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After long waiting bench extension has been approved
just want to know how many of you took or will take any course praparaton and if yes which course ucla duggan...
or just practicing yourself
any recommendation....????
 
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Hi all,
Congratulations to all those who took the last exam and Congratulations in advance for those who will be passing the exam.

I had to withdraw my application for the last exam due to personal reasons. I would now like to re-activate my application for the next exam in Nov this year.

I would appreciate if you could give me some details and some tips (iIf any) to re-activate my application to be considered for the next exam.

thanks and warm regards
Sadanand
 
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this wait is really killing me................anyone got their bench results yet??? it was out in 2 weeks last time & its over 3 weeks now!!!!!!!!!!! 🙁
 
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today i talked to dental board people and they told me that the result is gonna come in 30 days from the day of exam.when i asked that last time people got result in 2 weeks then she said this is not gonna be same this time.

in short, we r going to get result late.so guys just relax.
 
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yep......i just heard from them too.......acc to them results r gonna be out this week......so lets keep our fingers crossed................
 
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Hey, Guys:

It's me again. I'd like to tell you about what DSI recently sent me. It is an invitation to enrol in their Clinical Licensure Review Course for summer. I am sure many of you have received a similar letter, but let me vent out my displeasure over this sales pitch.

The letter did not help me with the emotional strain that has been churning inside of me for the past weeks and months because of the bench exam. I am sure DSI knows this is quite true for ALL the candidates. DSI has been in this business for so long already...All of us are anxious over the results and then here comes a letter with my reference number beside my name. Of course, nobody aside from myself and the board knows, or cares about my reference number. So who would I think the letter came from?

But then there was no return address, so I did not find out who it was from until I opened the envelope. And there it was...an invitation from DSI to spend a non-refundable $3900 to enrol for the Part 4 review.

I understand DSI needs to make money out of their review courses, but I think they should have waited till the results are out before sending out any letters regarding their review courses. IMO, it is not proper for anyone to preempt the Board regarding the exam results. I think the gesture was done in very bad taste. Either it gives false hopes that I may have passed the exams, or it is actually giving me a hint that I did. And that is not good for my psychological health!!!

I, and all the others who received this letter deserve an apology from DSI. I hope it doesn't happen to the next batch of examinees.

I'd like to hear from others who have received this letter.

Ivorinedust

*G. I will call you tonight.
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"Apolonia, relieve my toothache."
 
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Ivorinedust: I can sure understand your anger and feelings. I am suprised to see that letter too. I don't think DSI need such marketing, as everybody taking bench very well know about them and will make their own decisions irrespective of any advertisement.
Have you heard of dental offices calling their regular patients during their down times ?
By the way what DSI stands for ?- Dollars Sucking Institute ??









ivorinedust said:
Hey, Guys:

It's me again. I'd like to tell you about what DSI recently sent me. It is an invitation to enrol in their Clinical Licensure Review Course for summer. I am sure many of you have received a similar letter, but let me vent out my displeasure over this sales pitch.

The letter did not help me with the emotional strain that has been churning inside of me for the past weeks and months because of the bench exam. I am sure DSI knows this is quite true for ALL the candidates. DSI has been in this business for so long already...All of us are anxious over the results and then here comes a letter with my reference number beside my name. Of course, nobody aside from myself and the board knows, or cares about my reference number. So who would I think the letter came from?

But then there was no return address, so I did not find out who it was from until I opened the envelope. And there it was...an invitation from DSI to spend a non-refundable $3900 to enrol for the Part 4 review.

I understand DSI needs to make money out of their review courses, but I think they should have waited till the results are out before sending out any letters regarding their review courses. IMO, it is not proper for anyone to preempt the Board regarding the exam results. I think the gesture was done in very bad taste. Either it gives false hopes that I may have passed the exams, or it is actually giving me a hint that I did. And that is not good for my psychological health!!!

I, and all the others who received this letter deserve an apology from DSI. I hope it doesn't happen to the next batch of examinees.

I'd like to hear from others who have received this letter.

Ivorinedust

*G. I will call you tonight.
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"Apolonia, relieve my toothache."
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I got that letter too. How can Duggan have got my mailing address in US which I put only on my personal date card ? I called the board today and they said they haven't sent the reports yet.
 
