Diploma in Private & Restorative Dentistry: Evolve Programme

EduQual Level 7 Diploma | Delivered by Private Dental Mentor

A comprehensive pathway into private dentistry.

The Diploma in Private & Restorative Dentistry: Evolve Programme is a postgraduate clinical, business and mentorship programme designed for dentists who want to develop the skills, confidence and support needed to thrive in private practice.

Combining face-to-face clinical education, ongoing mentorship, practical assignments and real-life case implementation, the programme supports you in developing not only your clinical dentistry, but also your treatment planning, communication and understanding of successful private practice.

Programme at a Glance

Qualification: Diploma in Private & Restorative Dentistry: Evolve Programme – EduQual Level 7

Learning Hours: Approximately 1,400 guided learning hours

Face-to-Face Teaching: 16 clinical & business modules

Mentorship: Bi-weekly online mentorship sessions

Learning Approach: Clinical teaching, assignments, mentorship and real-life case integration

Accreditation: CPD Accredited & EduQual Accredited Level 7 Diploma

Core Focus: Clinical excellence, comprehensive treatment planning, patient communication and private practice success

Your Evolve Journey

Throughout the programme, you’ll continue working within your own practice while applying what you learn to real patients and real clinical situations.

Your learning journey includes:

• 16 face-to-face clinical and business modules at Private Dental Mentor HQ in Somerset
• Bi-weekly online mentorship with Programme Director Dr Ahmad Nounu
• Practical assignments and reflective learning
• Real-world case implementation within your own clinical practice
• Comprehensive course materials and resources
• Ongoing clinical and business support
• Access to leading clinicians, educators and industry experts
• Peer learning, networking and cohort collaboration

The aim is to create an immersive learning experience where your development continues between teaching days – not just when you’re in the classroom.

Who Is the Programme For?

Evolve is designed for ambitious, growth-minded dentists who want to:

• Transition confidently into private dentistry
• Develop stronger restorative and cosmetic dentistry skills
• Increase confidence in comprehensive treatment planning
• Improve patient communication and treatment acceptance
• Deliver more complex and higher-value treatment
• Apply their learning immediately within everyday practice
• Develop a sustainable, profitable and fulfilling career in private dentistry
• Become confident, highly sought-after private practitioners

The programme is open to dentists at different stages of their professional journey who share a desire to progress clinically and professionally.

Why We Created Evolve

Building a successful career in private dentistry involves far more than learning individual clinical techniques.

It requires the confidence to assess a patient comprehensively, create appropriate treatment plans, communicate those plans effectively and consistently deliver excellent clinical care.

Having navigated that journey ourselves, we understand the challenges, uncertainty and costly mistakes that can arise along the way.

That’s why we created Evolve.

Rather than learning in isolation, you’ll have a structured pathway combining clinical education, business development and ongoing mentorship – with support to implement what you learn in your own practice.

The Learning Experience

Throughout your Evolve journey, you’ll benefit from:

• 16 face-to-face clinical & business modules
• Bi-weekly live online mentorship
• Ongoing support and guidance
• Hands-on clinical education
• Private practice and business development
• Practical assignments and reflective learning
• Real-life case integration
• Peer networking and cohort collaboration
• Access to experienced clinicians and industry experts

This combination of structured education, mentorship and real-world implementation is designed to help you continually build your confidence and capabilities throughout the programme.

Your Investment

Standard Programme Investment: £10,795

To secure your place:

Deposit: £995

Your £995 deposit also includes your place on our two-day Level-Up short course.

The remaining £9,800 can then be spread across:

10 monthly instalments of £980

This allows you to spread your investment while progressing through the programme.

Total programme investment: £10,795

What’s Included

Your programme investment includes:

• EduQual Level 7 Diploma programme
• 16 face-to-face clinical & business modules
• Bi-weekly online mentorship
• Practical assignments and reflective learning
• Ongoing clinical and business mentorship
• Course materials and learning resources
• Real-life case support and integration
• Access to the Evolve peer network
• Two-day Level-Up short course included within your £995 deposit

Meet Your Faculty

Dr Ahmad Nounu

Programme Director | Restorative & Cosmetic Dentist

BDS (Bristol), MJDF RCS (Eng)

Practice Principal and Clinical Director of Black Swan Dental Spa, Dr Ahmad Nounu is an experienced cosmetic dentist with expertise across restorative and cosmetic dentistry, implants, orthodontics and private practice development.

Ahmad combines clinical education with his passion for mentorship, helping dentists develop the confidence, clinical skills and wider understanding needed to succeed in private practice.

Janos Mako

Morphology Master

World-renowned Dental Technician and Key Opinion Leader for GC. Janos specialises in tooth anatomy, morphology, function and prosthetic fundamentals, helping clinicians develop their understanding of exceptional restorative outcomes.

Dr Gurvinder Bhirth

Composite & Prosthodontic Expert

BDS (Liverpool), MClinDent Fixed & Removable Prosthodontics (KCL)

Gurvinder has special interests in restorative implant dentistry, tooth wear rehabilitation and minimally invasive cosmetic bonding.

Jon Cowie & Luca Moranzoni

Specialist Endodontists

GDC registered Specialist Endodontists and co-founders of Contemporary Endodontics, Jon & Luca teach a restoratively driven approach to endodontics, translating advanced principles into practical, predictable workflows for everyday clinical practice.

Dr Ian Dunn

Specialist Periodontist

BChD, MFGDP (UK), MSc (Perio)

GDC Specialist in Periodontics, Fellow of the College of General Dentistry and experienced postgraduate educator.

Dr Nadeem Younis

Aesthetic Dentistry & Rubber Dam Educator

BDS (Sheffield), DGDP (UK), DPDS (Bristol), MSc (Bristol)

An experienced clinician and educator with more than 23 years of experience across orthodontics and aesthetic dentistry.

Laura Horton

Communication & Treatment Coordination Expert

Founder of Horton Consulting and a leading treatment coordinator trainer. Laura has worked with dental practices across the UK and Europe to develop patient journeys, communication and treatment acceptance.

Dr Steve Conteh

Dental Photography & Aesthetic Dentistry

BDS (KCL), MSc Dental Implantology (Bristol)

Experienced educator with a special interest in aesthetic restorative dentistry, implant dentistry and dental photography.

Ready to Evolve?

Secure your place on the Diploma in Private & Restorative Dentistry: Evolve Programme with your £995 deposit.

Your deposit includes your place on the two-day Level-Up short course, with the remaining programme investment spread across 10 monthly instalments of £980.

Standard Investment: £10,795
Deposit: £995
10 Monthly Instalments: £980
Level-Up: Included

We look forward to welcoming you to Private Dental Mentor and supporting you throughout your Evolve journey.