Bench Test Prep Course for International Dentists

The University at Buffalo offers a Bench Test preparatory course for international dentists. This course is optimal for those who may need better preparation in fixed and removable prosthodontics, operative dentistry, and treatment planning for the testing required by most U.S. dental schools as part of their admissions process.

The course features didactic and hands-on sessions under the guidance of School of Dental Medicine Faculty. Participants will be trained in the state-of-the-art Virtual Reality Simulation Laboratory at the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine.

You can expect a full day on Amalgams, lecture and practice; a full day on Composites, lecture and practice; a full day on Crowns, lecture and practice; a full day of Mock Testing and 1 extra day of practice on everything. Detailed daily schedule TBA.

Date: To Be Announced

School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo 

The Bench Test course is not an admission prerequisite nor does completing the course guarantee an interview and/or admission to the University at Buffalo International Dentist Program.

Eligibility

  • Graduate of an international dental school with satisfactory completion of an academic program of study of not less than four years, culminating in a degree, diploma, or certificate in dentistry
  • Registrants may be foreign national, US citizen, or Permanent Resident
  • Applicants whose native language is not English need a minimum TOEFL score of 79

Register to take UB's Bench Test Prep Course

Please call the CDE Office at (716) 829-2320 to hold your spot for registration.

Workshop Content

The course features didactic and hands-on sessions under the guidance of School of Dental Medicine Faculty. Participants will be trained in the state-of-the-art Virtual Reality Simulation Laboratory at the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine.

Indirect Restorative Dentistry (Fixed)

  • Anterior Tooth Preparation for for Metal-ceramic Crown (PFM)

Infection Control

  • Management of typodont in the simulation clinic with SDM infection control guidelines.

Direct Restorative Dentistry (Operative)

Posterior tooth preparation

  • Class II amalgam restoration
  • Class II composite restoration

Restorations of amalgam and composite preparations using various forms of matrix bands with emphasis on the use of sectional matrix.

Tuition

idp bench test tuition.

Tuition Includes:

  •  All dental instruments and materials
  • Use of virtual reality simulation unit
  • Mock bench test and an individualized report of result
  • Daily breakfast & lunch
  • Certificate of completion

Special cancellation policy: Refunds will be granted, less a $500 cancellation fee, if cancellation is received in writing no later than March 1, 2022 at 4 p.m. No refund of any fees will be made after this date.

Schedule

Daily Schedule

Monday: 8am - 4pm

Tuesday: 8:30am - 4pm

Wednesday: 8:30am - 4pm

Thursday: 8am - 7pm

Friday: 8:30am - 3pm

Tutoring

Monday - Wednesday: 

5pm - 7:30 pm

Mock Test

One Full Day    

Practice

One Full Day

Questions

Renee Woolford

Continuing Dental Education Assistant

Continuing Dental Education

Phone: (716) 829-2320; Fax: (716) 829-2484

Email: reneewoo@buffalo.edu

Contact Us

Phone: 716-829-6926
Fax: 716-829-2731
idp@buffalo.edu
Hours:
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., M-F

IDP Admissions
School of Dental Medicine
315 Squire Hall
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY  14214