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lanande said:
I got that letter too. How can Duggan have got my mailing address in US which I put only on my personal date card ? I called the board today and they said they haven't sent the reports yet.
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its not the first time this is happening....... my friends recieved them last time they gave the exam & not only from DSI but also from the dental schools.....& the worst part, they put both the bench & the clinical brochures in.........so whats one supposed to make of this??? if u pass take clinical if not take the bench classes again??? a win win situation for them....
 
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hi ivorin,explorer,lanande and pretiwoman
as i want to take bench exam,would you please tell me did you take any courses like DSi or UCLA are they useful? what do you sugest?
thank you
 
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yasi said:
hi ivorin,explorer,lanande and pretiwoman
as i want to take bench exam,would you please tell me did you take any courses like DSi or UCLA are they useful? what do you sugest?
thank you
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I didn't took any long term course but I did attend Duggan's mock boards a couple of times. If you have no idea about this exam, taking a course or rent the video will be helpful.
 
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pretiwoman said:
its not the first time this is happening....... my friends recieved them last time they gave the exam & not only from DSI but also from the dental schools.....& the worst part, they put both the bench & the clinical brochures in.........so whats one supposed to make of this??? if u pass take clinical if not take the bench classes again??? a win win situation for them....
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What happened at last? Did your friends all pass the exam?
 
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yasi said:
hi ivorin,explorer,lanande and pretiwoman
as i want to take bench exam,would you please tell me did you take any courses like DSi or UCLA are they useful? what do you sugest?
thank you
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hi yasi
i took the long course from DSI. its really helpful. i have no idea abt the ucla. but duggans course really gives u a new approach towards the way u do the preps, & it actually helps u to be prepared for anything that could possibly go wrong. i would recommend it to anyone. but people have passed even without taking any classes. so it all depends on where u stand regarding ur work.
 
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lanande said:
I got that letter too. How can Duggan have got my mailing address in US which I put only on my personal date card ? I called the board today and they said they haven't sent the reports yet.
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They have contacts within the exam committee, for sure. And this is what adds intrigue to the whole thing. It gives you the impression that they have "insider information" about who passed and who didn't. Why would they start the letter with "Dear Clinical Exam Licensure Candidate..."?

But then in the end, it is just a marketing ploy that adds insult to injury to those of us who received this letter but failed the exams, once the results come out.

Bottom line is, DSI should have been more sensitive about other people's situations and feelings. The marketing is ill-timed and someone at DSI needs to get a licking!

Ivorinedust

"Apolonia, relieve my toothache!"
 
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ivorinedust said:
They have contacts within the exam committee, for sure. And this is what adds intrigue to the whole thing. It gives you the impression that they have "insider information" about who passed and who didn't. Why would they start the letter with "Dear Clinical Exam Licensure Candidate..."?

But then in the end, it is just a marketing ploy that adds insult to injury to those of us who received this letter but failed the exams, once the results come out.

Bottom line is, DSI should have been more sensitive about other people's situations and feelings. The marketing is ill-timed and someone at DSI needs to get a licking!

Ivorinedust

"Apolonia, relieve my toothache!"
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I couldn't agree you more!
 
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Hello Ivorinedust,

think from the other aspect, you probably passed! that's why they sent you this letter. You should be pleased.


ivorinedust said:
They have contacts within the exam committee, for sure. And this is what adds intrigue to the whole thing. It gives you the impression that they have "insider information" about who passed and who didn't. Why would they start the letter with "Dear Clinical Exam Licensure Candidate..."?

But then in the end, it is just a marketing ploy that adds insult to injury to those of us who received this letter but failed the exams, once the results come out.

Bottom line is, DSI should have been more sensitive about other people's situations and feelings. The marketing is ill-timed and someone at DSI needs to get a licking!

Ivorinedust

"Apolonia, relieve my toothache!"
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Ivorinedust,

I would not mind receiving this letter, even if it is for a moment of comfort and reassurance. It buys me peace of mind for a while.

