A fiber-reinforced composite post having an inner core section or rod fabricated of fibers impregnated in a resin matrix and an outer sheath of fibers arranged in the form of a mesh. The outer sheath comprises an interior and an exterior surface, the exterior surface is dry and unembedded fibers, and the outer sheath is attached to the inner core. In an embodiment of the dental post, the interior surface of the mesh is embedded in the resin matrix of the inner core with the inner core fibers.