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Restorative & Esthetic Dentistry
Composite Bonding: The Ultimate Esthetics Course
Refine anterior composite restorations through deliberate layering, lifelike contours and a controlled polishing sequence.
With Dr. Corky Willhite
Course information
Bring form, shade and surface together.
A convincing anterior composite restoration depends on more than shade selection. Its outline, contact, internal effects and surface finish all contribute to how it blends with the surrounding teeth.
Follow Dr. Corky Willhite through recorded demonstrations covering Class III, IV and V restorations, diastema closure and masking a dark central incisor. The course moves from material selection and a structured placement sequence to fine surface detail and repair.
The DentalEDX curriculum contains 14 video lessons and the Ultimate Esthetics handout. Watch the demonstrations at your pace and revisit the steps most relevant to your restorative work.
Course duration9h 22m
Video curriculum14 lessons + handout
Teaching languageEnglish instruction
Subtitle supportMultilingual options
Streaming qualityFull HD video
Course accessLifetime access
CertificateIncluded after completion
Who this course is for
For dentists developing their anterior composite skills.
Develop the details that help direct resin restorations blend with the natural dentition.
Esthetic practitioners
Explore the interplay of opacity, translucency, anatomy and surface effects.
Dentists refining direct techniques
Revisit demonstrations of Class IV build-ups, diastema closure and shade alteration.
Anterior esthetics
Small details change the whole restoration.
Contour and light reflection matter alongside the selected shade.
The demonstrations connect internal layering with external anatomy. Follow how palatal support, line angles and texture are developed as separate steps rather than leaving every adjustment to the final polish.
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Build the internal character. Refine the external form.
What you’ll learn
From the first increment to the final polish.
01
Organize composite placement
Review material behavior and the 13-step sequence before progressing to restorative exercises.
02
Build the palatal foundation
Follow template-supported Class IV placement and the initial lingual build-up.
03
Shape contacts and contours
Study the mylar pull, line angles, primary form and secondary anatomy.
04
Control internal effects
Explore tints, opaquers and translucency in larger anterior restorations and dark-tooth exercises.
05
Refine margins and surfaces
Review bubble prevention, margin blending and a sequential polishing approach.
06
Maintain and repair
Recognize defects, examine repair options and revisit occlusal considerations.
See the detail behind direct composite work.Course examples
See the detail behind direct composite work.
Examine anterior composite restorations with Dr. Willhite, connecting material placement with tooth form, surface texture and final polish. Revisit the demonstrations to study each stage of the restoration.
- Palatal templates
- Contact and line-angle control
- Opacity and translucency
- Surface texture and polish
Course curriculum
Fourteen demonstrations. One structured progression.
Explore each lesson and its runtime. A downloadable handout accompanies the videos.
Videos and course resource14 lessons + handout
- Composite resin and layering fundamentals
- Material selection and the 13-step restorative sequence
- Class IV: palatal template and lingual build-up
- Mylar pull, primary contours and polishing
- Class IV: contacts and finishing
- Secondary anatomy and a diastema-closure template
- Restorative preparation and incisal translucency
- Inner sculpting, Class III and IV review, and line angles
- Large Class IV lateral-incisor exercise
- Margin blending, bubble prevention, tinting and polish
- Class V restorations, repairs, maintenance and occlusion
- Dark central incisor: a simplified layering exercise
- Shade alteration, opaquers and defect repair
- Advanced surface effects and patient communication
- Ultimate Esthetics handout
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Restorative & Esthetic DentistryYour instructor
Dr. Corky Willhite
Cosmetic dentist and composite resin educator
Dr. Corky Willhite teaches at the Center for Esthetic Excellence in Chicago and practices cosmetic dentistry at The Smile Design Center near New Orleans. An Accredited Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, he has served as an accreditation examiner. His teaching focuses on direct composite techniques, esthetic detail and practical restorative skills.
Your learning experience
Study the sequence. Revisit the details.
Recorded instruction and a supporting handout, available around your practice schedule.
Follow each demonstration
Progress from material fundamentals to larger restorations and advanced surface effects.
Keep a study reference
Download the included Ultimate Esthetics handout from your membership area.
Review at your pace
Return to individual techniques without a completion deadline.
Learn where it suits you
Open the course on desktop, tablet or mobile.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions
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Yes. Course videos and included learning materials can be downloaded for offline review.
Is there a time limit to complete the course?+
No. Your purchase includes lifetime access, so you can learn at your own pace and revisit the course.
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Yes. A certificate of completion is provided after you complete the course requirements.
Why are your prices more affordable?+
DentalEDX uses a digital-first learning model that reduces traditional education and distribution costs, making clinical education more accessible worldwide.
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Refine anterior composite restorations through deliberate layering, lifelike contours and a controlled polishing sequence.
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