This course aims to give the practioner insight into some of the modern techniques available today to make modern direct composite simple and predictable. Course attendees will learn to: apply principles of smile design and analysis of proportions; integrate mathematical algorithms of dental esthetics to smile design; discuss composite options as well as determinants for matrix selection; systematize preparation protocols such as isolation and particle abrasion for carious and non-carious restorations; understand the methodologies available for direct composite including layering and injection molding; and discuss polishing techniques.