Composite resins are among the most versatile materials in restorative dentistry, offering a balance of aesthetics, durability, and adaptability. Their effectiveness depends heavily on selecting the right type of composite for each situation, and this course provides guidance on how to make these decisions with confidence.
This course looks at the different types of composite resins, their properties, and how to select the most suitable material for specific clinical scenarios. Whether you are restoring a high-stress posterior cavity or creating a lifelike anterior restoration, this course will streamline your material selection process.
Choosing the right composite resin ensures better clinical outcomes, improved patient satisfaction, and efficient workflows in restorative dentistry.
This course covers:
An overview of composite resin types, such as microfilled, hybrid, nanofilled, flowable, and bulk-fill composites.
Key decision-making factors, including aesthetics, strength, handling, and safety.
Combining composites to maximise durability and appearance.
Emerging trends like bioactive and BPA-free composites.
By completing this course, you will gain the knowledge needed to confidently select the best composite resin for any clinical situation, ensuring high-quality and durable restorations.
Member Feedback on Composites: Choosing The Right One
Very informative course with practical insights into composite selection.
Clear and concise explanations of composite types and their uses.
A well-structured module that simplifies complex decision-making processes.
Great examples of combining composites for different clinical scenarios.
Extremely useful for understanding modern trends in composite technology.
Your Professional Development Plan: Regulatory authorities recommend that CPD/CE is undertaken based on learning needs that you have identified and entered into your PDP. Some authorities may not accept your CPD as verifiable unless it has been identified in the PDP before you undertake it.
Here is an example, using the GDC's recommended format, for a PDP entry for this course.
PDP Learning or Maintenance need
Comprehensive understanding of composite resin types and their clinical applications.
How does this relate to my field of practice?
This knowledge is essential for dental professionals to select appropriate materials for durable and aesthetic restorations.
Which GDC development outcome(s) does it link to?
C D
What benefit will this have to my work?
By deepening my understanding of composite resin selection, I can:
Improve the durability and quality of restorative work.
Ensure better aesthetic outcomes in anterior and posterior restorations.
Confidently combine materials to meet complex clinical demands.
Keep up-to-date with emerging trends and innovations.
Streamline workflows and enhance patient satisfaction.
How will I meet this learning or maintenance need?
I plan to achieve this by completing the 'Composites: Choosing The Right One' module on Dentaljuce, focusing on material science, selection strategies, and case-based applications.
When will I complete this by?
2025
PDP Learning or Maintenance need
Effective selection of composite resins for restorative dentistry.
How does this relate to my field of practice?
Very important for high-quality, durable restorations.
Which GDC development outcome(s) does it link to?
C D
What benefit will this have to my work?
Enhanced knowledge of composite types and their clinical applications.
How will I meet this learning or maintenance need?
Complete 'Composites: Choosing The Right One' course and apply learned selection principles in practice.
When will I complete this by?
2025
Composites: Choosing The Right One
This online learning course has clear and concise aims, objectives and anticipated outcomes, listed below. These will appear on the Dentaljuce Enhanced CPD Certificate, along with the time spent, dates, and detailed topics you studied within the module. Certificates can be printed at any time, covering any range of dates. Dentaljuce CPD complies with the UK GDC's requirements for enhanced verifiable continuing professional development.
Aim:
The aim of the learning and teaching materials in this Dentaljuce module is to enable learners to develop their professional knowledge and competence in selecting composite resins for various clinical scenarios, in line with their identified personal learning requirements.
Objective:
to update members of the dental team with current best practices in selecting and combining composite resins.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
The learner will:
Recognise the importance of composite resin selection in dental practice.
Know the properties and uses of various composite resin types.
Understand how to optimise restorations by combining different composites.
Keep up-to-date with advancements in composite technology, including bioactive and BPA-free materials.
Through achieving these outcomes, provide an improved level of service to their patients.
GDC Outcomes: C,D
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Aim
The aim of the learning and teaching materials in this Dentaljuce module is to enable learners to develop their professional knowledge, understanding, and competence in selecting composite resins for various clinical scenarios, in line with their identified personal learning requirements.
Course objective
To update members of the dental team with current best practices in selecting and combining composite resins.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
Recognise the importance of composite resin selection in dental practice.
Know the properties and uses of various composite resin types.
Understand how to optimise restorations by combining different composites.
Keep up-to-date with advancements in composite technology, including bioactive and BPA-free materials.
Through achieving these outcomes, provide an improved level of service to their patients.
GDC Development Outcomes
This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC Development Outcome(s): C, D.
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