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The Bench & Beyond™ Intensive

A two-day Bench Test and Interview Mastery Program designed for internationally trained dentists applying to U.S. dental schools.

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Dates

Oct 9-10, 2026

Days

Friday & Saturday

Hours

8:00 Am - 5:00 Pm

Location

Orlando/Winter Garden, FL

$3,495

Tuition per participant

Dates

Oct 9-10, 2026

Days

Friday & Saturday

Hours

8:00 Am - 5:00 Pm

Location

Orlando/Winter Garden, FL

$3,495

Tuition per participant

The format

Most courses teach drilling.
We teach what gets you accepted.

Co-led by Dr. Luana Oliveira-Haas, DDS, MS, PhD — a former Postgraduate Operative Dentistry & AEGD Residency Program Director, and herself an internationally trained dentist — alongside a sitting ADEX Board Examiner. You won't just practice procedures; you'll learn the exact criteria the people who design and grade these exams are looking for.

Learn from both sides of the evaluation table

A former residency Program Director and a sitting ADEX examiner coach you against the real rubrics and the critical erros that decide PASS and FAIL.

Learn from both sides of the evaluation table

A former residency Program Director and a sitting ADEX examiner coach you against the real rubrics and the critical erros that decide PASS and FAIL.

AN instructor who walked your pathunder review

Dr. Oliveira trained abroad and completed the U.S. pathway herself - mentorship that understands the journey in a familiar language.

AN instructor who walked your pathunder review

Dr. Oliveira trained abroad and completed the U.S. pathway herself - mentorship that understands the journey in a familiar language.

Bench AND Interview

The only 2-day course that pairs a timed mock bench exam with a mock admission interview scored by an examiner and a program director.

Bench AND Interview

The only 2-day course that pairs a timed mock bench exam with a mock admission interview scored by an examiner and a program director.

A small cohort

Lumina teaches skills and habits. It does not promise outcomes that belong to schools, boards, or examiners.

A small cohort

Lumina teaches skills and habits. It does not promise outcomes that belong to schools, boards, or examiners.

Schedule

TWO DAYS, STEP BY STEP.

Each day combines focused instruction, faculty demonstrations, supervised hands-on practice, and personalized feedback. Final times will be shared with registered participants before the course.

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Precision begins with understanding the criteria.

Precision begins with understanding the criteria.

DAY ONE — OPERATIVE & RESTORATIVE

October 9, 2026

ARRIVAL, ORIENTATION & BENCH SETUP

Get familiar with your workstation, instruments, materials, typodont, and course expectations.

EVALUATION CRITERIA & SELF-ASSESSMENT

Learn how preparations are evaluated, how to identify critical errors, and how to assess your own work.

CLASS II AMALGAM PREPARATION

Practice preparation design, dimensions, retention, resistance, and finishing. "The last teeth to come in man are molars called ‘wisdom-teeth’, which come at the age of twenty years, in the case of both sexes. Cases have been known in women upwards of eighty years old where at the very close of life the wisdom-teeth have come up, causing great pain in their coming; and cases have been known of the like phenomenon in men too. This happens, when it does happen, in the case of people where the wisdom-teeth have not come up in early years." — Aristotle, The History of Animals.

CLASS II & CLASS III COMPOSITE

Complete posterior and anterior composite preparations and restorations with faculty guidance.

CLASS IV ESTHETIC RESTORATION

Practice an esthetic incisal-edge rebuild with attention to form, contour, and finishing.

DAY TWO — FIXED PROSTHODONTICS,
MOCK PRACTICAL & INTERVIEW

October 10, 2026

POSTERIOR FULL-CROWN PREPARATION

Practice reduction, taper, finish-line design, and preparation refinement using reduction guides.

ANTERIOR ALL-CERAMIC CROWN PREPARATION

Develop a conservative preparation with appropriate reduction, contours, and finish lines.

PROVISIONAL FABRICATION

Create and refine a provisional restoration under realistic time constraints.

TIMED MOCK PRACTICAL

Complete assigned procedures under simulated testing conditions, followed by criteria-based evaluation.

