Class II cavity preparation
Amalgam & composite on molars and premolars — all four quadrants.
Bench Test Preparation
Master the bench, before the bench tests you
Hands-on training in the core clinical skills U.S. dental schools assess on the bench — taught in small classes of no more than four students, so every preparation gets individual feedback.
Curriculum
What you'll prepare
Every preparation U.S. schools commonly test — practiced until it's second nature.
Class III cavity preparation
Cavity preparation on an anterior tooth.
Composite restoration on an anterior tooth
Esthetic anterior composite — Class III and Class IV restorations for natural form and function.
PFM / zirconia crown preparation
Crown preparation on molars.
Ceramic crown preparation
Crown preparation on anterior teeth.
Bridge preparation (optional)
Recommended for specialty-program applicants. Includes maxillary anterior ACC bridge prep (#9–#11) required by certain schools (e.g., University of Puerto Rico).
Break bad habits
Stop practicing the wrong way
Repetition only helps if you're repeating the right thing. Here's what we catch and correct, preparation by preparation.
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Over-tapered axial walls
Correct taper for retention & resistance
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Rough, open margins
Smooth, well-defined, closed margins
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Inconsistent prep depth
Controlled, even depth to spec
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Sloppy outline form
Clean, conservative outline form
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Running out of time
Time management that finishes in the window
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Awkward hand & finger rests
Stable hand positioning and fulcrum control
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Flat or over-reduced contour
Anatomic contour and proper reduction
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Unfinished surfaces
A polished, examiner-ready finish
We focus on the core operative and crown preparations U.S. programs commonly evaluate, while helping you adapt to your target schools' specific instructions.
Formats
Two programs, your choice
Every program is consultative — we'll agree on the right format and schedule together on your discovery call.
| Detail | 3-Day Program | 5-Day Program Popular |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 3 days | 5 days |
| CE credits | 21 CE credits, through an ADA CERP Recognized Provider | 35 CE credits, through an ADA CERP Recognized Provider |
| Mock test | — | Day 5 is a full mock test |
| Completion certificate | Included | Included |
| Best for | Best for small corrections to technique | Most students choose this — maximum practice + a full mock test |
The 5-day program ends with a full mock test on Day 5 — a dress rehearsal under real exam pressure, with direct, preparation-by-preparation feedback, so you walk into the real bench already knowing what it feels like.
Continuing-education credits are available through an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Provided for you
Materials & instruments
Just bring yourself — we supply everything at the bench.
- Typodont
- Practice teeth
- Burs
- Probe & explorer
- Spoon excavator
- Hatchet
- Forceps
Location
Paramus, New Jersey
81 E State Route 4, Suite 102, Paramus, NJ 07652
Minutes from New York City.
From our students
Trusted by dentists preparing for the bench
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“She treated my journey as her own. Getting into USC Herman Ostrow is a dream come true.” I'm forever grateful to Dr. Navreet and Say Cheez Dental Academy for the guidance and support during my bench-test preparation for the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, USC. From day one she believed in me. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, and her feedback was precise, practical, and confidence-building. She treated my journey as her own. Getting into USC Herman Ostrow is a dream come true, and the Academy played a huge role in making it real.
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“Very well structured — it helped me understand exactly what U.S. dental schools expect during bench exams.” I highly recommend Dr. Sidhu's bench preparation course to international dentists preparing for advanced-standing programs. The course is very well structured and helped me understand what U.S. dental schools expect during bench exams. Her detailed explanations and feedback during the hands-on exercises really improved my confidence and refined my clinical preparation skills.
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“The one-on-one training was extremely valuable — her explanations are clear and her concepts easy to understand.” I took the Bench Test Preparatory Course with Dr. Sidhu and I'm truly glad I found her. I learned advanced clinical skills including PFM, all-ceramic, and zirconia crown preparations, and revised Class I and Class II amalgam and composite restorations for my bench test. Her explanations are clear and her concepts easy to understand, and the one-on-one training was extremely valuable. I'd highly recommend her course to anyone preparing for the dental bench test.
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“It was tailored to my needs — her detail-oriented guidance fully prepared me for the bench-test exam.” I participated in an intensive, one-on-one bench-test training course mentored by Dr. Navreet Sidhu. It was tailored to my needs — crown preparations; Class II, III, and IV cavity preparations (including Class IV composite on anterior teeth for esthetic and functional outcomes); and composite/amalgam restorations. Her detail-oriented guidance and the hands-on structure ensured thorough mastery of each technique, fully preparing me for the bench-test exam.
Questions
Bench Test FAQ
How small are the classes?
Very small by design — no more than 4 students at any given time — so every preparation gets direct, individual feedback.
What materials are provided?
Everything you need: typodont, practice teeth, burs, and instruments (probe, explorer, spoon excavator, hatchet, forceps).
Which format should I choose?
Most students choose the 5-day program (35 CE credits, through an ADA CERP Recognized Provider) — it gives you the most hands-on practice and finishes with a full mock test on Day 5, a realistic dry run before the real bench exam. The 3-day program (21 CE credits) is a good fit if you mainly need small corrections to your technique rather than a full build-up.
Do I need the bridge preparation module?
It's optional, but recommended for specialty-program applicants and required by certain schools (for example, the maxillary anterior ACC bridge prep for the University of Puerto Rico).
Where is the training held?
In our Paramus, NJ studio at 81 E State Route 4, Suite 102, Paramus, NJ 07652.
How is this different from a large bench-test course?
Large courses put you in a big group with little individual attention. Here it's a cohort of no more than four, with direct, preparation-by-preparation feedback from Dr. Sidhu — so the wrong habits get caught and corrected, not just repeated.
Walk in confident on test day
Apply now and we'll match you to the 3-day or 5-day format and a schedule that works.