ADAPT | THE YEAR COURSE

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry | Belfast | 2027–2028

12 months. 12 hands-on days. One complete approach to restorative dentistry.

ADAPT is a comprehensive, year-long programme designed for dentists who want to develop their clinical skills, improve their confidence and approach restorative and aesthetic dentistry with greater clarity and consistency.

From comprehensive assessment and smile design through to anterior & posterior composites, ceramic restorations, clear aligners, occlusion and tooth wear, ADAPT brings together the skills, techniques and clinical decision-making needed to deliver high-quality, predictable dentistry.

Rather than a series of standalone courses, ADAPT is one connected programme, with each month building on the last and providing practical skills you can introduce directly into your everyday clinical work.

SECURE YOUR PLACE – £1,500

Founding cohort places are limited. Booking is open now.

BELFAST | APRIL 2027 – MARCH 2028

  • 12 hands-on Fridays across 12 months

  • Small-group learning, with just 12 founding cohort places

  • Supporting online learning and practical resources

  • 84 hours of face-to-face CPD

  • Course investment: £8,500

  • Secure your place with an initial £1,500 deposit

SECURE YOUR PLACE – £1,500

Founding cohort places are limited. Booking is open now.

WHY ADAPT?

More confidence. Better planning. More predictable results.

Great restorative dentistry involves much more than the ability to carry out individual procedures.

It requires confident diagnosis, clear communication, sound treatment planning and the ability to select and deliver the most appropriate treatment for each patient.

ADAPT has been designed to bring these skills together, helping you to:

  • Develop greater clinical confidence when assessing patients, discussing treatment options and making restorative decisions.

  • Improve your technical skills across direct composite, adhesive dentistry, ceramic restorations and tooth wear management.

  • Plan more effectively, using a structured approach to restorative, aesthetic and multidisciplinary cases.

  • Apply what you learn in practice, with hands-on experience, clinical workflows and time between sessions to develop your skills.

The aim is simple: to help you become a more confident, capable and well-rounded restorative dentist.

HOW ADAPT WORKS

Learn. Practise. Apply. Develop.

PREPARE

Access relevant online theory, demonstrations and supporting resources before selected course days, allowing us to dedicate more of our face-to-face time to practical learning.

PRACTISE

Meet for one Friday each month in Belfast. Every day combines focused clinical teaching, demonstrations and hands-on exercises in a small-group setting.

APPLY

Take the techniques and workflows you have learned back into your own practice. The time between sessions allows you to consolidate your knowledge and gain clinical experience.

REFLECT

Return each month with questions, cases and challenges. Develop your decision-making through discussion, reflection and continued support.

THE 12-DAY PROGRAMME

A complete year of restorative and aesthetic dentistry

ASSESSMENT, RECORDS & SMILE PLANNING

April – June 2027

Day 1 – 23 April: Comprehensive Assessment, Diagnosis, Risk & Treatment Planning

Day 2 – 21 May: The Aesthetic Consultation: Photography, Shade & Whitening

Day 3 – 18 June: Smile Design: Visualisation, Wax-Ups & Mock-Ups

Build a more structured approach to patient consultations, clinical records, aesthetic evaluation and treatment planning.

DIRECT RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY

July – September 2027

Day 4 – 23 July: Posterior Composite: Adhesion, Isolation & Class II Restorations

Day 5 – 20 August: Anterior Composite Foundations: Class IV Restorations & Edge Bonding

Day 6 – 24 September: Advanced Anterior Composite: Veneers, Spaces & Difficult Colour

Develop your adhesive and restorative techniques, progressing from predictable posterior restorations to more complex anterior composite cases.

INDIRECT & CERAMIC RESTORATIONS

October – December 2027

Day 7 – 15 October: Conservative Posterior Indirects: Onlays, Overlays & Crowns

Day 8 – 19 November: Ceramic Veneers & Crowns I: Planning, Preparation & Provisionalisation

Day 9 – 17 December: Ceramic Veneers & Crowns II: Laboratory Communication, Try-In & Cementation

Develop a complete workflow for conservative indirect dentistry, with dedicated hands-on training in ceramic veneers, crowns, preparations, provisionals and adhesive cementation.

SPACE, FUNCTION & INTEGRATION

January – March 2028

Day 10 – 21 January: Restorative Orthodontics: Clear Aligners & Space Management

Day 11 – 25 February: Occlusion & Tooth Wear in Practice

Day 12 – 24 March: Integrated Restorative Care: Complex Planning, Failures & Maintenance

Bring together the skills developed throughout the year, with an emphasis on functional planning, space management, tooth wear and integrated restorative treatment.

VIEW THE FULL ADAPT COURSE BROCHURE

Download the brochure for a detailed breakdown of the theory, practical exercises and learning objectives for each course day.

WHO IS ADAPT FOR?

ADAPT is suitable for general dentists at different stages of their careers, from recently qualified clinicians looking to establish strong restorative foundations to experienced dentists wanting to refine their techniques and standardise their workflows.

It is particularly relevant to those looking to develop their aesthetic and restorative skills, expand the range of care they confidently provide, or transition towards more comprehensive private dentistry.

Above all, ADAPT is for dentists who value conservative treatment, careful planning and continued clinical development.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Your investment in the ADAPT Year Course includes:

  • 12 full days of face-to-face teaching and practical training

  • Online theory and clinical demonstrations for selected modules

  • Course manuals, protocols, checklists and practical guides

  • Access to a private community for case discussion and peer support

  • 84 hours of face-to-face CPD, with additional online CPD available

  • Certificate of completion

  • Catering and refreshments on course days

COURSE INVESTMENT & PAYMENT OPTIONS

The ADAPT Year Course: £8,500

We appreciate that committing to a year-long programme is a significant investment, both financially and in terms of your time.

To make this more manageable, delegates can choose how to pay their course fees.

OPTION 1 | PAY IN FULL – SAVE 5%

Total investment: £8,075

Saving: £425

Secure your place with the initial £1,500 deposit. You will then receive the option to pay your remaining balance of £6,575 in full, receiving the 5% discount on the total course fee.

OPTION 2 | MONTHLY INSTALMENTS

Total investment: £8,500

Initial booking deposit: £1,500

Followed by 5 monthly instalments of £1,400.

There is no additional charge for using the instalment plan.

Your first instalment will be scheduled approximately one month after booking, with payment details confirmed following registration.

Ready to join us?

The first ADAPT cohort is limited to just 12 dentists to maintain a small-group, practical learning environment.

SECURE YOUR PLACE – £1,500 DEPOSIT

Please review the booking and cancellation terms before paying your deposit.

IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION

Dates: Friday 23 April 2027 to Friday 24 March 2028. One Friday per month, approximately 9am–5pm.

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland. The venues are being finalised, with the Grand Central Hotel and Marlborough Clinic provisionally planned. Final arrangements will be confirmed before the programme begins.

Accommodation: Travel and accommodation are not included. We recommend booking flexible or refundable accommodation in Belfast until the venue arrangements are confirmed.

Attendance: ADAPT is designed as one connected 12-month programme, so delegates should aim to attend all course days.

Deposit and cancellations: The £1,500 booking deposit forms part of the course fee and is non-refundable if you choose to cancel, subject to applicable statutory rights and the complete booking terms. If cancellation occurs before the programme begins, payments made above the deposit are refundable under the brochure's stated terms. Once the programme has started, refunds cannot normally be offered.

Please review the full booking and cancellation policy before securing your place.

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