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Anyone knows details about the bench test and interview at UMDNJ?
I have not found any interview details of this school? Please help/
-MD
 
do you get interview?
 
hey guys ........v need input for the stats at UMDNJ in last year.......plz guys share the info if any one has that on this topic........
 
did anyone receive interview call for UMDNJ? i sent in my application in the last week of august, but have got no status updates from them ever🙁
 
I called them and they said that they dont contact you unless if something is missing or for interview. other wise they dont tell u that your application is complete.Quite strange.
 
Roni said:
Has anyone applied for UMDNJ? I would like to know the stats of the students who are applying for UMDNJ?

Does anyone have the idea about the bench preparation course given by UMDNJ?
http://ccoe.umdnj.edu/catalog/dental/09D0141.htm
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I took the bench prepratory course(july 28th-aug 1).it was a 5 day course and everything was supplied to us(Burs,teeth,typhodont).only typodont had to be returned while we kept the rest of stuff.First day we were given lectures and rest of four days we were drilling.(class 2 amalgam,class 3 composite,crown prepration,surveyor use and designing of RPD.).All the faculty were helping us throughout the day.And we got a extra day to practice on oct 10th.That too really helped us in improving our skills and we had Dr Robert Nack with us throughout the day.Special thanx to him.
It was really helpful for me and I would highly recommend it for all international dentists.It was a good exposure after such a long time and moreever you come to know what is expected in bench exam.If anybody wants any other detail about the course.....feel free to ask
and last not the least We all got FREE LUNCH AND FREE PARKIN:😀🙂
 
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Hi Everyone,

I was attending The Bench Test Preparatory Course at UMDNJ this summer. The price was high for me, but I can tell you, it's worth every penny.
This was a one week course ( July 28- August 1 ) + one additional day in October to practice.
The first day was a lecture day, they gave us some materials to study, dvd, gradesheets for every procedure that might be on the Bench Exam.
We also received the big boxes with new sets/kits of burs ( amalgam prep&finishing kit, composit p&f kit, partial denture prep set, diamond&veneer kit + many more ), the typodonts with many extra ivorine teeth. We had to return the typodonts at the end of the Course, but we kept all extra ivorine teeth + teeth we were working on.
For the rest of the week we were practising ( amalgam/composit preps/fillings, crowns preps, temp crowns ), designing the RPD.
Our teachers; Dr. Dipede, Dr. Marder, Dr. Nack, Dr. Varghese, were aways with us, helping, answering our questions, showing us their "little tricks".
During this Course I learned what they might expect from us on the Bench test, I improved my skills, I feel well preparedfor the Bench Test.
It doesn't matter how old and experienced you are, there is always something new to learn.
 
Dear freind
i received call from umndnj dated on oct 28. can you please guide me for the exam like what rpd designs and preps they ask for. I will be very thankfull to you if you can guide me with few of your precious words .
thanks, iwill wait for replies.