MOCK ADMISSION INTERVIEW

Practice answering common admissions questions and receive personalized feedback from experienced evaluators. Leave with clear priorities and a structured plan for continued practice.

DAY ONE — OPERATIVE & RESTORATIVE

October 9, 2026

ARRIVAL, ORIENTATION & BENCH SETUP

Get familiar with your workstation, instruments, materials, typodont, and course expectations.

EVALUATION CRITERIA & SELF-ASSESSMENT

Learn how preparations are evaluated, how to identify critical errors, and how to assess your own work.

CLASS II AMALGAM PREPARATION

Practice preparation design, dimensions, retention, resistance, and finishing.

CLASS II & CLASS III COMPOSITE

Complete posterior and anterior composite preparations and restorations with faculty guidance.

CLASS IV ESTHETIC RESTORATION

Practice an esthetic incisal-edge rebuild with attention to form, contour, and finishing.

DAY TWO — FIXED PROSTHODONTICS,
MOCK PRACTICAL & INTERVIEW

October 10, 2026

POSTERIOR FULL-CROWN PREPARATION

Practice reduction, taper, finish-line design, and preparation refinement using reduction guides.

ANTERIOR ALL-CERAMIC CROWN PREPARATION

Develop a conservative preparation with appropriate reduction, contours, and finish lines.

PROVISIONAL FABRICATION

Create and refine a provisional restoration under realistic time constraints.

TIMED MOCK PRACTICAL

Complete assigned procedures under simulated testing conditions, followed by criteria-based evaluation.

MOCK ADMISSION INTERVIEW

Practice answering common admissions questions and receive personalized feedback from experienced evaluators. Leave with clear priorities and a structured plan for continued practice.

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THE LUMINA DIFFERENCE

WHY THIS PROGRAM
STANDS APART.

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See how The Bench & Beyond™ Intensive goes beyond traditional bench-test preparation.

Faculty is a former AEGD Program Director + ADEX Board Examiner

Structured practice with direct faculty guidance

Criteria-based mentoring from an evaluator’s perspective

WE GO BEYOND

Timed mock practical with detailed feedback

Mock admission interview with personalized feedback

Individualized, take-home improvement plan

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HANDS-ON CURRICULUM

WHAT YOU’LL PRACTICE
AT THE BENCH.

Develop the operative and fixed prosthodontic skills commonly evaluated during U.S. dental school bench tests.

Typodont hands on

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Master your preparations

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Full crown preparation

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Anterior composite restorations

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Provisional Fabrication

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  • Typodont hands on practice

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  • Master your preparations with guidance

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  • Anterior composite restorations

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  • Provisional Fabrication

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Faculty

LEARN FROM FACULTY WHO KNOW WHAT EVALUATORS LOOK FOR.

LEARN FROM FACULTY WHO KNOW
WHAT EVALUATORS LOOK FOR.

Both instructors work alongside you throughout the two-day program, providing demonstrations, individualized coaching, and real-time feedback.

Instructor

Dr. Oliveira-Haas, DDS, MS

Founder and lead instructor

Former AEGD Program Director with academic appointments at NSU, UMKC, UF, UNMC, and UNESP

Internationally trained dentist who successfully completed the U.S. dental education pathway

Experienced educator who has interviewed and evaluated hundreds of internationally trained dentists

Dr. Oliveira-Haas, DDS, MS

Founder and lead instructor

Former AEGD Program Director with academic/training appointments at NSU, UMKC, UF, UNMC, and UNESP

Internationally trained dentist who successfully completed the U.S. dental education pathway

Experienced educator who has interviewed and evaluated hundreds of internationally trained dentists

Dr. Far, DDS

Founder and lead instructor

Advanced clinical training in digital dentistry

Specialist in precision-based treatment planning

Brings complex techniques into practical workflows

FACULTY PERSPECTIVE

LEARN FROM BOTH SIDES
OF THE EVALUATION TABLE.

LEARN FROM BOTH SIDES
OF THE EVALUATION TABLE.

