31 January 2025
69 Days - 15 Hours - 17 Minutes
AESTHETIC & RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY COURSES
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Study for your Diploma in Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry (PG Dip.)
A 12-month course to equip GDPs with the essential clinical skills they need to offer confident patient treatment and superior dental care.
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Course overview
The aesthetic and restorative course for the modern dentist.
The Diploma in Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry offers a comprehensive curriculum and flexible online learning tools to enhance your core skills and excel in complex restorative cases.
Our flexible online learning platform, complete with a practical training kit and the LDi app, means you gain practical experience and theoretical knowledge, while fitting your studies around your busy schedule.
Created to support you as you level up your career, learn the latest restorative techniques and how to implement them to your clinical practice with confidence immediately.
- A syllabus suitable for UK and international applicants
- A UK-Accredited Level 7 Diploma qualification upon completion
- Flexible 24/7 study through our innovative Virtual Learning Environment
- A comprehensive aesthetic & restorative syllabus designed for the everyday challenges of a GDP
- Expert tuition from our world-leading faculty of clinical educators
- Membership of a global community of like-minded colleagues
Pricing
An initial payment of £575 secures your place on the course and covers the first module’s tuition. The remaining course fee can be spread across 12 monthly instalments of £785.
UK applicants subject to VAT.
12 monthly installments
£785
One off payment
5% Discount
£9,495.25
Why dentists love our courses
Testimonials from recent graduates
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Opting for LDI for my Aesthetic and Restorative dentistry diploma has turned out to be one of the most significant career choices I have made. This is a perfect programme for anybody looking to enhance their clinical work, boost their confidence, and gain transformative career skills. Since enrolling in the Diploma in Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry, my knowledge of the subject has significantly expanded. The course has provided me with a solid foundation in aesthetic and restorative dentistry. Thanks to the expertise of world-renowned teachers in the field. I am thoroughly impressed with the exceptional quality and high standards of their teaching in each module. The course is incredibly engaging and interactive. The Virtual Learning Environment and the Live Study Clubs are particularly valuable, offering a unique and interactive learning experience. In the VLE platform, you can upload pictures of different cases that you are treating and engage in discussions with teachers, who provide evidence based knowledge that could immediately be applied in the practice. They provide assistance through each step of the treatment process. I have been able to learn the most important skills and techniques in modern clinical dentistry through this program. The blend of expert tuition and guidance, interactive platform like the VLE, and engagement with world class teachers has significantly contributed to my deeper understanding and practical application of aesthetic and restorative dentistry concepts. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the whole LDI team for their unwavering support. Their prompt assistance whenever needed has been invaluable. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking for a top-tier, meticulously designed, and quality-driven educational experience.
Haroon Dalili
June 28, 2024Everything about this course is amazing. As a student of the Aesthetic and Restorative program, I think it's safe to say that taking this course was the best decision I took for upgrading my skills and knowledge and giving my career in dentistry a significant boost. The teachers are all experts in the field and extremely cooperative, so you know you're in good hands. It is, overall, a very interactive and collaborative experience, and it makes you get the most out of your learning. I think they're doing a commendable job making good dental education accessible to a wide audience worldwide. This course has truly helped me gain deeper insight into some very valuable topics and actually made it possible for me to apply those techniques in my daily practice with confidence. The LDi community makes you feel part of something bigger and is always there when you're stuck with something. I'm very, very grateful and impressed with how responsive they are and how they truly go out of their way to help you out. It's an unparalleled experience altogether! I've been
hadia hanif
June 28, 2024I enrolled in the Diploma in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics March last year and am close to completion. Though mostly online, there is a practical kit sent, so that those who are unfamiliar and have a good idea and be equipped to start. Thoroughly enjoyed this course, with experts in the field collaborating to provide world class education. Plenty of opportunity to discuss your cases and apply the knowledge into real world practice.
Yeephang Wong
February 12, 2024 -
Dear friends i attended ORTHODONTICS AND MAXILLO FACIAL ORTHOPAEDİC program for one year online.I am very glad from the education i had. Doctors and edicational videos were wonderful. Also you can share your cases and take advices.The only negative thing after 2 years u have to pay monthly for the access to videos
World of
February 12, 2024It is a wonderful program. It is a very valuable organization that has been thought trough in detail and worked with professionals. It has been very beneficial to me and my patients professionally. I recommend it to those who have the opportunity.