GreenAnna said:
Hi Everyone,






I was attending The Bench Test Preparatory Course at UMDNJ this summer. The price was high for me, but I can tell you, it's worth every penny.
This was a one week course ( July 28- August 1 ) + one additional day in October to practice.
The first day was a lecture day, they gave us some materials to study, dvd, gradesheets for every procedure that might be on the Bench Exam.
We also received the big boxes with new sets/kits of burs ( amalgam prep&finishing kit, composit p&f kit, partial denture prep set, diamond&veneer kit + many more ), the typodonts with many extra ivorine teeth. We had to return the typodonts at the end of the Course, but we kept all extra ivorine teeth + teeth we were working on.
For the rest of the week we were practising ( amalgam/composit preps/fillings, crowns preps, temp crowns ), designing the RPD.
Our teachers; Dr. Dipede, Dr. Marder, Dr. Nack, Dr. Varghese, were aways with us, helping, answering our questions, showing us their "little tricks".
During this Course I learned what they might expect from us on the Bench test, I improved my skills, I feel well preparedfor the Bench Test.
It doesn't matter how old and experienced you are, there is always something new to learn.
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dear friend ,everybody is giving same detail about the course but what they really expect frm us or can say what specification they are looking for .nobody answered me . i have to appear in exam for IDP INTERVEIW. BUT NOBODYS COMING UP WITH ANY SUGGESTION . FOR EG.
WHAT TYPE OF CHAMFER THEY WANT
SUPREGINGIVAL --HOW MANY MM
AMALGAM ISTHMUS WIDTH
EVEN I KNOW ALL THESE BASICS .BUT WHAT WE SHOULD ALWAYS KEEP IN MIND AS EVERY SCHOOL IS DIFFERENT FOR WHAT THEY WANT.
AND SECONDLY IF YOU CAN GUIDE ME RPD DESIGN .HOW THEY TAUGHT YOU AND WHAT IS THERE EXPECTATIONS.
I HOPE NOW I MADE SOME CLEAR DOUBTS OF MINE
pLEASE HELP ME
IF POSSIBLE GIVE ME PHONE NUMBER SO I CAN CONTACT YOU
OR SEND ME EMAIL.
 
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HI , can anybody tell abt temporary prepration for fpd.
 
Hi GreenAnna,

Thank you very much for sharing your experiences in the course. I would like to know where I can find or buy a copy of the learning materials especially the DVD so do you have any suggestion?

Does anyone know a good tutorial DVD about bench tests that we can buy?


GreenAnna said:
Hi Everyone,

I was attending The Bench Test Preparatory Course at UMDNJ this summer. The price was high for me, but I can tell you, it's worth every penny.
This was a one week course ( July 28- August 1 ) + one additional day in October to practice.
The first day was a lecture day, they gave us some materials to study, dvd, gradesheets for every procedure that might be on the Bench Exam.
We also received the big boxes with new sets/kits of burs ( amalgam prep&finishing kit, composit p&f kit, partial denture prep set, diamond&veneer kit + many more ), the typodonts with many extra ivorine teeth. We had to return the typodonts at the end of the Course, but we kept all extra ivorine teeth + teeth we were working on.
For the rest of the week we were practising ( amalgam/composit preps/fillings, crowns preps, temp crowns ), designing the RPD.
Our teachers; Dr. Dipede, Dr. Marder, Dr. Nack, Dr. Varghese, were aways with us, helping, answering our questions, showing us their "little tricks".
During this Course I learned what they might expect from us on the Bench test, I improved my skills, I feel well preparedfor the Bench Test.
It doesn't matter how old and experienced you are, there is always something new to learn.
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If you are thinking about the course materials , the only way I know to get them is attending the course.
minaliu said:
Hi GreenAnna,

Thank you very much for sharing your experiences in the course. I would like to know where I can find or buy a copy of the learning materials especially the DVD so do you have any suggestion?

Does anyone know a good tutorial DVD about bench tests that we can buy?
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hi dentistry, how was ur interview at new jersy? what did they ask? please share ur experience
dentistry said:
Dear freind
i received call from umndnj dated on oct 28. can you please guide me for the exam like what rpd designs and preps they ask for. I will be very thankfull to you if you can guide me with few of your precious words .
thanks, iwill wait for replies.
Click to expand...
 
GreenAnna said:
Hi Everyone,

I was attending The Bench Test Preparatory Course at UMDNJ this summer. The price was high for me, but I can tell you, it's worth every penny.
This was a one week course ( July 28- August 1 ) + one additional day in October to practice.
The first day was a lecture day, they gave us some materials to study, dvd, gradesheets for every procedure that might be on the Bench Exam.
We also received the big boxes with new sets/kits of burs ( amalgam prep&finishing kit, composit p&f kit, partial denture prep set, diamond&veneer kit + many more ), the typodonts with many extra ivorine teeth. We had to return the typodonts at the end of the Course, but we kept all extra ivorine teeth + teeth we were working on.
For the rest of the week we were practising ( amalgam/composit preps/fillings, crowns preps, temp crowns ), designing the RPD.
Our teachers; Dr. Dipede, Dr. Marder, Dr. Nack, Dr. Varghese, were aways with us, helping, answering our questions, showing us their "little tricks".
During this Course I learned what they might expect from us on the Bench test, I improved my skills, I feel well preparedfor the Bench Test.
It doesn't matter how old and experienced you are, there is always something new to learn.
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Hi !!!!!!!!!!!
I appreciate for yr great help...........Can you tell me what was the fee to attnf that preparatory course.........and you have to reserve yr seat for you in the class or what is the real thing .....and which are the other universities which are ruunning the same corse.....
 