You have to know that supply is driven by demand. I am sure many who passed took that paper to sign up for the course, that's why board sends more, DSI pays more to have them sent to candidates. We are the true driven force. It is like those telemarketers, they do not mean harm, they don't intend to bother you personally. We are the reason why these phenomena exist. Do not take it too personally.

you are on good path
 
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DSI told me they send the letters to the candidates who took the exam, but they don't know who pass or not. Anyhow, we'll recieve the report soon.
 
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lanande said:
DSI told me they send the letters to the candidates who took the exam, but they don't know who pass or not. Anyhow, we'll recieve the report soon.
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I got my result, I passed

good luck for everyone. It is coming
 
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wow congrats 👍
whats ur avg?? anyone else recieved them too???
god!!!!!! y is my mailman not here yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i cant wait

completedenture said:
I got my result, I passed

good luck for everyone. It is coming
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hi everyone
i am pretty new to this site. actually i just arrived to california few months back. If possible can someone guide me about this bench exam. I just want to know if this exam is still open?? If yes what are the pre-requisites.

Plzzzzzzzz help.
Thanks
 
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dent4life said:
hi everyone
i am pretty new to this site. actually i just arrived to california few months back. If possible can someone guide me about this bench exam. I just want to know if this exam is still open?? If yes what are the pre-requisites.

Plzzzzzzzz help.
Thanks
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To take the bench you needed to have submitted your part 1 and 2 national board scores in 2003. At present, the only way is to do an advanced standing or international dentist program in a dental school for 2 years and then take the boards
 
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thanks aparna
i will look into the foreign dentist programs now and apply for that.
Thanks.
Good luck
 
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I got my result - average 76. failed in cast restoration #2.
I guess I passed.... Why the %^$%^ they sent me "dental licensure application for re-examination" form?
Anyone else got that form?
 
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Hi Matrix,
Congratulations !! I have received the same form also. It says specifically that I am eligible to take the licensure exam now and that I have successfully completed the RT exam.The scores may be low ,but the average is all that counts.Congrats once again !!


the matrix said:
I got my result - average 76. failed in cast restoration #2.
I guess I passed.... Why the %^$%^ they sent me "dental licensure application for re-examination" form?
Anyone else got that form?
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Graduates of non-accredited dental schools who have already passed the California Restorative Technique (RT) examination should apply on the Application for Re-examination form.

so we need to fill only application for re examination form.

pls check information guide.

i hope this clears the doubt.
 
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Thnx ashamurali, shruhtee 🙂
What are everybody's scores? Is there any statistics about pass/fail rates?
Did anybody who got Duggan's aplication for licensure exam training actually fail the exam? It would be very nasty to get his letter, get the hopes up and then get failing score. I dont think I would go to his course then 🙂
Congratulations to everybody who passed... 🙂)
 
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Ashamurali said:
Hi Matrix,
Congratulations !! I have received the same form also. It says specifically that I am eligible to take the licensure exam now and that I have successfully completed the RT exam.The scores may be low ,but the average is all that counts.Congrats once again !!
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congratulation sAshumurali
would you please tell me hoe did you prerare for bench?did youtake any course?are they useful?
thank you
 
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I am long time visitor of this site but never post it here.I also pass the bench exam, just got my result today.Thank's god !!!Good lucky to everyone else that did not get the results yet.
 
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shrutee said:
Graduates of non-accredited dental schools who have already passed the California Restorative Technique (RT) examination should apply on the Application for Re-examination form.

so we need to fill only application for re examination form.

pls check information guide.

i hope this clears the doubt.
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Thanks for the information.
Any advice about buying the insurance?
Thanks in advance 👍
 
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yasi said:
congratulation sAshumurali
would you please tell me hoe did you prerare for bench?did youtake any course?are they useful?
thank you[/QUOTE

I took Dr.Duggan's Course and they were very helpful.I also took extra mock boards and exam simulation classes just before the exam..
Good Luck!
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Ashamurali said:
yasi said:
congratulation sAshumurali
would you please tell me hoe did you prerare for bench?did youtake any course?are they useful?
thank you[/QUOTE

I took Dr.Duggan's Course and they were very helpful.I also took extra mock boards and exam simulation classes just before the exam..
Good Luck!
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They are saving the best for last :laugh: I haven't received my reports either. If I don't receive them by tomorrow afternoon, I'd be storming down their office on Wednesday!!! :meanie:

Ivorinedust

"Apolonia, relieve my toothache!"
 