Dt.Fehmi Bora
February 12, 2024I have made a lot of good decisions in my life but enrolling with LDI was the best decision I have ever made.
Hileni Bokkie
February 12, 2024 -
I am thrilled to share my review of the Diploma in Orthodontics and Orthopedics, a program that has profoundly reshaped my career trajectory. Prior to enrolling, my practice primarily focused on short-term orthodontics for adults. However, since completing the course, I have expanded my scope to include a diverse range of patients, spanning conventional orthodontic treatments for both adults and children. I have particularly relished the orthopedic segment of the course, integrating these principles into practice by treating a broad spectrum of patients with functional appliances. Embracing high-quality orthodontics alongside orthopedic jaw development has enabled me to minimize the necessity for extraction orthodontics, a transformation I find immensely rewarding. The online case-based discussions have been exceptional, providing invaluable confidence as I embarked on my initial cases. The personalized 1:1 clinical advice has been instrumental in honing my skills. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the London Dental Institute for orchestrating this pivotal shift in my dental career, steering it towards a more fulfilling and impactful direction.
May Bassett
February 12, 2024My time as a student of the London Dental institute was amazing. It was intense, however, thanks to the concepts I have learnt in the school, my confidence in delivering Orthodontic treatment to my patients has greatly increased. Our lecturers were well detailed in expounding the concepts.
Oliver Dieke
February 12, 2024
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Opting for LDI for my Aesthetic and Restorative dentistry diploma has turned out to be one of the most significant career choices I have made. This is a perfect programme for anybody looking to enhance their clinical work, boost their confidence, and gain transformative career skills. Since enrolling in the Diploma in Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry, my knowledge of the subject has significantly expanded. The course has provided me with a solid foundation in aesthetic and restorative dentistry. Thanks to the expertise of world-renowned teachers in the field. I am thoroughly impressed with the exceptional quality and high standards of their teaching in each module. The course is incredibly engaging and interactive. The Virtual Learning Environment and the Live Study Clubs are particularly valuable, offering a unique and interactive learning experience. In the VLE platform, you can upload pictures of different cases that you are treating and engage in discussions with teachers, who provide evidence based knowledge that could immediately be applied in the practice. They provide assistance through each step of the treatment process. I have been able to learn the most important skills and techniques in modern clinical dentistry through this program. The blend of expert tuition and guidance, interactive platform like the VLE, and engagement with world class teachers has significantly contributed to my deeper understanding and practical application of aesthetic and restorative dentistry concepts. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the whole LDI team for their unwavering support. Their prompt assistance whenever needed has been invaluable. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking for a top-tier, meticulously designed, and quality-driven educational experience.
Haroon Dalili
June 28, 2024 -
Everything about this course is amazing. As a student of the Aesthetic and Restorative program, I think it's safe to say that taking this course was the best decision I took for upgrading my skills and knowledge and giving my career in dentistry a significant boost. The teachers are all experts in the field and extremely cooperative, so you know you're in good hands. It is, overall, a very interactive and collaborative experience, and it makes you get the most out of your learning. I think they're doing a commendable job making good dental education accessible to a wide audience worldwide. This course has truly helped me gain deeper insight into some very valuable topics and actually made it possible for me to apply those techniques in my daily practice with confidence. The LDi community makes you feel part of something bigger and is always there when you're stuck with something. I'm very, very grateful and impressed with how responsive they are and how they truly go out of their way to help you out. It's an unparalleled experience altogether! I've been
hadia hanif
June 28, 2024 -
I enrolled in the Diploma in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics March last year and am close to completion. Though mostly online, there is a practical kit sent, so that those who are unfamiliar and have a good idea and be equipped to start. Thoroughly enjoyed this course, with experts in the field collaborating to provide world class education. Plenty of opportunity to discuss your cases and apply the knowledge into real world practice.
Yeephang Wong
February 12, 2024 -
Dear friends i attended ORTHODONTICS AND MAXILLO FACIAL ORTHOPAEDİC program for one year online.I am very glad from the education i had. Doctors and edicational videos were wonderful. Also you can share your cases and take advices.The only negative thing after 2 years u have to pay monthly for the access to videos
World of
February 12, 2024 -
It is a wonderful program. It is a very valuable organization that has been thought trough in detail and worked with professionals. It has been very beneficial to me and my patients professionally. I recommend it to those who have the opportunity.
Dt.Fehmi Bora
February 12, 2024 -
I have made a lot of good decisions in my life but enrolling with LDI was the best decision I have ever made.
