Level 7 Diploma in Private & Restorative Dentistry Mentorship Programme

Delivered by Private Dental Mentor

The UK's Premier Pathway into Private Dentistry

A comprehensive, CPD-accredited and EquQual-accredited postgraduate mentorship programme designed to help ambitious dentists transition confidently into private practice and develop excellence in restorative dentistry, treatment planning, communication, and business growth.

Programme Overview

Total Learning Hours: 1,400+

Your learning journey includes:

• 16 face-to-face clinical and business development sessions at Private Dental Mentor HQ, Somerset (one session per month)
• Bi-weekly online mentorship sessions with Programme Director Dr Ahmad Nounu
• Practical assignments and reflective learning activities
• Real-world implementation within your own clinical practice
• Comprehensive course materials and resources
• Direct access to leading clinicians, educators and industry experts

Accreditations:

• CPD Accredited
• EquQual Accredited

Who Is This Programme For?

This programme is designed for growth-minded associate dentists who want to:

• Successfully transition into private dentistry
• Increase confidence in comprehensive treatment planning
• Deliver higher-value restorative and cosmetic treatments
• Improve communication and patient conversion skills
• Develop a sustainable, profitable and fulfilling dental career
• Become highly sought-after private practitioners

Open to dentists of all ages and stages of their professional journey.

Why We Created This Programme

Many associates aspire to build thriving careers in private practice, working alongside exceptional teams and delivering outstanding patient care.

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

The Level 7 Diploma was created to provide a clear roadmap for the next generation of dentists—helping you avoid common pitfalls while learning directly from clinicians and business leaders who have already achieved success in private practice.

Throughout the programme, you'll continue working within your own practice, implementing new skills immediately and accelerating your development month after month.

Learning Experience

Over the course of 12 months, you'll benefit from:

• Monthly face-to-face hands-on training days
• Over 100 hours of live online mentorship
• Weekly support and guidance
• Clinical and business-focused education
• Immediate practical application within your practice
• Peer networking and cohort collaboration

This unique blend of structured education, mentorship and real-world implementation creates an immersive learning experience designed to fast-track your progression into private dentistry.

Investment

Standard Programme Investment

£11,995

• Secure your place with a deposit of £995
• Monthly and bi-monthly payment plans available

Summer Savings Package

Save 10% Off Programme Fees

Was £11,995 | Now £10,795

Included Bonuses

✓ Reduced deposit of just £500

✓ Complimentary place on the November Essential Gateway Level-Up Programme (Value £495)

✓ LM Arte Composite Kit included when joining the February 2027 cohort

Offer valid until August 2026

Enter access code: SUMMER26

Cohort 2027/28

What's Included

• Weekly mentored online sessions
• Monthly face-to-face training sessions
• Course materials included
• Ongoing clinical and business mentorship
• Access to an elite network of private dentists

Payment Schedule

Deposit: £995

Payment 2: £2,200 – Mid January

Payment 3: £2,200 – Mid March

Payment 4: £2,200 – Mid May

Payment 5: £2,200 – Mid July

Final Payment: £2,200 – Mid September

Meet Your Faculty

Dr Ahmad Nounu

Programme Director | Traditional & Cosmetic Dentist

BDS (Bristol), MJDF RCS (Eng)

Practice Principal and Clinical Director of Black Swan Dental Spa, Dr Ahmad Nounu is one of the South West's leading cosmetic dentists. With extensive experience in cosmetic dentistry, implants, orthodontics and private practice growth, Ahmad combines clinical excellence with a passion for mentorship and education.

He serves as Chairman of the Young Dentist Group for the South Western Branch of the British Dental Association and holds leadership positions within the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

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 achieve exceptional restorative outcomes.

Dr Gurvinder Bhirth

Composite & Prosthodontic Expert

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

Special interests include restorative implant dentistry, tooth wear rehabilitation and minimally invasive cosmetic bonding.

Dr Ammar Al-Hourani

Consultant Endodontist & Educator

BDS (Glas), DDSc (Endo), MFDS RCS (Ed), MEndo RCS (Edin)

Honorary Consultant and Clinical Lecturer at Peninsula Dental School with extensive expertise in advanced endodontics and postgraduate education.

Dr Ian Dunn

Specialist Periodontist

BChD, MFGDP (UK), MSc (Perio)

GDC Specialist in Periodontics, Fellow of the College of General Dentistry and recognised educator for the Royal College of Surgeons.

Dr Nadeem Younis

Aesthetic Dentistry & Rubber Dam Educator

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

President of the British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry and Founder of the Northwest Dental Academy, with over 23 years of experience in orthodontics and aesthetic dentistry.

Laura Horton

Communication & Treatment Coordination Expert

Founder of Horton Consulting and one of the UK's leading treatment coordinator trainers. Laura has helped dental practices throughout the UK and Europe improve 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.