Composite Veneer Masterclass, Two-Day Hands-On Masterclass | EDA
Two-day hands-on masterclass · CVM

Composite veneers, made predictable.

Freehand layering, morphology, finishing and polishing, distilled into a repeatable system you can run on the cases walking through your door on Monday. Two days, fully hands-on, taught by clinicians who place these every week.

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From $2,800 · 2 days · small cohort · 16 hours CPD
You know EDA · here's your next cohort

Small cohorts. The early dates fill first.

You've seen the work. CVM is the full freehand composite system, monoshade to layered, taught by clinicians who place these every week. Sydney and Melbourne in 2026, capped tight, and full refund up to 30 days out, so you can book now and decide later.

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● Sydney Sold out ● Melbourne 3 Oct
↳ Small-group, hands-on
2 days
Fully hands-on
Monoshade → layered
The full technique span
2
Cities · 2026
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Avg. cohort rating
Is this you?

You can do the dentistry. The predictability is what's missing.

  • ✓
    You're placing composite already, but every veneer feels freehanded from scratch, no system you trust shade to polish.
  • ✓
    Your layering looks flat or opaque, the morphology is inconsistent, and the polish never quite holds its gloss.
  • ✓
    You want to add a high-margin, same-day aesthetic service your patients actually ask for, and say yes to.
  • ✓
    You've done lecture-only courses and left with slides, not skills your hands actually know.
What you'll walk away with

Ten things you'll be able to do on Monday.

Not theory for theory's sake. Every module maps to a decision or a movement you'll make chairside.

01

Case selection & aesthetic risk

Identify suitable cases, manage aesthetic risk, and know when composite is the right call, and when it isn't.

02

Smile design, macro to nano

The macro→mini→micro→nano hierarchy that turns a subjective smile into an objective, repeatable plan.

03

Photography protocol

The 10-photo record and the three key smile-design shots, standardised so every case starts right.

04

Material science & shade

Composite systems, filler types, value over shade, and how to choose the right material for the result.

05

Adhesive protocol

Etch, bond and isolation done properly, the foundation that decides whether the veneer lasts.

06

Monochromatic technique

Predictable single-shade veneers from a palatal stent, the workhorse you'll use most.

07

Cut-back & tinting

Build the incisal halo, mamelons and translucency that read as natural, not flat.

08

Full polychromatic layering

Bilaminar dentine-and-enamel layering for maximum aesthetic demand, depth, value and characterisation.

09

Morphology & texture

Line angles, the three facial planes, secondary anatomy and surface texture that catches light correctly.

10

The EDA polishing protocol

A named, repeatable finishing sequence for a durable, high-gloss result every time.

The EDA composite workflow

One repeatable chairside sequence.

EDA teaches composite veneers as a fixed clinical sequence, the same order, every case, so you stop improvising and start building predictably from stent to polish.

i
Consult & Records
Plan
ii
Smile Design
Design
iii
Palatal Stent
Setup
iv
Monochromatic Layer
Build
v
Cut-back & Tint
Characterise
vi
Polychromatic Build
Layer
vii
The EDA Polish
Finish
The syllabus

Two days, monoshade to mastery.

Day one builds your foundation, case selection, smile design and the monochromatic technique. Day two pushes into full polychromatic layering, morphology and the EDA polishing protocol, all hands-on.

Day One

Foundations → Design → Core Technique

01
9:00 AM
Welcome & Composite Philosophy
Course objectives and where direct composite veneers fit in contemporary aesthetic practice. Consultation and record taking.
Morning
Case Selection & Smile Design
Identifying suitable cases, managing aesthetic risk, and translating smile design into a predictable 3D result.
Afternoon
Material Science & Monochromatic Technique
Contemporary composite systems and shade mapping, then hands-on monochromatic layering on typodonts.
Late PM
Micro Facial Layering, Introduction
Layering strategies for depth and translucency. Hands-on with individual faculty feedback.
Day Two

Layering → Morphology → Polish

02
Morning
Full Polychromatic Layering
Advanced layering for maximum aesthetic demand, optical integration, characterisation and depth. Cut-back, tinting and the incisal halo.
Late AM
Morphology, Texture & Characterisation
Anatomy, line angles, surface texture and transitions. Extensive typodont practice.
Afternoon
Finishing, Polishing & Efficiency
The structured EDA polishing sequence for durable, high-gloss results, and how to do it efficiently chairside.
Late PM
Case Review & Q&A
Case-based discussion, applied examples and open Q&A with the faculty.
What "hands-on" means here

You'll layer veneers by hand. Not watch someone else do it.