Hileni Bokkie
February 12, 2024
How will the Aesthetic and Restorative PG Dip. benefit you?
Gain confidence
With clinically-directed teaching on the cases you will be treating in your own practice
Treat more complex cases
Straight away with 1:1 clinical support from our expert team of clinical tutors
Increase your treatment income
Through the provision of high value complex treatment plans
Meet growing patient demand
For high-value aesthetic and restorative treatments
Reduce the need for referral
Of your patients elsewhere
Provide advanced restorative treatment
For your patients and improve aesthetic outcomes
Requirements and accreditation
What you need to get your diploma
What you need to get your diploma
To enrol in the Diploma in Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry course, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- You need to possess a primary dental qualification (e.g., BDS or equivalent).
- Hold a minimum of one year's experience as a registered dental practitioner.
Assessment
Throughout the course, students will undergo assessment through three multiple-choice exams to evaluate their knowledge of the theoretical concepts covered in the course.
Qualification
Upon successful completion, you will be awarded the Diploma in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry, a prestigious UK-accredited qualification that demonstrates your expertise in restorative dentistry.
All of our Diploma courses are internationally recognised, and are accredited in partnership with EduQual. EduQual is a regulated awarding body, approved by SQA Accreditation, a globally-recognised qualifications regulator in the UK.
The course meets the teaching hour requirements of a Level 7 course, which is of a Master level equivalence.
Module overview
The Diploma in Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry comprises six online learning units, each containing several teaching modules. The course is delivered by an international faculty of over 30 expert lecturers, ensuring a comprehensive and high-quality learning experience.
In this introductory unit, students will gain a solid understanding of the essential foundation for aesthetic and restorative dentistry.
The course covers craniofacial anatomy, providing insights into the oral region’s structure, plus the concepts of biomimetic dentistry and the significance of mimicking natural tooth structures. Additionally, clinical research skills will be emphasised, laying the groundwork for evidence-based practices.
Unit 2 delves into the principles of assessment and diagnosis, which are crucial for a patient-centred approach.
Modules in this unit focus on clinical photography for documentation and communication purposes, smile design for achieving aesthetic treatment outcomes, and comprehensive treatment planning for managing complex cases. These modules equip students with a systematic approach to patient assessment and treatment planning.
This unit further develops students’ fundamental clinical skills in aesthetic and restorative dentistry.
Key topics include understanding occlusion, mastering shade analysis, and learning practical bonding and isolation techniques. Students will also gain a comprehensive understanding of contemporary dental materials and teeth whitening techniques, providing a solid foundation of practical skills necessary for successful clinical practice.
Unit 4 provides direct and indirect restorations for both anterior and posterior teeth.
Students will enhance their skills in tooth preparation and provisional restorations, learning protocols for restoration delivery and adhesion, and ensuring long-term treatment success. This unit covers both conventional restorations and adhesive restorative techniques, utilising a wide range of dental materials to perform a diverse set of restorative procedures for optimal aesthetics and function.
Unit 5 tackles complex and multidisciplinary treatment scenarios in aesthetic and restorative dentistry.
Topics covered include tooth surface loss, periodontology, restoration of endodontically treated teeth, and the orthodontic restorative interface. Students will develop competencies to handle intricate cases involving multiple dental disciplines.
The final learning unit covers advanced aspects of aesthetic and restorative dentistry. This includes techniques for aesthetic removable prostheses, implant restoration, and digital dentistry.
