Rebuild your confidence at the chair—through hands‑on practice, not lectures

Returning to clinical dentistry can feel daunting—especially when you want to feel assured in the restorative procedures you use every day. This three‑module, hands‑on programme is built to help you refresh and sharpen core restorative skills in a supportive, no‑judgement environment, with the majority of time spent performing supervised practical procedures in a phantom head skills laboratory at LonDEC, King’s College London Dental Institute.

Why this programme stands out

• Hands‑on only (minimal lecture): an immersive approach focused on practical skill development
• Supervised training: expert guidance while you practise key techniques
• Structured progression: three separate one‑day modules that build from indirect restorations to direct restorative techniques
• Credible certification: verifiable CPD with a certificate of attendance from LonDEC and King’s College London Dental Institute

What you’ll cover across the 3 modules

1) Indirect restorations: preparation & material selection

Refresh the principles and techniques of preparing teeth for indirect restorations, with emphasis on precision and material‑specific preparation.

You’ll work on:

• Tooth preparation for full and partial coverage restorations
• Indications and contraindications for indirect restorations
• Contemporary materials and their clinical requirements, including lithium disilicate, zirconia and hybrid ceramics
• Evidence‑based, material‑specific tooth reductions
• Recognising and avoiding common preparation errors
• Improving laboratory communication (and why it matters clinically)

2) Temporisation & luting for indirect restorations

Build on preparation skills by focusing on the critical steps that follow:

• Fabricating provisional restorations to support protection, fit and aesthetics
• Understanding the biological and mechanical roles of provisional restorations
• Comparing temporary cements and selecting appropriate options
• Understanding and applying definitive luting options, including resin‑based cements, conventional cements and self‑adhesive systems
• Practical techniques for isolation, cementation, excess removal and finishing

3) Contemporary direct restorative techniques: composite & amalgam

Reinforce essential direct restorative workflows with a focus on confident, evidence‑based technique:

• Cavity design and preparation for different classes of direct composite restorations
• Composite handling, layering, finishing and polishing protocols
• A review of situations where amalgam may remain appropriate, plus correct handling/condensation
• Comparing adhesive protocols and bonding systems in different clinical contexts

CPD, notes and certification

• 18 hours verifiable CPD in total (6 hours per module)
• Course notes included
• Certificate of attendance from LonDEC and King’s College London Dental Institute

Who it’s for

This programme is designed for dentists who are:

• Returning after a career break
• Finding their feet in the NHS
• Seeking a focused, supportive refresher in everyday restorative procedures

If you’re looking for practical, supervised time to rebuild confidence in indirect and direct restorative techniques, this three‑module course provides a clear, hands‑on route back to practice with greater certainty.