Operative Dentistry

 ✔ Class II Amalgam Preparation and Restoration ✔ Class II Composite Preparation and Restoration ✔ Class III Preparation ✔ Class IV Restoration ✔ Class V Preparation

Crown Preparations

✔ PFM Crown Preparation ✔ Zirconia Crown Preparation ✔ Full Metal Crown Preparation

Additional Bench Test Skills

✔ Endodontic Access Preparation ✔ Provisional Crown Fabrication ✔ Rubber Dam Application

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a dental bench test? A dental bench test is a practical skills examination used by many dental schools to assess the clinical abilities of internationally trained dentists applying to advanced standing DDS or DMD programs. What procedures are commonly tested in dental bench exams? Common procedures include Class II cavity preparation, composite restorations, crown preparations such as PFM or zirconia, endodontic access openings, provisional crown fabrication, and other operative dentistry exercises. Who should take a dental bench test preparation course? This course is designed for internationally trained dentists applying to dental schools in the United States or Canada who want to improve their operative dentistry and crown preparation skills before the bench exam. Can I practice these procedures at home? Yes. Many candidates practice on typodont models using dental simulation setups. Structured guidance helps ensure the preparations meet the expected exam criteria. Does the course include instructor feedback? Yes. Enrollment includes one free work check where students can submit images of their preparation or restoration and receive instructor feedback.

About the course

Dental bench tests are one of the most challenging parts of the admission process for advanced standing dental programs. Many highly qualified dentists fail simply because they do not know the exact preparation standards expected by North American dental schools. Our Dental Bench Test Preparation Program provides clear demonstrations, step-by-step guidance, and professional evaluation so you can confidently perform the procedures commonly tested during dental school bench exams.

Dental Bench Tests Preparation Course

Who This Course Is For

This program is ideal for: ✔International dentists applying to DDS / DMD Advanced Standing Programs ✔Dentists preparing for bench tests in U.S. dental schools ✔Dentists preparing for bench tests in Canadian dental schools ✔Dentists who want to improve their hand skills and preparation accuracy ✔Candidates who want structured guidance instead of practicing blindly

Curriculum

14 Chapters · 108 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction

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      Instructor & The Course

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      Course Agenda

  2. 2

    Class II Amalgam/Composite Preparation

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      Explanation & Overview

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      Determine How & Where To Begin

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      Which Bur To Use? 330, 245 or 556

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      How To Make Initial Depth Cut

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      How To Extend Occlusal Outline

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      How To Measure Bucco-lingual Width & Pulpal Floor Depth

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      Clearance: Understanding The Concept Behind

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      Proximal Box Preparation

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      How To Smoothen Pulpal Floor

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      Assessing Gingival Seat Width ( Proximal Box )

    11. Rounding Line Angles / Defining Box Free preview
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      Removing Unsupported Enamel With GMT

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    Class II Amalgam Restoration

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      Explanation & Overview

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      How To Place Matrix

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      How To Place Wedges

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      Amalgam Restoration: Optimal Smoothness

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      Amalgam Restoration: No Voids / Clefts

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      No Debris On Model

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      Restoration Intact & Present

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      Tooth Restoration Junction Not Detectable

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      No Cervical Overhangs

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      No Damage To Adjacent Or Assessment Tooth

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      No Damage To Gingiva

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      Optimal Proximal Contact Tightness

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      Proximal Contour Optimal

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      Optimal Occlusal Anatomy

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      Lingual & Buccal Contours

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      Optimal Cusp Height

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      Optimal Cusp Position

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      Optimal Marginal Ridge Height

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      Saving Marginal Ridge & Removing Excess Interproximally

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    Crown Preparation: Porcelain / PFM/ Zirconia

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      Explanation & Overview

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      How To Fabricate Putty Matrix

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      How To Reduce Incisal/Occlusal Surface

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      How To Place Depth Cuts For Axial Reduction

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      How To Break Interproximal Contacts

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      How To Do Axial Reduction ( Fast & Slow Method)

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      Finishing-Removing Unsupported Enamel-Evaluation

  5. 5

    Class II Composite Restoration

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Explanation & Overview

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      How To Place Sectional Matrices, Wedges & Clamp

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      How To Build Proximal Box

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      Assessing Proximal Boxes

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      How To Build Occlusal Part Of Restoration

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      Finishing & Polishing: Phase I

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      Finishing & Polishing: Phase 2

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      Finishing & Polishing: Phase 3

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      Finishing & Polishing: Phase 4

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    Class IV Composite Restoration

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      Explanation & Overview

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      How To Place Matrices & Wedges With Proper Holding Technique

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      How To Build Restoration: Bulk Fill Method

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      Understanding Strategy For Finishing & Polishing

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      Finishing & Polishing: Phase 1

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      Finishing & Polishing: Phase 2

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      Additional Video: Free Hand Build Up

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      Addition: Ways To Trim, Finish & Polish

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    Class III Cavity Preparation

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      Explanation & Overview

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      Understanding Approach To Preparation

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      Preparing The Cavity

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      How To Remove Simulated Caries ( If Present)

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      Final Finishing

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    Full Metal Crown Preparation

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Explanation & Overview

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      Occlusal Reduction: Steps & Concepts

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      How To Reduce Buccally In Two planes?

