- Online videos and additional learning resources
- A book sharing the tutors’ vision of A Pursuit of Nature
- Lunch, tea, coffee, refreshments and breaks across both days
- An invitation to the social hour after day one
- Membership of the International Art of Dentistry community
The course focuses on principles applicable to almost any system, rather than requiring delegates to purchase a particular product or system. Loupes are welcome but not essential. Attendees should note that the provider’s course materials, presentations, models, techniques, images, digital content and branded frameworks may not be recorded, reproduced, distributed or used for commercial teaching.
Timetable and completion
The course is structured over Day one and Day two, combining lectures with practical, hands-on exercises. The supplied sources do not specify a separate examination, practical assessment, attendance threshold or certificate; they state that 16 hours of UK CPD is provided for in-person courses.
Entry guidance
This is an advanced experience: the FAQ recommends prior experience in composite resin and makes clear that the course does not cover the basics. It is intended for dental professionals ready to deepen their understanding of direct veneers, dental optics, ageing, opalescence, colour and spatial layering.
