# Say Cheez Dental Academy

> Hands-on mentorship for internationally trained dentists pursuing U.S. dental school (ADEA CAAPID / advanced-standing DDS), plus a continuing-education course for clinicians. Led one-on-one by Dr. Navreet Sidhu, DDS, inside her active private specialty practice in Paramus, New Jersey — minutes from New York City.

Say Cheez Dental Academy helps internationally trained dentists navigate the path to a U.S. dental seat with real clinical exposure and honest mentorship — no guaranteed-admission claims. The founder, Dr. Navreet Sidhu, made the exact journey herself: internationally trained dentist → UCLA advanced-standing DDS → Chief Resident at Mount Sinai → board-certified pediatric dentist and specialty-practice owner. She was named to Incisal Edge magazine's 40 Under 40 (2026).

## Key facts
- Founder: Dr. Navreet Sidhu, DDS — board-certified pediatric dentist; UCLA advanced-standing DDS; former Mt. Sinai Chief Resident; Incisal Edge 40 Under 40 (2026).
- Location: 81 E State Route 4, Suite 102, Paramus, NJ 07652 (minutes from NYC). Sessions are scheduled individually.
- Cohorts are intentionally small — no more than 4 students at a time across every program, bench-test preparation included.
- Every program is consultative — the plan is agreed on a discovery call. There are no guarantees of admission.
- Dentists who have trained with the Academy have earned places at Columbia University, UCLA, USC (Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry), the University of Puerto Rico, the University of Pennsylvania, and NYU. Outcomes vary by background, effort, and admissions decisions.
- Contact: academy@saycheezdental.com · (201) 345-3637

## Programs for international dentists (U.S. dental school path)
- Clinical Observership (2 & 4 week): observe inside an active U.S. private specialty practice (pediatric dentistry & orthodontics). CE credits, certificate, possible letters of recommendation, and visa support (Letter of Invitation). https://saycheezacademy.com/programs/observership
- Bench Test Preparation: hands-on training in cavity preparations (Class II/III, anterior composite), crown preps (PFM, ceramic, zirconia), and bridge work U.S. schools test on the bench. 3-day (21 CE credits) and 5-day (35 CE credits + mock test) formats. Classes of no more than 4 students. https://saycheezacademy.com/programs/bench-test
- Application Support: résumé/CV and personal-statement review plus ADEA CAAPID profile-positioning strategy. https://saycheezacademy.com/programs/application-support
- Interview & Admission Prep: virtual mock interviews and coaching for U.S. dental school admissions. https://saycheezacademy.com/programs/interview-prep

## Continuing education
- Clinical Practice Mastermind: an in-person CE course in pediatric dentistry & periodontics for dental students, recent graduates, general dentists, and internationally trained dentists. 1.5 days; continuing-education credits available through an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. https://saycheezacademy.com/programs/clinical-practice-mastermind

## Common questions
- Does the academy guarantee admission to a U.S. dental school? No. Admissions are never guaranteed; the academy builds the clinical exposure, bench-test skill, and application/interview strength that genuinely help, guided by a mentor who made the journey.
- Is visa support provided? Yes — an official Letter of Invitation to support travel to the U.S. for the observership.
- Who is it for? Internationally trained dentists at any stage — fresh graduates, experienced general dentists, and specialists — plus clinicians taking the continuing-education course.

## Links
- Home: https://saycheezacademy.com/
- About Dr. Navreet Sidhu: https://saycheezacademy.com/about
- Office tour: https://saycheezacademy.com/office-tour
- Programs: https://saycheezacademy.com/programs
- Apply: https://saycheezacademy.com/apply
- Contact: https://saycheezacademy.com/contact
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saycheezdentalacademy/