Diploma in Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry for Dental Therapists (EduQual Level 7)
Take your restorative and aesthetic dentistry to the next level with a Level 7 diploma created specifically for Dental Therapists—designed to build real-world confidence through a blend of hands-on training, structured online learning, and live patient elements.
Across a year-long programme, you’ll develop predictable, practice-ready techniques and sharpen the clinical judgement and communication skills needed to deliver higher-quality care in general practice.
Why this diploma?
- Level 7 approved by EduQual and leads to a Diploma (awarded subject to satisfactory completion of a clinical portfolio and assessments)
- Blended structure: online modules and support alongside practical training days
- 12 in-person study days (typically one Saturday per month)
- Enhanced CPD: 126 hours
- Delivered in London and Manchester
What you’ll cover
This programme spans core restorative foundations through to aesthetic smile transformation workflows, including:
- Assessment & records with impressions and digital scanning
- Smile design and treatment planning for predictable outcomes
- Occlusion in general dental practice
- Rubber dam and anaesthetics
- Direct anterior composites and direct posterior composites
- Direct composite veneers (smile transformation focus)
- Tooth whitening and ICON
- Periodontal treatment
- Patient management and communication
- Dental photography and marketing to present and document your work professionally
How you’ll learn
Expect a structured mix of:
- Hands-on practical sessions
- Focused lectures and support sessions
- Interactive group work
- Learning that links back to relevant dental literature, helping you make sound clinical decisions
Support that continues between teaching days
Smile Dental Academy’s support is designed to help you feel backed in day-to-day practice, not just on course days:
- Online learning platform plus dedicated app access
- Regular online sessions (including “Monday Night Live”)
- WhatsApp support group for ongoing peer and tutor interaction
- Clinical mentoring and online case support
- Re-attend options to make up missed sessions by joining other cohorts
Who it’s for
This diploma is designed for Dental Therapists who want to broaden and refine their restorative and aesthetic skill set—whether you work in mixed, private, or NHS settings—and who value a programme that combines structured teaching with continued access to guidance throughout the year.