Hi !
The price is $5000, more informations/details regarding this course you can find on the UMDNJ website. I think UMDNJ is the only place on the East Coast, where you can get the bench test preparatory course.
I 've heard about another place, in California, but.....this was not at the Dental School, ....they wouldn't supply you with anything ( it means that you have to buy: ivorine teeth, typodont, manikin, burs, handpieces, all instruments and materials),....it was more time cosuming/wasting,... if you weren't from California, you would spend a lot money on hotel/living close to that place.
 
hi friends,
i do not think course at UMDNJ is worth it. it invovles a lot money & instructors are not from admission poll.. i think good to send typodont to dr.duggan in california, he is charging just $10 for critic. he also gives DVD of prep. i have taken both courses, i think dr.duggan is the best. feel free to contact me for any help. i am on east coast. i am ready to critic prep for just $2. i will give DVD also.
good luck
 
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Hi,
I am Interested in critic prep and DVD, can u send me the cost details.





LICENSE4ALL said:
hi friends,
i do not think course at UMDNJ is worth it. it invovles a lot money & instructors are not from admission poll.. i think good to send typodont to dr.duggan in california, he is charging just $10 for critic. he also gives DVD of prep. i have taken both courses, i think dr.duggan is the best. feel free to contact me for any help. i am on east coast. i am ready to critic prep for just $2. i will give DVD also.
good luck
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dear friends,
thanks for inquiring about bench materials, dvd, other stuff. i am in my home country.i am really sorry for late in response. i will send details in about 2-4 days. i will post list of materials, DVD, by PM to all who inquired abt. it. i will also post in classified for sale. i have a lot of useful stuff.
thanks for showing interest, pl. have patience
good luck
 
LICENSE4ALL said:
dear friends,
thanks for inquiring about bench materials, dvd, other stuff. i am in my home country.i am really sorry for late in response. i will send details in about 2-4 days. i will post list of materials, DVD, by PM to all who inquired abt. it. i will also post in classified for sale. i have a lot of useful stuff.
thanks for showing interest, pl. have patience
good luck
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HI,

I am interested, please send the list.
 
GreenAnna said:
Hi !
The price is $5000, more informations/details regarding this course you can find on the UMDNJ website. I think UMDNJ is the only place on the East Coast, where you can get the bench test preparatory course.
I 've heard about another place, in California, but.....this was not at the Dental School, ....they wouldn't supply you with anything ( it means that you have to buy: ivorine teeth, typodont, manikin, burs, handpieces, all instruments and materials),....it was more time cosuming/wasting,... if you weren't from California, you would spend a lot money on hotel/living close to that place.
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Hi GreenAnna,
thank you for the info. I am planning to attend the course in the end of July. Could you please tell me if there is any dress code..........like formals, semi formals or casuals ???????????
 
hi,
Iam in interested in dvd and critic preparation. I would like to know, by seeing dvd, could we learn for bench test. What is meant by critic preparation.How much it costs to learn with Dr. Duggan. Please help with these things, I have no idea about bench test.I am worried about bench test, I am not understanding ,where to practice for my exam.....Do u have any other materials????

