Carlow Dental Centre to host prestigious Tipton Dental Training postgraduate course

THIS autumn marks a landmark moment for Carlow Dental Centre and for the Irish dental profession. For the first time ever, one of Europe’s most prestigious postgraduate dental training programmes is being delivered outside the UK, and it is happening right here in Carlow.

Carlow Dental Centre, in association with the renowned Tipton Training, will host the 12-Month Certificate in Restorative Dentistry beginning in October 2025. The programme is already fully booked, with dentists from across Ireland securing their places on this prestigious course.

Tipton Training is widely recognised as Europe’s leading private dental education provider, with more than 30 years of experience and over 5,000 dentists trained. Its founder, Professor Paul Tipton, is a specialist in prosthodontics and a respected figure in the profession, holding a Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. His name is synonymous with excellence in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, and his courses have shaped the careers of countless clinicians across the UK and beyond.

Now, thanks to a landmark partnership with Carlow Dental Centre, that same world-class education is being made available in Ireland. The significance of this cannot be overstated: for decades, Irish dentists wishing to pursue advanced training in restorative dentistry have had to travel to the UK and beyond. From October this year, they will be able to access a programme of international standing without leaving the country.

The 12-Month Certificate in Restorative Dentistry is an intensive, practice-focused programme covering the essential skills of modern restorative dentistry from occlusion and treatment planning to advanced techniques with composites, veneers, and crowns. The course blends lectures, hands-on practical days, and online learning to ensure participants not only expand their theoretical knowledge but also develop clinical skills they can apply immediately in practice.

For Carlow to be chosen as the host location for such a course is a remarkable achievement. It positions the town as a centre for professional education and underscores the growing reputation of Carlow Dental Centre, which has long been recognised for its commitment to excellence in patient care and innovation in dentistry.

Demand for places on the course was immediate and overwhelming. With only 10 seats initially announced, the final cohort has expanded slightly to accommodate 12 dentists from across the country, representing practices from every corner of Ireland. This reflects not only the calibre of the course itself but also the appetite among Irish dentists for high-level professional training delivered locally.

While the dentists enrolled will undoubtedly benefit from the expertise of Professor Tipton and his team, the ultimate winners will be patients. As these clinicians bring new knowledge, skills, and confidence back into their practices, communities across Ireland will see the benefits in improved treatment outcomes, advanced restorative options, and enhanced standards of care.

This ripple effect from the lecture hall in Carlow Dental Centre to dental chairs across the country is what makes this initiative so significant. It is not just about education for dentists, but about raising the bar for dentistry in Ireland as a whole.

For Carlow, the course represents more than just an educational event. It places the town firmly on the map as a hub for professional development in healthcare, attracting national attention and fostering pride in local achievement. Hosting the Tipton Training programme demonstrates that world-class opportunities need not be confined to Dublin or overseas institutions; they can thrive in regional centres too.

The arrival of Tipton Training to Carlow is a milestone for Irish dentistry and a moment of pride for the local community. It highlights what can be achieved through vision, partnership, and commitment to excellence. As the dentists embark on their year-long journey of professional growth, their success will stand as a testament not only to their own dedication but also to Carlow’s role in shaping the future of dentistry in Ireland. The story of this course is about celebrating a first-of-its-kind achievement: Carlow as host to one of Europe’s most respected dental training institutions, and Irish dentists gaining access to a level of education that will raise standards for years to come. Looking further ahead, business owners Dr William Hayfron and Dr Krisztian Sallai, together with business manager Martin Deane and Professor Paul Tipton, are planning the creation of additional courses through 2026, ensuring this momentum continues to grow.

THIS autumn marks a landmark moment for Carlow Dental Centre and for the Irish dental profession. For the first time ever, one of Europe’s most prestigious postgraduate dental training programmes is being delivered outside the UK, and it is happening right here in Carlow.

Carlow Dental Centre, in association with the renowned Tipton Training, will host the 12-Month Certificate in Restorative Dentistry beginning in October 2025. The programme is already fully booked, with dentists from across Ireland securing their places on this prestigious course.

Tipton Training is widely recognised as Europe’s leading private dental education provider, with more than 30 years of experience and over 5,000 dentists trained. Its founder, Professor Paul Tipton, is a specialist in prosthodontics and a respected figure in the profession, holding a Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. His name is synonymous with excellence in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, and his courses have shaped the careers of countless clinicians across the UK and beyond.

Now, thanks to a landmark partnership with Carlow Dental Centre, that same world-class education is being made available in Ireland. The significance of this cannot be overstated: for decades, Irish dentists wishing to pursue advanced training in restorative dentistry have had to travel to the UK and beyond. From October this year, they will be able to access a programme of international standing without leaving the country.

The 12-Month Certificate in Restorative Dentistry is an intensive, practice-focused programme covering the essential skills of modern restorative dentistry from occlusion and treatment planning to advanced techniques with composites, veneers, and crowns. The course blends lectures, hands-on practical days, and online learning to ensure participants not only expand their theoretical knowledge but also develop clinical skills they can apply immediately in practice.

For Carlow to be chosen as the host location for such a course is a remarkable achievement. It positions the town as a centre for professional education and underscores the growing reputation of Carlow Dental Centre, which has long been recognised for its commitment to excellence in patient care and innovation in dentistry.

Demand for places on the course was immediate and overwhelming. With only 10 seats initially announced, the final cohort has expanded slightly to accommodate 12 dentists from across the country, representing practices from every corner of Ireland. This reflects not only the calibre of the course itself but also the appetite among Irish dentists for high-level professional training delivered locally.

While the dentists enrolled will undoubtedly benefit from the expertise of Professor Tipton and his team, the ultimate winners will be patients. As these clinicians bring new knowledge, skills, and confidence back into their practices, communities across Ireland will see the benefits in improved treatment outcomes, advanced restorative options, and enhanced standards of care.

This ripple effect from the lecture hall in Carlow Dental Centre to dental chairs across the country is what makes this initiative so significant. It is not just about education for dentists, but about raising the bar for dentistry in Ireland as a whole.

For Carlow, the course represents more than just an educational event. It places the town firmly on the map as a hub for professional development in healthcare, attracting national attention and fostering pride in local achievement. Hosting the Tipton Training programme demonstrates that world-class opportunities need not be confined to Dublin or overseas institutions; they can thrive in regional centres too.

The arrival of Tipton Training to Carlow is a milestone for Irish dentistry and a moment of pride for the local community. It highlights what can be achieved through vision, partnership, and commitment to excellence. As the dentists embark on their year-long journey of professional growth, their success will stand as a testament not only to their own dedication but also to Carlow’s role in shaping the future of dentistry in Ireland. The story of this course is about celebrating a first-of-its-kind achievement: Carlow as host to one of Europe’s most respected dental training institutions, and Irish dentists gaining access to a level of education that will raise standards for years to come. Looking further ahead, business owners Dr William Hayfron and Dr Krisztian Sallai, together with business manager Martin Deane and Professor Paul Tipton, are planning the creation of additional courses through 2026, ensuring this momentum continues to grow.