Bench Test
Training

Master Every Component of the US Dental Bench Exam

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1st – 10th September 2026 10 Days  |  Hands-On Training  |  Simulation Lab

Hear It From Our Trainees

Dentists who trained at Acharya Foundation share their experience preparing for the US Bench Exam.

Every Procedure on the Exam

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Class II Amalgam

Preparation design, restorations, occlusal depth, proximal box formation, and carving anatomy.

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Full Gold Crown & PFM

Crown preparation principles, depth grooves, reduction control, and shoulder versus chamfer margins.

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Onlay Preparations

Partial-coverage onlay preparation design on typodont teeth.

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All-Ceramic Crowns

All-ceramic crown preparation principles for aesthetic restorations.

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Class II, III & IV Composites

Composite preparations and restorations across multiple cavity classifications.

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Fixed Partial Dentures

Abutment preparation, pontic design, connector design, and path of insertion.

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Provisional Restorations

Provisional crown and bridge fabrication and contouring.

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RPD Survey & Design

Major connectors, clasps, rests, and guide planes for removable partial dentures.

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Case Reviews & Diagnosis

Diagnosis and treatment planning discussions with faculty-guided review.

10 Days. Three Phases.

Phase 1

Instructor-Led Training

Days 1–5
Day 1
Bench Test Foundations + Class II Amalgam

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.

Day 2
FGC and PFM Crown Preparations

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.

Day 3
ACC, Onlay & Composite Preps

All-ceramic crown preparation principles. Onlay preparation design. Class II, III, and IV composite preparations and restorations on typodont teeth.

Day 4
Fixed Partial Dentures + Provisionals

Abutment preparation for fixed partial dentures. Pontic design principles. Connector design and path of insertion. Provisional crown and bridge fabrication and contouring.

Day 5
RPD Design + Case Reviews

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.

Phase 2

Practice Sessions

Days 6–8
  • Open access to the Acharya Foundation Simulation Lab
  • Practice all procedures covered during Days 1–5 at your own pace
  • Reference videos of ideal preparations provided for self-guided review
  • Instructor available for doubt-clearing and technique feedback
  • Refine hand skills, speed, and accuracy before the mock exam
Phase 3

Mock Bench Exam

Days 9–10
  • Full-length instructor-led mock bench exam simulating the actual US format
  • Timed stations replicating real exam conditions and grading criteria
  • Procedures tested: Class II prep & restoration, crown prep, FPD, and RPD design
  • Detailed performance feedback from experienced faculty
  • Personalised improvement plan to address weak areas before the actual exam

Built for Dentists Who Mean It

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International Dental Graduates

International dental graduates preparing for US dental school bench tests.

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DDS / DMD Advanced Standing

Candidates applying for DDS or DMD Advanced Standing Programs at US dental schools.

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Refresher-Seeking Dentists

Dentists seeking hands-on refresher training in operative and prosthetic procedures.

Everything You Need

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Simulation Lab Access

Dental units and typodont setups available throughout the training.

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Materials & Instruments

All materials and instruments provided during the training programme.

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Reference Video Library

Reference videos for ideal preparations to support at-home practice.

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Certificate of Completion

Certificate awarded on completion. Modules customisable to your requirements.

Modules Customisable
to Your Requirement

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 27244

Ready to Master the Bench?

📅 Dates

1st – 10th September 2026
10 days of hands-on, simulation-lab training held in-person at Acharya Foundation, Chennai.

📍 Venue

Acharya Foundation
7/3 Thirumurthy Nagar, 6th Street
Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600034

+91 97909 27244