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i know....it seriously drives u crazy when the people outside US already know their results & we dont........ i asked the board today & they just asked me to wait a couple of days more......... :scared:
 
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pretiwoman said:
i know....it seriously drives u crazy when the people outside US already know their results & we dont........ i asked the board today & they just asked me to wait a couple of days more......... :scared:
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what do they mean by a couple of days more???????coz when we inquired they told the result is already out and they have already mailed everyone... 😕
 
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thank god, i passed also! it seems the board examiners have been very lenient in grading this batch of examinees. i was pretty sure that i would fail because my wax pattern was a big mess. i also know of others who were not really prepared to take the exam at all, and they passed also! could it be that they actually passed everybody? does anyone know of anyone who took the exam and didnt pass? i know this will make me sound paranoid, but what if they made a mistake and accidentally sent out the wrong test results? *scared*
 
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yeah true................everyone i`ve heard of until now has passed. people did say they r gonna be lenient this time.....& it sure looks like its true....... though i havent got my results yet........

calidentist said:
thank god, i passed also! it seems the board examiners have been very lenient in grading this batch of examinees. i was pretty sure that i would fail because my wax pattern was a big mess. i also know of others who were not really prepared to take the exam at all, and they passed also! could it be that they actually passed everybody? does anyone know of anyone who took the exam and didnt pass? i know this will make me sound paranoid, but what if they made a mistake and accidentally sent out the wrong test results? *scared*
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calidentist said:
thank god, i passed also! it seems the board examiners have been very lenient in grading this batch of examinees. i was pretty sure that i would fail because my wax pattern was a big mess. i also know of others who were not really prepared to take the exam at all, and they passed also! could it be that they actually passed everybody? does anyone know of anyone who took the exam and didnt pass? i know this will make me sound paranoid, but what if they made a mistake and accidentally sent out the wrong test results? *scared*
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hi cali dentist congratulations can u tell me when did u get the result? bcos 2 of my very good friends didnt make this time and they were doing very good oherwise..they got result just today and whoever got reslut before that got passed ...we were thinking the result is good this time but it depends on luck..as i am waiting for my result and i dont know why but i am correlating this damm thing..WHO GOT RESULT BEFORE MONDAY ALL PASSED AND THEY R SENDING BAD GRADES LATER..please pretiwoman dont mind my words ..i am hoping best for the rest..good luck
 
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prettypink said:
hi cali dentist congratulations can u tell me when did u get the result? bcos 2 of my very good friends didnt make this time and they were doing very good oherwise..they got result just today and whoever got reslut before that got passed ...we were thinking the result is good this time but it depends on luck..as i am waiting for my result and i dont know why but i am correlating this damm thing..WHO GOT RESULT BEFORE MONDAY ALL PASSED AND THEY R SENDING BAD GRADES LATER..please pretiwoman dont mind my words ..i am hoping best for the rest..good luck
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hi prettypink! i received it in the mail last friday the 13th. hoping for the best for you also.
 
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I don't drive freeway. Let me know if u can car pool with me.I am ready to share expenses.


Send a private message
 
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hi anybody still waiting for bench exam result ?i think i'll call to the dental board for that matter as i am still waiting for my report
 
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Hello, i'm new to this site. i completed my part2 and planning to take bench exam. i have no idea abt wht these exams r. please any one would help me...whr can i get info abt the bench exam and how to apply for it.

punger
 
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Did you pass your part2 by dec. 2003? If yes ,you are eligible for part 3 and if not, you have to apply to schools for IDP .Check the entire bench exam thread and you will know what you have to do next.
 
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Hi y'all. I'm just new to the forum. It's very interesting. Anyone taking the UCLA bench exam course this July?
 
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😎 Help Please
I would like to buy any kind of tapes, books, papers, CDs, or any other forms of educational material about Bench Restorative exam to study at home.
Please contact me at [email protected]
 
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