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One-Day Practical Course • Dundee

Predictable Posterior Composites

A practical restorative dentistry course designed to help clinicians create high-quality, predictable posterior composite restorations with greater confidence and efficiency.

Covering contemporary materials, sectional matrix systems, bulk-fill composites and simplified techniques for anatomical posterior restorations, this one-day course gives you practical skills you can apply immediately in general practice.

Course Details

Simplify your technique and improve your posterior composite results.

Date
15th October 2026
Venue
Wrights Dental, Dundee
Course Fee
£695 including VAT
Speaker
Gordon Penman
Why This Course?

Better posterior composites start with better systems.

Posterior composite restorations are a routine part of everyday general practice, but they can still be clinically demanding.

From achieving reliable contacts to reducing finishing time, this course focuses on simple, contemporary techniques that help you work more predictably, efficiently and confidently.

Common challenges this course will help address:

 
Unpredictable contact points
 
Difficulty with matrix placement
 
Time-consuming finishing and adjustment
 
Inconsistent anatomy and contouring
 
Uncertainty around material selection
 
 
Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn on the course

Practical techniques designed to help you produce more predictable, efficient and anatomically accurate posterior composite restorations.

Assess Predictability

Understand when direct posterior composite restorations are predictable and when alternative treatment options may be more appropriate.

Master Sectional Matrices

Learn how sectional matrix systems can improve contacts, emergence profiles and overall restorative outcomes.

Use Bulk-Fill Composites Effectively

Understand when and how modern bulk-fill materials can simplify restorative procedures and improve efficiency.

Create Better Anatomy

Use simplified techniques to create anatomically accurate posterior restorations with confidence.

Reduce Finishing Time

Develop workflows that minimise adjustment and finishing while maintaining high clinical standards.

Apply Skills Immediately

Take away practical techniques and workflows that can be implemented in practice the very next day.

 
Gordon Penman
Meet Your Speaker

Learn From Gordon Penman

BDS (Hons), MSc, MJDF RCS (Eng)

Gordon qualified with honours from the University of Edinburgh in 1986 and has spent almost four decades working in general dental practice in Fife. Having worked in both NHS and private dentistry, he brings extensive real-world restorative experience to every course he teaches.

Alongside clinical practice, Gordon serves as Dental Practice Advisor to Fife Health Board, where he leads the practice inspection programme. He also provides expert witness reports for both civil cases and the General Dental Council.

As a member of the Dentsply Sirona Restorative Key Opinion Leader Group, Gordon regularly lectures on restorative dentistry topics including posterior composites, restorative assessment, treatment planning and simplified aesthetic composite techniques.

Known for his practical and evidence-based approach, Gordon focuses on techniques that can be implemented immediately in everyday practice to improve efficiency, predictability and clinical outcomes.

40 Years in General Practice
Dental Practice Advisor
Restorative Dentistry Lecturer
MSc in Primary Dental Care
What The Day Looks Like

A practical day focused on improving your posterior composite workflow

The course combines theory, discussion, demonstration and hands-on practical training to help you build confidence with predictable posterior composite restorations.

Part One

Theory, materials and decision-making

The first part of the day focuses on the theory that underpins contemporary posterior composite techniques and materials.

 
Assessing when direct posterior composites are predictable
 
Understanding contemporary material choices
 
Using sectional matrix systems effectively
 
Knowing when bulk-fill composites can simplify placement
 
Part Two

Hands-on practical session

The second part of the day takes place in the clinical skills room, with demonstrations, practical exercises and the opportunity to discuss your own work.

 
Practical demonstrations from Gordon
 
Posterior composite placement exercises
 
Simplified anatomical build-up techniques
 
Discussion, questions and clinical troubleshooting
Who Should Attend?

Designed for dentists who want more predictable restorative outcomes

Whether you're recently qualified or have years of clinical experience, this course focuses on practical techniques that can improve confidence, efficiency and restorative quality.

Recently Qualified Dentists

Build confidence with contemporary posterior composite techniques and establish strong restorative foundations early in your career.

General Dental Practitioners

Refine your workflow, improve predictability and learn practical techniques that can be implemented immediately.

Experienced Clinicians

Update your understanding of contemporary materials, sectional matrix systems and simplified restorative techniques.

Why Choose Us?

Learn with one of the UK's most established postgraduate dental educators

For more than 15 years, The Campbell Academy has helped dentists develop practical clinical skills through high-quality postgraduate education delivered by experienced clinicians.

Practical Learning

Every course is designed around techniques and workflows that can be implemented immediately in daily practice.

Experienced Faculty

Learn from respected clinicians who combine teaching experience with active clinical practice.

Small Group Environment

Ask questions, discuss cases and benefit from direct interaction with faculty throughout the day.

Hands-On Training

Combine theory with practical exercises designed to improve confidence and clinical performance.

Venue

Delivered at Wrights Dental, Dundee

This one-day practical course will be delivered in Dundee, giving clinicians the opportunity to learn in a professional, hands-on environment.

The practical element of the course will take place in the clinical skills room, with demonstrations, discussion and hands-on exercises throughout the day.

Course Location

Venue
Wrights Dental, Dundee
Format
Lecture, demonstration and hands-on practical training
Speaker
Gordon Penman
Course Fee

Reserve your place on Predictable Posterior Composites

A practical one-day course designed to improve your confidence, predictability and efficiency with posterior composite restorations.

 
One-Day Practical Course

£695 including VAT

Theory Session
Materials, techniques and predictability
Hands-On Training
Practical clinical skills room session
Expert Teaching
Learn directly from Gordon Penman
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Ready to make your posterior composites more predictable?

Join Gordon Penman for a practical one-day course focused on improving your technique, confidence and clinical outcomes with posterior composite restorations.