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      How To Reduce Lingually

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      How To Reduce Interproximally

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      Identifying Problems Before Final Finishing

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      Finishing The Preparation

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      Final Finishing

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    Endodontic Access Preparation

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      Ideal External Outline - 1

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      Ideal External Outline - 2

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      Ideal External Outline - 3

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      Molar: Endodontic Access Preparation ( HD Video)

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      Smoothening Internal Walls

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      Maxillary First Premolar ( Concepts For An Error Free Access)

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      Maxillary Central Incisor ( Concepts & Demo ) : HD Video

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    Provisional Crown

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Provisional Crown: Introduction

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      Provisional Crown: Tooth-Restoration Junction

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      Provisional Crown: Checking Overhangs

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      Provisional Crown: Removing Excess From Hard & Soft Tissues

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      Provisional Crown: No Damage To Assessment Or Adjacent Teeth

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      Provisional Crown: No Damage To Gingiva

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      Provisional Crown: No Surface Roughness

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      Provisional Crown: No Margin Roughness / Smooth Margins

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      Provisional Crown: Absence Of Porosities

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      Provisional Crown: Absence Of Incremental Lines

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      Provisional Crown: Restoration Intact & Present

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      Provisional Crown: Restoration Not Over Or Under Contoured

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      Provisional Crown: Proximal Contact Tightness

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      Provisional Crown: Proximal Contact Contour

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      Provisional Crown: Maintaining Morphology

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      Provisional Crown: Optimal Occlusion

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    Class V Composite Preparation

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Explanation & Overview

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    Rubber Dam Application

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Rubber Dam - Requirements

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      Demonstration Video: Rubber Dam Application

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      Errors While Punching Holes

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      Evaluation Criteria: Punches Dam With Horizontal & Vertical Alignment

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      Evaluation Criteria: Safety Floss Tied To The Clamp

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      Evaluation Criteria: Clamp Not Impinging On Tissues

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      Evaluation Criteria: Bow & Wings Completely Exposed

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      Evaluation Criteria: Securing Dam To Frame

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      Evaluation Criteria: Flosses Dam Septa Below Contacts

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      Evaluation Criteria: Inverts Dam In Operating Area

    11. How To Invert Rubber Dam Free preview
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      Evaluation Criteria: Shows No Leakage In The Operative Area

  13. 13

    Instructions For Free Work Check

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      Preparing For Submission

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    Free Download

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      Dental School Interview Success

What You Will Learn

By the end of this program you will understand: ✔Correct outline forms and preparation design ✔Proper depth and wall convergence ✔Ideal cavosurface margins ✔Correct contact clearance ✔Proper occlusal anatomy and restoration contour ✔How to avoid common mistakes that cause candidates to fail & a LOT MORE The course focuses on practical techniques used in real dental school bench exams.

Dental Work Check For Bench Test Preparation

One FREE Work Check Included With Enrollment

You can submit photos of your preparation or restoration and receive professional feedback from the instructor. ✔Feedback may include: ✔Preparation design evaluation ✔Margin quality assessment ✔Depth and taper corrections ✔Restoration contour improvements ✔Suggestions to improve your bench test performance This feature helps ensure you practice correctly and avoid developing bad habits.

Dental School Bench Tests and Interview Preparation

Bonus: Free Dental Interview Success eBook

When you enroll, you will also receive a FREE downloadable eBook ( also available on AMAZON ) that helps you prepare for dental school interviews. The guide includes: ✔ Common dental school interview questions ✔ Strategies to answer confidently ✔ Mistakes international dentists should avoid ✔ Tips to stand out as a candidate

Why This Program Is Different

Many candidates fail bench tests because they rely on random YouTube videos or unstructured practice. This program provides: ✔ Structured training designed for dental bench exams ✔ Step-by-step procedural guidance ✔ Clear explanations of evaluation criteria ✔ Practical tips used by successful candidates ✔ Instructor feedback through work check Our goal is to help you practice with purpose and perform with confidence.

Dental Bench Tests and interview Preparation Course for U.S.A. and Canada

Course Access

- 100% Online Training - Learn at your own pace - Watch demonstrations multiple times - Access from anywhere in the world - Perfect for dentists preparing while working or studying.

Common Reasons Dentists Fail Dental Bench Tests

Lack of familiarity with North American preparation standards. Bench exam evaluators look for very specific criteria such as ideal outline form, correct wall convergence, proper occlusal reduction, and well-defined margins. Even experienced dentists may unintentionally follow techniques learned during training in another country that differ from what dental schools in the United States or Canada expect. Incorrect preparation dimensions and depth. A common reason for failure is incorrect depth, taper, or contact clearance. Preparations that are too shallow, too deep, or over-tapered often lose significant marks. Examiners carefully evaluate reduction amounts, cavosurface angles, and margin design. Poor margin definition. For crown preparations and operative procedures, margins must be smooth, continuous, and clearly defined. Irregular or poorly finished margins signal lack of control and can lead to major deductions during evaluation. Inadequate occlusal and proximal anatomy. During restorative exercises, many candidates struggle with proper contour, contact points, and anatomy. Flat restorations or open contacts are common mistakes in composite or amalgam exercises. Limited practice on typodont simulation models. Bench exams are performed on typodont teeth in a simulation environment. Dentists who have primarily worked on real patients may initially find it challenging to adapt to typodont practice without structured guidance. Time management under exam conditions. Bench tests often require multiple procedures within strict time limits. Candidates who practice without timed exercises frequently struggle to complete procedures confidently during the exam. Practicing without feedback. Perhaps the most common issue is practicing repeatedly without expert feedback. Small errors in preparation design or finishing techniques can become habits that are difficult to correct later.

Start Preparing for Your Dental Bench Test Today

The earlier you begin structured practice, the better your chances of success during bench exams. Join the Dental Bench Test Preparation Program and start building the precision and confidence required to succeed.

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