Your instructors bring together the experience of a former AEGD Program Director and a sitting ADEX Board Examiner—giving you practical guidance informed by clinical education, evaluation criteria, and the admissions journey.

Investment

ONE TUITION.
THE COMPLETE EXPERIENCE.

Tuition

$3,495

$3,495

$3,495

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Only 12 seats left!

Two full days of demonstrations and supervised hands-on practice

Equipped bench station, typodonts, burs, and course consumables

Timed mock practical with criteria-based feedback

Mock admission interview with personalized feedback

Individualized, take-home improvement plan

Continuing Education Certificate

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Questions

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is this intensive bench test prep course for?

The Bench & Beyond™ Intensive is designed for internationally trained dentists preparing for a U.S. dental school bench test and admission interview. It is also valuable for dentists returning to clinical practice who want structured, hands-on training and personalized feedback.

Who is this intensive bench test prep course for?

Unit assignment, instrument check, and a walk through of how the two days run.

What is included in the tuition?

Tuition includes two full days of faculty demonstrations and supervised hands-on practice, an equipped bench station, typodonts, burs and consumables, a timed mock practical, a mock admission interview, personalized feedback, course materials, lunches, breaks, and a continuing education certificate.

Do I bring my own instruments?

You are welcomed to bring your own instruments. However, your bench station, typodonts, burs, and course consumables will be provided. If any personal instruments are required, registered participants will receive a detailed supply list before the course.

Do I bring my own instruments?

According to the Oxford Dictionary, third molars are referred to as wisdom teeth because their common age of eruption is between 17 and 25. Aristotle explained it this way 2500 years ago! You are welcomed to bring your own instruments. However, your bench station, typodonts, burs, and course consumables will be provided. If any personal instruments are required, registered participants will receive a detailed supply list before the course. — Aristotle, The History of Animals.

How many participants in each cohort?

Enrollment is limited to 25 participants to allow for direct faculty interaction, individualized guidance, and meaningful feedback.

Is admission or an examination result guaranteed?

No. The program provides preparation, practice, and professional feedback, but it cannot guarantee admission to a dental school or a specific examination result.

Is admission or an examination result guaranteed?

No. The program provides preparation, practice, and professional feedback, but it cannot guarantee admission to a dental school or a specific examination result.

IS ADMISSION OR AN EXAMINATION RESULT GUARANTEED?

No. The program provides preparation, practice, and professional feedback, but it cannot guarantee admission to a dental school or a specific examination result.

What is the refund policy?

Please review our complete Refund Policy for cancellation deadlines, transfers, and refund eligibility before registering.

What is the refund policy?

No, although 4 is the most common number (one in each corner of the mouth); some people have 1, 2 or 3 wisdom teeth and some people don’t have any at all! In rare cases people develop additional teeth in the area of the wisdom teeth call ‘para-molars’ and may have 5 or more!

Where does the course take place?

The October 9–10, 2026 cohort will be held at the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine in Winter Garden, Florida. Registered participants will receive complete arrival and parking information before the course.

WHERE DOES THE COURSE TAKE PLACE?

The October 9–10, 2026 cohort will be held at the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine in Winter Garden, Florida. Registered participants will receive complete arrival and parking information before the course.

Are payment plans avaialble?

Yes. Payment plan options are available during registration.

ARE PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE?

Wisdom teeth removal usually requires some form of anesthesia or sedation to ensure patient comfort during the procedure. Your dentist will discuss the options with you, which may include local anesthesia to numb the area around the tooth or general anesthesia to render you unconscious during the surgery. We provide an IV sedation for each patient we see. This guarantees you maximum comfort, no memory of the procedure and a faster recovery.

Will I receive continuing education certificate?

Yes, Participants who complete the full two-day program will receive a continuing education certificate.

Will I receive continuing education certificate?

Yes. Participants who complete the full two-day program will receive a continuing education certificate.

WILL I RECEIVE A CONTINUING EDUCATION CERTIFICATE?

Yes. Participants who complete the full two-day program will receive a continuing education certificate.

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The next cohort meets in October 2026.

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