Meet our faculty
Prof. Dr. Angelo Cardarelli
Dr. Amardip Kalsi
Beth Brown
Dr. David Alleman
Dr. Davey Alleman
Dr. Freya Smith-Jack
Dr. George Cheetham
Dr. Hanan Elgendy
Hugo Sousa
Dr. Joan Gubau Mach
Dr. Larissa Zarjitsky
Prof. Dr. Marko Jakovac
Dr. Matt Nejad
Dr. Rafael Beolchi
Dr. Robert Chaffe
Mr. Tim Zoltie
Dr. Kyle Jennette
Dr. Nate Lawson
Prof. James Field
Dr. Martin von Sontagh
Dr. Shea Bess
Dr. Richard Stevenson
Dr. Alexander Müller-Busch
Dr. Ashok Ayer
Prof. Dr. Angelo Cardarelli
Italy
Dr. Amardip Kalsi
UK
Beth Brown
UK
Dr. David Alleman
USA
Dr. Davey Alleman
USA
Dr. Freya Smith-Jack
UK
Dr. George Cheetham
UK
Dr. Hanan Elgendy
USA
Hugo Sousa
UK
Dr. Joan Gubau Mach
Spain
Dr. Larissa Zarjitsky
Brazil
Prof. Dr. Marko Jakovac
Croatia
Dr. Matt Nejad
USA
Dr. Rafael Beolchi
Brazil
Dr. Robert Chaffe
UK
Mr. Tim Zoltie
UK
Dr. Kyle Jennette
USA
Dr. Nate Lawson
USA
Prof. James Field
UK
Dr. Martin von Sontagh
Austria
Dr. Shea Bess
USA
Dr. Richard Stevenson
USA
Dr. Alexander Müller-Busch
Germany
Dr. Ashok Ayer
Nepal
Frequently asked questions
The course is 100% online. Students access our bespoke and interactive e-learning platform with online lectures, webinars, and practical techniques. As well as this, the course is supplemented by our remote sessions – Live Study Clubs. In these sessions, students can ask questions, interact with their tutor, and gain a live understanding of challenging topics. Although these are held live, students can access recordings of them to catch up or review via their profile on the VLE.
The LDi offers UK-accredited PG Dip. programmes, providing rigorous academic foundations and practical training. Our faculty’s guidance, innovative online tools, and a supportive community of professionals set us apart.
Upon completion, students receive the LDi Diploma in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry (PG Dip.), accredited as Level 7 by EduQual Level 7, a globally recognised UK qualifications regulator.
The cost of postgraduate dentistry (PG Dentistry) in the UK can vary depending on the cost of a specific university or institution offering the programme and the type of course you choose. At LDi, every course costs £9,995, which can also be paid in monthly instalments, making it a financially viable option.
Taking a course in aesthetic and restorative dentistry can significantly enhance clinical practice by providing dental professionals with advanced knowledge, skills, and techniques to offer high-quality aesthetic and restorative treatments to their patients.
During treatment planning, various factors are considered, including the patient’s oral health history, existing dental conditions, medical history, aesthetic concerns, financial considerations, and other relevant patient-specific factors.
The timeline to become a restorative dentist can vary based on individual circumstances, the level of expertise you aim to achieve, and the type of training programme you select. When you choose to study Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry, the entire diploma takes 12 months, and you can begin accepting patients as soon as you begin the course.
Applicants should have proficiency equivalent to IELTS Level 7 or equivalent.
Students are encouraged to treat patients in their clinic/office during the course. Mentoring and preparation for clinical cases will be provided by course tutors online through the case support feature of the VLE.
Yes, you can, but with the LDi, you can also study postgraduate dentistry courses online without needing to travel to the UK. Although we hold in-person sessions in London, participation is optional and not a requirement for the Diploma course. Additional fees apply for this conference.
The main difference between the two lies in academic achievement and depth of study. A Diploma in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry is a postgraduate qualification that focuses on specific skills and techniques in restorative and aesthetic dentistry. On the other hand, an MSc in Restorative Dentistry is a more comprehensive programme that involves in-depth research, advanced clinical training, and a broader understanding of the subject.
An MSc in Restorative Dentistry would need to be undertaken as an in-person course and comes with additional costs and logistical challenges.
Our programme partners
The London Dental Institute is happy to invite select partners to the programme, who work collaboratively to ensure our students enjoy a world-class dental education.
Optional in-person training
The aesthetic and restorative course for the modern dentist.
For those that wish to join us in-person to learn directly from our world-leading faculty, we are proud to present a range of live events, including week long conferences, 1-3 day intensive workshops and more.
These sessions are designed to provide invaluable face-to-face experiences, further hand on training and community networking and social events but are not a requirement to complete the Diploma programme.
Experience the VLE
Virtual Learning environment
The Aesthetic and Restorative course is taught remotely in our ground-breaking Virtual Learning Environment.
Our VLE offers a dynamic community space for interaction, round-the-clock access to modules, and an extensive portal for case discussions, making it your gateway to flexible online learning.
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Study on the go
Access course content from anywhere and build relationships with dental professionals from around the world.
Free to download, our mobile app means you can take the LDi anywhere.
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Take your professional development further with a PG Dip. in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry
Learn more about a Diploma in Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry.
Download the prospectus for more information about our expert faculty and ground-breaking online training.
