Diploma in Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry (EduQual Level 7)

If you want to deliver predictable, high-quality restorative and aesthetic results—and feel genuinely supported as you apply them in practice—this Level 7 diploma is built to take you from “knowing the theory” to confident clinical execution.

Smile Dental Academy’s blended programme combines structured online learning, intensive hands-on training, and live patient observation/training elements, so you can refine your judgement, elevate your techniques, and broaden the range of treatment options you can offer in general practice.

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Why this diploma?

• Level 7 Diploma (EduQual approved): completion leads to a diploma subject to satisfactory clinical portfolio and assessments, with guidance provided throughout.
• Blended, practice-focused delivery: online modules plus practical training days designed to translate directly to day-to-day dentistry.
• Live patient exposure: includes dedicated days at the training centre to observe live restorative & aesthetic treatments.
• Support built in: the programme is designed to help dentists feel supported in real clinical decision-making, with access to lecturer guidance and ongoing help as you work through cases.
• Progression pathway: diplomas are stated as 120 credits and can provide a pathway to an MSc (subject to requirements).

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What you’ll cover

You’ll develop a contemporary, evidence-referenced approach across core restorative and aesthetic themes, including:

• Occlusion
• Intra-coronal aesthetic restorations
• Fundamentals of indirect tooth preparation
• Endodontics
• Restoration of the edentulous space
• Complex treatment planning
• Communication skills to support patient understanding, consent and case acceptance

Live patient observation/training elements may include procedures such as:

• Composite bonding
• Injection moulding
• Porcelain veneers
• Full mouth rehabilitation

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How you’ll learn

• Structured programme over 24 teaching days, typically delivered as one weekend per month (Friday & Saturday)
• Hands-on practical training, including work on phantom heads
• Interactive learning through lectures, mentoring sessions and group work
• Flexible catch-up options: if you miss a session, you can make it up by joining other cohorts
• Locations: delivered in London and Manchester

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Who it’s for

Designed for dentists who want to:

• strengthen restorative foundations while expanding into more advanced aesthetic care
• improve confidence in assessing case suitability and complexity
• develop a more comprehensive, systematic approach to planning and communication

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The outcome: confidence you can use immediately

By the end of the programme, you’ll be better equipped to plan and deliver a broader range of restorative and aesthetic dentistry—supported by a structured learning pathway, practical rehearsal, and real-world clinical exposure.