Anterior Masterclass

  • Learn the technical workflows to deliver the art.

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The Anterior Masterclass Premise:

We are proud to introduce the Anterior Masterclass to our curriculum, led by one of the industry's most meticulous clinicians, Dr. Edward Li. Ed is a true master of his craft, possessing a rare gift for balancing complex colour theory, material selection, and the critical orthodontic-restorative interface.

With a clinical base in Central London, Ed treats some of the world’s most discerning patients, subtly elevating smiles through precise, minimally invasive techniques. His obsession with detail and his ability to develop repeatable, high-level protocols make him uniquely suited to lead this intensive educational experience.

This three-day programme is designed to guide clinicians through a complete, evidence-based anterior workflow—from the first consultation to the final high-lustre polish. Participants will develop the technical workflows required to deliver true dental art.

A Three-Stage Clinical Journey:

  • Day 1: Visualise – Master the foundations of colour theory and anterior morphology. Learn to transition from 2D smile design (using Eddtr) to 3D digital wax-up pathways and hands-on chair-side mock-ups.

  • Day 2: Layer – Dive deep into direct composite artistry. Practice techniques ranging from monoshade applications to complex Class IV micro-layering, masking dark substrates, and advanced polishing sequences.

  • Day 3: Bond – Navigate the indirect porcelain workflow with confidence. Master preparation design, lithium disilicate selection, and the nuances of adhesive cementation for cases ranging from 2 to 10 veneers.

By the end of this programme, you will possess a clear, repeatable framework for approaching any anterior case with clinical confidence and aesthetic predictability

Practical Exercises Covered

  • Direct 5-min mock-ups, Smile trials from printed model, 2D smile design with Eddtr.

  • Monoshade, Micro-layering, Classical layering, Full sculpting & polishing sequence.

  • Prep, temporise and bonding 2–2 veneers, Full clean-up sequence.

Suitable for all Dentists. Verifiable CPD, meets GDC development outcome C. Quality assured by Incidental Training LTD.

  • DAY 1

    Planning, case selection & foundations

    Colour theory — how light behaves through tooth and material, and why it matters for every material you'll ever bond

    Anterior morphology — train the eye to see what impacts the smile design and case selection

    New patient consultations, case selection and treatment planning

    Smile design starting from chair-side mock-ups, to basic 2D smile design with Eddtr (Dental Photo Editor) to 3D digital wax-up pathways for printed models and in-person smile trials

    Ortho-to-restorative interface, focusing on the outcomes in anterior guidance that matter for your restorative phase

  • DAY 2

    Direct composite artistry

    Colour recap applied to composites, with system familiarity across brands

    Laser gingivectomy: what it can achieve, how it's done

    Then the core: anterior direct composites from monoshade through micro-layering to full Class IV build-ups

    Masking dark substrates

    Technique selection: freehand, shell, or full transfer

    Sculpting, refining & polishing to create natural forms and high lustre results with visual breathing room

  • DAY 3

    Indirect / porcelain workflow

    Colour recap applied to lithium disilicate, with LT, MT, HT decision-making

    Preparation design with the ethos of creating just enough space

    Temporisation, cementation, controlled clean-up

    How to communicate with your ceramist: photography, monolithic with stains/effects vs. layered ceramic restorations and managing expectations

    Scaling from 2 to 10 veneers with confidence

    Workflow recap & aftercare

Full Course Aims and Learning Outcomes
Verifiable CPD Quality Assurance Policy