  • 1

    Monochromatic veneers on typodont

    Build a palatal-incisal framework from a stent, then layer predictable single-shade maxillary veneers.

  • 2

    Cut-back & tinting

    Create the incisal halo, mamelons and translucency with white, violet and pink-opaque tints.

  • 3

    Full polychromatic layering

    Bilaminar dentine-and-enamel layering for depth, value and natural optical integration.

  • 4

    Morphology & the EDA polish

    Define line angles and secondary anatomy, then finish to a durable high-gloss with the EDA polishing protocol.

Small cohorts, real feedback

You layer. They watch. They correct you in real time.

Every session is hands on, in a supervised small group. Educators are on the floor while you work, refining your technique case by case, not lecturing from the front.

Educator guiding an attendee through a composite layering step

Guided at the chair

Supervised layering · step by step
Small group of attendees working with an educator on the floor

Small groups

High educator ratio · direct feedback
Attendee layering composite under magnification with faculty guidance

Repeatable results

Systems based · case discussion
Your faculty

Taught by clinicians who place these every week.

Meet the educators →
Dr. Aodhan Docherty
Founder
Dr. Kamran Ashraf
Founder
Dr. Po Yang
Faculty
What's included

Everything you need for two days.

  • Two full days of hands-on instruction
  • All typodonts & consumables
  • Small-cohort faculty ratio
  • CVM course booklet & protocols
  • Lunch & refreshments both days
  • Certificate of attendance
  • CPD hours statement
  • Post-course faculty support

Course details

Format2 days · fully hands-on
ScheduleSat–Sun · 9:00am–5:00pm
Cohort sizeSmall group
Technique spanMonoshade → layered
CPD16 hours · certificate
From $2,800
per attendee · incl. materials
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Upcoming cohorts · 2026

Pick your city. Lock in your seat.

CVM runs in Sydney and Melbourne across 2026. Cohorts are kept small and the earlier dates fill first, booking goes through Eventbrite.

Sydney
Sat 26 & Sun 27 September 2026 · 9:00am start · 2 days
Sold out Sold out
Melbourne
Sat 3 & Sun 4 October 2026 · 9:00am start · 2 days · Le Méridien, Melbourne
Open Book seat
Frequently asked

Everything you might be wondering.

Who is CVM for?
General dentists who want a predictable, repeatable freehand composite veneer system. We assume clinical experience; we don't assume aesthetic experience. If your composite is hit-and-miss, this is built for you.
How hands-on is it, really?
Genuinely hands-on. You'll layer monochromatic veneers, practise cut-back and tinting, build full polychromatic layers, and finish with the EDA polishing protocol, all on typodonts with individual faculty feedback. You leave with skills your hands already know.
What's the cohort size?
Kept small, with multiple educators on the floor. That ratio is the point, you get direct feedback from clinicians who place these cases every week.
Is there CPD credit?
Yes. The course provides 16 hours of CPD. You'll receive a certificate of attendance detailing the CPD hours and learning outcomes.
How do I pay, and what's the refund policy?
Booking and payment go through Eventbrite. Cancellation policy: more than 30 days before the course date, a full refund. Within 30 days, a 50% refund. Within 15 days, no refund is available. This reflects the limited number of places and the resources required to deliver a high quality hands on experience.
Is there support after the course?
Yes. Every graduate gets ongoing faculty support for cases you're planning. The course is the start, not the end.
Your next cohort

Stop guessing on composite. Book a seat.

Two cities, small cohorts, and the earlier dates fill first. Pick your city and lock it in.

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