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Diploma in
Digital Restorative & Aesthetic
Dentistry

The Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry was set up to help dentists advance their day-to-day clinical practice using technology at the core of their provision. 
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Diploma in Digital Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry 
The Digital Dental Academy has grown into one of the world's largest community of digital dentistry dedicated to the professions of dentists, technicians and auxillaries, offering courses on a range of digital dentistry subjects, and it is pleased to deliver the UK’s first Digital Dentistry Level 7 Programme. 
The programme is aimed at the higher educational needs of General Dental Practitioners who intend to  expand on existing knowledge and skills to practice excellence in care with Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry.
Our Postgraduate Diploma programme will enable you to deliver Restorative and Aesthetic dentistry using DIGITAL technology. The Diploma course will equip you with the skills of an ‘enhanced’ practitioner.
This course is the ONLY course of its kind worldwide to offer this subject using the very latest technology throughout.
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Who is the programme for?

  • This programme is designed for dentists who are looking to enhance their clinical practice and skills, through a digital platform which offers continual access to support, advice and knowledge. 
  • The IDDA learning platform is arguably one of the most advanced learning platforms in the world. Our IDDA app provides you with access to the learning platform on any device and allows offline access so that you can engage and advance your knowledge anytime, anywhere. 
  • The Digital Restorative & Aesthetic Programme is suitable for dentists working in any type of practice. It caters for a wide range of general dentistry so that delegates can enhance their clinical skills whilst practicing dentistry at the cutting edge of technology.
THE IDDA - POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DIGITAL RESTORATIVE & AESTHETICS

A POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA... BUT DIGITAL

3D Printing. CAD/CAM. Finishing techniques. Digital workflows but covering a conventional Restorative postgraduate curriculum.

A digital masterclass on Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry. INCLUDES DSD Residency 1 with Christian Coachman worth over £3000. We cover what you'll need to be digital restorative master.

I was astonished by the scientifically based knowledge right from the start .I can't wait to see what is waiting for me ahead...The instructors are very helpful and deliver great tips !
Rafah hussain - student
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How will this programme benefit you?

The Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry aims to help add to, refine and strengthen clinical skills through the use of digital technology, thereby increasing predictability through use, whilst continuously refining patient communication and providing interactive consent processes. By developing using these technologies, delegates will increase their ability to recognise case complexity and assess patient outcomes. Through the renowned 24/7 support that the IDDA team provides, our lecturers and faculty will aid in your educational demand to allow you to apply these skills in practice, in all types of dental practice. 
Prof Adam Nulty
Prof Chris Lefkaditis
Prof Patrik Zachrisson
Prof Quintus Van Tonder
Dr. med. Jan Hajtó
Dr August de Oliveira
Dr Federica Antonellini
Milos Miladinov
Ralph Georg
Dr Sandy Limerick
Christian Coachman
Hugo Patrao
Prof Riaz Yar
Dr Shaam Shamsi
Eric Kukuca
Dr Hossam Dawa
Dr Wally Renne
Ray Rophie
Dr Martin Attariani
Dr David Veige

The IDDA Faculty

THIS DIPLOMA INCLUDES DSD RESIDENCY 1 ON DEMAND, WHERE YOU WILL:

✔ Get a total immersion in the DSD concepts
✔ Watch Christian Coachman and the DSD team present on cutting edge topics
✔ Network and connect in person with like-minded dentists from around the world
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Why are we different?

The Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry was set up to help dentists advance their day-to-day clinical practice using technology at the core of their provision. These technologies are tools and the programme is designed to not only enhance clinical skills through the use of this technology, but to help coach and train delegates to get the most out of the programme.
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A Course Built On Technology

#Digital Aesthetics | #Digital Restorative | #Minimially Invasive | #Medit Included | #Hands On Training

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MAXIMISE YOUR INVESTMENT
MAXIMISE THE USE OF THE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY THAT YOU HAVE INVESTED IN.
A SCANNER IS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE COURSE. IF YOU DONT HAVE ONE, WE CAN HELP THROUGH SCANCLUB.CO.UK
THIS COURSE WILL HELP YOU WITH A SMOOTH AND INTERACTIVE WORKFLOW WITH SOFTWARE THAT WILL ADAPT TO YOUR NEEDS THROUGHOUT THE COURSE USING APPS TO ACCOMPANY EACH OF THE CORE SUBJECTS.
In Person Hands On Study Included
The hands on study days will put the knowledge learning through online interactive content into practice. Students will be guided in the more complex practical sessions through advanced learning using high powered laptops. Students will have access to the very latest technology possible in our Digital Dentistry training facility in London. 
Optional Residency
Another option for each student is a work place residency at one of our advanced, award winning clinics. Students who sign up to this option will have a tutor at hand throughout the placement. Residency consists of one day/week placement at one of multiple clinic options throughout the UK. The duration is available from 1 - 6 months. Cost dependent on length of residency and availability is extremely limited.

Learners Maximum Per Cohort

Assignments

Hours

Days Hands On Training

Control your Course Options & Fees

Through this Diploma in Digital Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry, we will help you unlock your inner potential so you can excel in your professional field.

