Dental Bench Test Preparation
Dental Bench Test Preparation for International Dentists
5-day intensive hands-on prep with award-winning dental school faculty. All instruments and materials provided. Master every procedure tested by U.S. dental schools.
5 Days
Intensive Training
35 Hours
Hands-On Practice
100%
Procedures Covered
All Included
Instruments Provided
What is a Dental Bench Test?
A [dental bench test] is a clinical skills assessment where international dentists perform procedures (cavity preparations, crown preparations) on a typodont to demonstrate technical abilities to dental school admissions evaluators. Several U.S. dental schools require bench tests as part of the admissions process.
Our program covers **every procedure tested by U.S. dental schools:**
Procedures Covered
01
Operative Dentistry — Cavity Preparations
- Class I Preparation :- Occlusal cavity, proper depth, outline form, walls
- Class II Preparation:- Proximal-occlusal, box form, gingival margin, isthmus
- Class III Preparation:- Anterior proximal, access, retention
- Class IV Preparation:- Proximal-incisal, retention features
- Class V Preparation:- Cervical/gingival, proper shape and depth
02
Restorations
- Amalgam Restorations:- Class II placement and finishing
- Composite Restorations:- Class II, III, IV placement and finishing
03
Crown Preparations
- Full Gold Crown (FGC):- Proper reduction, taper, margins
- PFM Preparation:- Esthetic zone considerations
- All-Ceramic Crown (ACC):- Shoulder margins, reduction requirements
- Onlay Preparations:- Conservative preparation design
04
Prosthodontics
- Fixed Partial Dentures:- Bridge preparation, pontic design
- Provisional Restorations:- Fabrication techniques
- RPD Survey and Design:- Removable partial denture fundamentals
05
Endodontics
- Access Preparations:- Proper access for anterior and posterior teeth
- Working Length:- Determination techniques
- Instrumentation:- File selection and technique
Procedures varies depending upon the batch, however mostly everything asked would be covered.
Why Bench Test
Why Bench Test Preparation Matters
The bench test is pass or fail. So is your application.
**The challenge for international dentists:**
**Your clinical experience on real patients doesn’t prepare you for this.**
The bench test requires:
- Performing on typodonts (different feel than real teeth)
- Meeting specific U.S. preparation criteria
- Working under timed conditions
- Being evaluated by faculty
Without proper preparation, experienced dentists fail. With preparation, you pass confidently.
You may have been doing excellent work for years by your country's standards.
Why Bench Test Preparation Matters
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Written Quiz / Bench Mock Exam
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Live Demonstrations & Hands-On Mentoring
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Lunch Break (provided)
2:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Live Demonstrations & Hands-On Mentoring
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Independent Practice
**5 days × 10+ hours = 50+ hours of intensive preparation**
Written Quiz / Mock Exam (Morning)
- Reinforces clinical concepts
- Simulates actual test conditions
- Identifies knowledge gaps
- Builds test-taking confidence
Live Demonstrations
- Dr. Erdfarb demonstrates each procedure
- Step-by-step technique breakdown
- U.S. standards explained
- Common errors highlighted
Hands-On Mentoring
- You perform procedures on typodonts
- Immediate faculty feedback
- Technique corrections in real-time
- Individual attention
Independent Practice
- Additional practice time
- Reinforce what you learned
- Build muscle memory
- Prepare for next day
Service Inquiry
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No. We provide all instruments, typodonts, burs, materials — everything. Unlike other programs that require you to purchase equipment, you bring nothing.
Dr. Golda Erdfarb — a current Associate Professor and Clinical Course Director at a U.S. dental school. Not a retired dentist or non-faculty instructor.
That’s exactly why this program exists. We teach you from the fundamentals, with proper U.S. standards, and build your skills systematically.
Clinical Preceptorship is comprehensive: U.S. clinical experience, faculty LOR opportunity, and full CAAPID application support. Bench Test Prep focuses specifically on technical skills for bench test evaluations. Preceptorship includes some hands-on training; Bench Test Prep is 100% hands-on skill building.
It depends on your target schools and skill level. If your schools require bench tests, dedicated bench test prep is valuable. If you’re doing preceptorship and your schools don’t require bench tests, preceptorship may be sufficient.
Ideally 4-8 weeks before your scheduled bench test or [interview] (for schools that do bench tests during interview).
Continuing Education credits. You receive 35 ADA CERP credits, which may count toward licensure requirements in some states.
Ready to Master Your Bench Test?
5 days of intensive preparation with award-winning faculty. All instruments provided. Walk into your bench test confident.
Sessions fill quickly. Book at least 4 weeks in advance.