Gentle Touch Dental launches groundbreaking training in biomimetic dentistry

UK’s first fully biomimetic practice now offering in-person CPD-certified training course for Dentists, Dental Therapists & Practice Owners

We are proud to announce the launch of the Gentle Touch Dental Training Centre, located here at our practice in Kelso. Our inaugural course is the Level 1 Biomimetic Dentistry Course — the first of its kind in the UK. Designed specifically for dentists, dental therapists, and practice owners, this two-day, in-person course offers a transformative introduction to the principles and practice of biomimetic restorative dentistry.

Led by Dr Amber Aplin, the Gentle Touch dental practice is the first fully biomimetic practice in the UK, with all eight clinicians trained in groundbreaking biomimetic techniques. The Gentle Touch Dental Training Centre has been established to share our approach with a unique blend of hands-on clinical training, live observation, and practical business insight to help dental professionals elevate both their clinical skills and patient care offerings.

Training course dates & overview:

• Course title: Level I: Intro to biomimetic dentistry & direct composite techniques 
• Dates: choose from 7th-8th September 2025; 25th-26th January 2026; or 4th-5th October 2026
• Location: The Gentle Touch Dental Training Centre, The Corn Exchange, 31 Woodmarket, Kelso, Scottish Borders, TD5 7AT
• CPD: 12+ hours verifiable
• Support: 12 months follow-up via WhatsApp group

What makes this training course unique?

• Live Clinical Observation: Watch experienced Gentle Touch dental therapists carry out private check-ups and direct composite restorations in a real-world setting, using true biomimetic techniques.
• Therapist-Led Care in Action: See how therapists can be empowered to work at their full clinical scope including with biomimetic restoration techniques — improving team efficiency and patient outcomes. Dental Therapists who join the course will also shadow Gentle Touch colleagues, gaining first-hand insight into therapist-led workflows.
• Tailored Learning for Each Role:
  • Therapists: Learn how to confidently deliver long-lasting biomimetic restorations and lead patient care within private practice.
  • Dentists & Practice Owners: Observe therapist-led models in action and discover the operational and financial benefits of this collaborative care approach.
• Practical, Immediate Takeaways: From Ribbond use to immediate dentine sealing, caries/fracture diagnosis, and rubber dam & photography tips. Clinicians leave ready to restore teeth with long-lasting and predictable composite resin restorations in their practice right away.
• Business Insight Sessions: Dentists and practice owners will gain an understanding of how therapist-led care can be integrated into a successful practice model, including a Q&A with Dr Aplin and live case observations.

What’s included:

• 12+ hours of immersive CPD
• Hands-on biomimetic techniques training
• Live clinical shadowing
• Course manual ‘toolkit’ + article library
• 12-month WhatsApp support group
• Dinner, lunches & refreshments
• Exclusive equipment/material offers

What you’ll learn:

• Foundations of biomimetic restorative dentistry
• Advanced composite restoration techniques
• Cavity design, bonding protocols, Ribbond application
• High-impact dental photography for documentation and marketing
• Therapist-led care strategies and implementation
• Practical communication, workflow, and patient management tips

Join the UK’s biomimetic dentistry movement

Whether you’re a clinician looking to reduce drilling and improve longevity, a dental therapist wanting to lead restorative care with confidence, or a practice owner exploring innovative models — this course will give you the clinical edge and team insight to move forward. We’ve announced three course dates over 2025 and 2026, all bookable online:

About Gentle Touch Dental Training Centre

The Gentle Touch Dental Training Centre is located at the Gentle Touch Dental Practice, the UK’s first fully biomimetic practice. We are committed to transforming modern dentistry through minimally invasive techniques, ethical patient care, and world-class training.