Paid Up Front

Includes;
dIPLOMA IN DIGITAL RESTORATIVE & AESTHETICS
ONLINE CONTENT
ONE DAY INTRO TO DIGITAL HANDS ON SESSION WITH IDDA
DSD RESIDENCY 1 ON DEMAND WITH CHRISTIAN COACHMAN

Pay Monthly

ALTERNATIVELY YOU CAN PAY £3000 UP FRONT AND PAY £185 MONTHLY FOR 36 MONTHS

0R

£275 PER MONTH FOR 36 MONTHS

DSD
RESIDENCY 1

A DEEP DIVE INTO DIGITAL THROUGH A MORE PERSONAL TRAINING EXPERIENCE.
ON DEMAND LEARNING WITH CHRISTIAN COACHMAN DELIVERING A MASTERCLASS IN DIGITAL DENTISTRY AND SMILE DESIGN TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENT AESTHETICS.

The Diploma Hands On:

When complete you will be equipped with skills of a Digital Restorative and Aesthetics practitioner.

You will attend an intro to digital study day with the IDDA and then an intense On Demand DSD Residency 1 for minimal time away from your practice and will cover the following;

* Fixed CAD/CAM Prosthodontics
* Aesthetic CAM milled and Direct Composite Placement using 3D Printed Stents
* Removable CAD Prosthodontics
* CAD Design & Restoration of implants
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How is the course delivered?

The full programme takes place at a flexible pace set by the student but is aimed to be completed between 18 months and 3 years.

  • Online Video
  • Reading materials 
  • Assessments
  • Hands On Sessions

Two Parts

The first part completes a focus on both delivering foundational theory on Digital Dentistry and hands-on teaching. Part 2 completes the Diploma qualification, concentrating more on the advanced techniques followed by a final examination.

Written assignments

In addition to learning through a range of study days, you will complete a set of reading material on the latest literature, followed by written assignments, allowing you to acquire the most up-to-date evidence for your practice.

Your Programme leads

Our programme is designed and run by multi award winning clinicians that have decades of cumulative CAD/CAM experience using evidence-based practice. The programme is set out to deliver the core principles and then advanced theory in a natural progression to enable you to immediately apply learning from the programme into your practice with confidence.
The course is led by Prof Adam Nulty and Prof Quintus Van Tonder who have over 40 years experience in dentistry and dental education.

prof Quintus van tonder

BCHD (STELL) PDD (AESTHETIC DENTISTRY)

Prof Adam Nulty

BCHD MJDF RCS ENG PGCERT MSC (DIST.) MACADMED PGDIP (DIGDENT)

Christian Coachman

Dentist & Lab Technician, Founder of DSD
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Interactive Learning

You can follow the online portion of the courses through our interactive App. This means you can now catch up with your learning, watch tutorials, further your CPD goals etc whenever, wherever…
On the plane? No problem! Download in advance and watch on the go.
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Course Outline

You will be awarded Enhanced CPD as a result of realising each module and topic with individual learning outcomes.

Required materials and equipment;
Intraoral Scanner

Laptop with Minimum Spec;
- 32gb Ram
- Geforce 3070+

3D printer 
- preference Desktop Health or Ackuretta

ExoCAD

Module 1 - Digital Restorative Principles

- Principles of Aesthetic Restorations
- Golden Proportions and Tooth Size Ratios - is it important?
- Minimally invasive Dentistry
- The digital patient journey explained
- Treatment approach - Rehabilitation versus Conformative 
- Digital Occlusion Principles and Technology 

Module 4 - Aesthetic CAD Design

- The Art in anterior CAD Form
- The Art in posterior CAD Form
- Designing Multiple Anterior Restorations in Cerec/Inlab
- Designing Multiple Posterior Restorations in Cerec/Inlab
- Designing Multiple Anterior Restorations in ExoCAD
- Designing Multiple Posterior Restorations in ExoCAD
- Copying the digital mockup, direct or indirect

Module 2 - Digital Planning, Mock-ups and Consent

- Visagism and patient perception
- Emotion in Aesthetic Dentistry
- Aesthetic Photography, Equipment & Special shots
- The importance of orthodontic prealignment
- Digital Mock-up Model Design & Direct 3D Printed Mock-ups in ExoCAD
- 3D Printed Mockup materials and workflow 
- An Introduction to Dynamic Occlusion and its importance in rehabilitation 
- Virtual Dynamic Occlusion 
- Digital Online Comprehensive Interactive Consent Forms 

Module 5 - CAM Manufacture & 3D Printing using Digital Aesthetic Materials

- Aesthetic CAM Materials & Science
- Permanent 3D printed materials & Science
- Which materials for what indication?
- What digital CAM equipment in house?
- Communicating aesthetic design to the laboratory
- Custom implant abutment options versus in house ti base design. 

