Bench Course
A two-day practical course for candidates preparing for advanced standing dental school bench exams.
$1,850
- Crown preparations
- Endodontic access
- Class II preparations
- Timing and evaluation criteria
Hands-on preparation for dental Bench tests and CITA ADEX confidence.
Internationally trained dentists seeking U.S. licensure must first complete an approved U.S.-based dental education pathway. Depending on individual goals, this may include an advanced-standing DDS/DMD program, a CODA-accredited specialty program, or another accepted educational route. Admission is highly competitive, with strong emphasis on hands-on assessments, bench examinations, and demonstrated clinical competency.
Programs
Training Programs
Choose the preparation path that matches your exam goals. Programs are built for practical repetition, instructor demonstrations, and realistic feedback.
CITA ADEX Course
Clinical exam readiness support focused on procedure expectations, preparation strategy, and evaluation standards.
$2,850.00
- Exam requirement review
- Procedure planning
- Readiness checklist
- Schedule announcements
Bench Course
Two focused days of hands-on bench test practice.
Tuition$1,850
Duration2 days / 18 hours
FormatIn-person hands-on
Class SizeMaximum 10 attendees
This course helps candidates improve preparation design, hand control, time management, and confidence through live demonstrations, supervised practice, and direct feedback.
Day 1: Prosthodontics and Endodontics
- Full crown, PFM, and all-ceramic crown preparations
- Reduction guidelines, taper, margin design, and refinement
- Endodontic access preparation and canal identification
- Common preparation errors and correction strategies
Day 2: Operative Dentistry
- Class II composite and amalgam preparation design
- Restoration technique, matrix placement, and contact development
- Contour, anatomy, finishing, and polishing
- Exam timing, self-check routines, and evaluation review
CITA ADEX Course
Three focused days of clinical exam preparation.
Tuition$2,850.00
Duration3 days / 27 hours
FormatIn-person hands-on
Class SizeMaximum 8 attendees
A three-day, 27-hour CITA ADEX preparation course focused on clinical exam readiness, procedure expectations, evaluation standards, preparation planning, and realistic readiness guidance.
Day 1: Endodontics & Periodontics
- Anterior and molar endodontic access preparation techniques
- Clinical guidance for access design, refinement, and common errors
- 3-hour timed mock examination under ADEX-style conditions
- ACC / SUB / DEF evaluation criteria and common point deductions
- Updated ADEX Periodontal Examination requirements, including diagnosis, documentation, and exam expectations effective August 2026
Day 2: Prosthodontics
- Updated ADEX prosthodontics format focused on all-ceramic crown preparations
- Hands-on preparation of molar #3, premolar #5, and anterior #9 crowns
- Ideal preparation design using the same Taper Gauge used by examiners
- Guidance on 12°-16° total occlusal convergence, reduction, and finish-line requirements
- Review of common preparation errors and evaluation point deductions
Day 3: Restorative Dentistry & Mock Examination
- Class II composite preparation training aligned with current ADEX requirements
- Class III composite preparation design, technique, and evaluation review
- Review of endodontic access preparation, diagnosis, and X-ray interpretation
- Comprehensive mock examination under exam-style conditions
- Final discussion of grading criteria, time management, and strategies to maximize ADEX performance
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Why Candidates Choose Advance Dental Training
This training brings candidates into a focused environment with clear objectives, repeated practice, and instructor feedback that is easy to act on.
Training Providers
Courses are provided by Dr. Johnny Onori and Dr. Myrna Mijares Rosell.
Miami - Orlando - San Juan
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