Master Every Component of the US Dental Bench Exam
Testimonials
Dentists who trained at Acharya Foundation share their experience preparing for the US Bench Exam.
Course Topics
Preparation design, restorations, occlusal depth, proximal box formation, and carving anatomy.
Crown preparation principles, depth grooves, reduction control, and shoulder versus chamfer margins.
Partial-coverage onlay preparation design on typodont teeth.
All-ceramic crown preparation principles for aesthetic restorations.
Composite preparations and restorations across multiple cavity classifications.
Abutment preparation, pontic design, connector design, and path of insertion.
Provisional crown and bridge fabrication and contouring.
Major connectors, clasps, rests, and guide planes for removable partial dentures.
Diagnosis and treatment planning discussions with faculty-guided review.
Comprehensive Day-by-Day Curriculum
Introduction to the US bench test format and evaluation criteria. Handpiece control, ergonomics, and bur selection. Class II amalgam preparation design, restorations, occlusal depth, proximal box formation, and carving anatomy.
Full gold crown and PFM crown preparation principles. Depth grooves and reduction control. Shoulder versus chamfer margin design. Functional cusp bevel and path of insertion.
All-ceramic crown preparation principles. Onlay preparation design. Class II, III, and IV composite preparations and restorations on typodont teeth.
Abutment preparation for fixed partial dentures. Pontic design principles. Connector design and path of insertion. Provisional crown and bridge fabrication and contouring.
RPD survey and design principles. Major connectors, clasps, rests, and guide planes. Case review exercises, diagnosis and treatment planning, and faculty-guided refinement of preparations.
Who Should Attend
International dental graduates preparing for US dental school bench tests.
Candidates applying for DDS or DMD Advanced Standing Programs at US dental schools.
Dentists seeking hands-on refresher training in operative and prosthetic procedures.
What's Included
Dental units and typodont setups available throughout the training.
All materials and instruments provided during the training programme.
Reference videos for ideal preparations to support at-home practice.
Certificate awarded on completion. Modules customisable to your requirements.
Flexible Enrolment
Whether you need the full 10-day programme or just specific modules, we build the training around your stage and goals — not the other way around.
Contact our Counsellor +91-97909 27244Register & Contact
1st – 10th September 2026
10 days of hands-on, simulation-lab training held in-person at Acharya Foundation, Chennai.
Acharya Foundation
7/3 Thirumurthy Nagar, 6th Street
Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600034