Module 3 - Preparation Considerations, Temporisation & Digital Aesthetic Materials

- Preparation specifications compatible with digital CAD/CAM equipment
- Preparation considerations for minimally invasive dentistry 
- 3D Printed temporisation to control gingival emergence profiles & gum contour
- Digitally planned Anterior Composite Work
- Digitally planned Posterior Composite Work
- Incorporating Implant work into Restorative planning & the Emergence Profile
- Digitally guided Endodontics

Module 6 - Fine finishing, Surface Texture & Aesthetic Staining & Glazing

- Finishing, staining and glazing of CAD and 3D printed composite
- Finishing lithium (di)silicate materials
- Finishing zirconia materials
- Aesthetic infiltration of zirconia
- Staining and glazing of lithium (di)silicates
- Pre placement handling, bond and adhesion for aesthetic materials
- The final photography, videography and practice promotion. 
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CONTINUING EDUCATION

The International Digital Dental Academy is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the Academy of General Dentistry Program Approval for Continuing Education (AGD PACE).

The International Digital Dental Academy designates this activity for 120 hours of continuing education credit.

The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement.
AGD Provider ID # 416273
+442079358811
www.digitaldentalacademy.ac.uk
Nationally Approved From 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023
We will help you unlock your inner potential so you can excel in your professional field.
Welcome to the future of dentistry

Diploma in Digital Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Highlights

  • 12 Modules
  • Diploma in Digital Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry
  • Interactive Video Tutorials
  • Quizzes to test your knowledge
  • Medit i600 Optionally Included

Learn by Example

We have included numerous examples in this course. But, we also believe in leading by example.

All four of our Professors are committed to assisting you with your Digital Dental journey.

We are leaders in the field and we look forward to answering your questions and helping you obtain your Diploma in Digital Dentistry.

Learn What's Important

The programme is aimed at the higher educational needs of General Dental Practitioners who intend to introduce digital dentistry as a treatment modality into their practices or to expand on existing knowledge and skills.

Our Postgraduate Diploma programme will enable you to deliver Restorative and Aesthetic dentistry using DIGITAL technology. The Diploma course will equip you with the skills of an ‘enhanced’ practitioner.

Frequently asked questions

Why should I join the Course?

The Digital Dental Academy has grown into one of the worlds largest communities of digital dentistry dedicated to the professions of dentists, dental technicians and auxillaries, offering courses on a range of digital dentistry subjects, and it is pleased to deliver the UK’s first Level 7 Digital Dentistry Programme. 

The programme is aimed at the higher educational needs of General Dental Practitioners who intend to introduce digital dentistry as a treatment modality into their practices or to expand on existing knowledge and skills. It also instils the core skills essential for the professional practice of dentistry using new technologies and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Our objective is to provide our students with the core knowledge and clinical skills essential for the delivery of competent, high quality dental care in accordance with GDC recognised guidelines. Additionally, the Academy promotes an understanding of the different requirements essential to the provision of ethical, predictable and evidence based preventative, orthodontic, restorative and cosmetic dentistry.

What are the course aims?

The overall aim is to deliver sound teaching in the theory and safe practice of modern dentistry using cutting edge tools such as intra oral scanners, 3D Printers, Milling machines and Software aids. It aims to produce competent and reflective practitioners as well as encouraging opportunities for research and further postgraduate development. The programme aims to:

  • Provide unbiased teaching in the theory and practice of dentistry using digital tools and technologies.
  • Create opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • Contribute to the research base of digital dentistry and to encourage research amongst practitioners.
  • Promote digital dentistry as a safe and practical method of treating patients.
  • Produce safe, competent and reflective practitioners.
  • Appraise levels of competency.

Is a Digital Intra Oral Scanner really included?

On the first day of hands on training, each delegate will be provided with an Intra Oral Scanner that is theirs to keep.
The Medit i600 is an excellent scanner that can provide delegates with a smooth and interactive workflow with software that will adapt to their needs throughout the course using apps to accompany each of the core subjects.

Course Structure

COURSE CONTENTS
Diploma in Digital restorative & aesthetic Dentistry
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Patrick Jones - Course author

Adam Nulty

Adam is the Principal Dentist and owner of Dentist On The Rock in Bury, close to Manchester UK. He is a Cosmetic & Digital Dentist at Digital Smile Studio on Harley Street, London and one of the Executive Board members of The IDDA.
Patrick Jones - Course author
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Patrick Jones - Course author

Patrik Zachrisson

Patrik is the Principal Dentist and owner of The Wensleydale Dental Practice in George St, Huntingdon, close to Cambridge UK. He is a Cosmetic & Digital Dentist at Digital Smile Studio on Harley Street, London and one of the Executive Board members of The IDDA.
Patrick Jones - Course author
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Patrick Jones - Course author

Chris Lefkaditis

Chris is the Clinical Director, Principal Dental Surgeon and owner of Hellesdon Dental Care in Norwich. He is a Cosmetic & Digital Dentist at Digital Smile Studio on Harley Street, London and one of the Executive Board members of The IDDA.
Patrick Jones - Course author
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Patrick Jones - Course author

Quintus Van Tonder 

Quintus is the Principal Dentist and owner of Zandielle Clinic and Church Street Dental Practice in Attleborough, UK. He is a Cosmetic & Digital Dentist at Digital Smile Studio on Harley Street, London and one of the Executive Board members of The IDDA.
Patrick Jones - Course author
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