I appreciate ur help

thank u



hi,
LICENSE4ALL said:
hi friends,
i do not think course at UMDNJ is worth it. it invovles a lot money & instructors are not from admission poll.. i think good to send typodont to dr.duggan in california, he is charging just $10 for critic. he also gives DVD of prep. i have taken both courses, i think dr.duggan is the best. feel free to contact me for any help. i am on east coast. i am ready to critic prep for just $2. i will give DVD also.
good luck
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is there any preparatory course available which I can join for bench test prep other than umdnj ?
I know Dr. duggans but I think it is over......
plz reply
 
hi everybody
could you plz give me some infomation about thid DVD? i have no access to any of this courses you are talking about.does DVD helps to prepare for bench exam?and where can I buy this?
I appreciate any info
 
Hi all, please I am Interested in buying critic prep and DVD for preparation to the bench test specialy class ll amalgam filling and PFM crowm prep. please anyone has them in sale please contact me at [email protected]. Thank you.
 
GreenAnna said:
Hi !
The price is $5000, more informations/details regarding this course you can find on the UMDNJ website. I think UMDNJ is the only place on the East Coast, where you can get the bench test preparatory course.
I 've heard about another place, in California, but.....this was not at the Dental School, ....they wouldn't supply you with anything ( it means that you have to buy: ivorine teeth, typodont, manikin, burs, handpieces, all instruments and materials),....it was more time cosuming/wasting,... if you weren't from California, you would spend a lot money on hotel/living close to that place.
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Hi,
can u give dr.duggan telephone number or email address to know more detail
 
Congradulations to everyone who got in in UMDNJ, new jesey dentatl school. I got in this program two years ago. It's a very good program. I will graduate from umdnj very soon. My apartment will be available at the end of March. Its in society hill, very close to school. the adress is 47 boston ct, newark. Very nice three bedrooms, 2.5 bath, big living room and dining room. The rent is $1800 totally.
Please let me know if you are instereted. My email is [email protected].
 
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I attended the UMDNJ bench test prep course and selling the CD that came w/ it
 
Docs, use the standard criteria to control your preps( they can be slight different but if you stick to them you ll be all right). practice. for more info about preps use Shillinburg Fundamentals of tooth preparation.


Criteria for Amalgam Preparation:

1. The preparation should be approximately 1.5-2.0 mm deep at the pulpal floor.
2. The preparation should be approximately 1.5 mm deep at the proximal axial wall.
3. The buccal, lingual, and gingival extensions of the mesial box must be free of contact with the adjacent tooth.
4. The cavosurface margins should be near 90 °, with no unsupported enamel.
5. The walls in the occlusal portion of the class II should be near parallel. The walls of the box portion should be slightly undercut in order to provide mechanical retention for the alloy.
6. Retention grooves may be optionally laced in the buccal and lingual walls at the bucco-axial and linguo-axial line angles.
7. Extensions fo the occlusal outline are as described in the clinical conditions.
8. A bevel at the axial/pulpal line angle is optional. If placed, it should not be greater then 0.5 mm wide.


Criteria for the Full Cast Crown Preparation (typically full gold)

1. The occlusal reduction should ideally provide for 1.5 mm of clearance from the opposing occlusal surface.
2. The occlusal reduction should generally presere the occlusal anatomy of the tooth, providing for uniform reduction.
3. The axial walls should be free from undercuts and tapered approximately 8-10 degrees from the long axis of the tooth.
4. The finish line should be a champfer profile, equal in diameter to ½ the diameter of the largest champfer diamond that you are provided.
5. The finish line should be between 0.5 and 1.0 coronal to the free gingival margin and follow the contour of the free gingival margin. It should smooth, continuous, even, and well-defined.
6. Extension of the proximal should allow for visual clearance between the margin and the adjacent tooth.

Criteria for Porcelain Fused to Metal Crown Preparation:

1. The cervical margin should be smooth, continuous, and well defined. The cervical bevel, when used, is 0.5-10 mm in width and is well defined.
2. The appropriate path of insertion varies less than 10° parallel to the long axis of the tooth on all axial surfaces and a line of draw is established.
3. Axial tissue removal is optimally 1.5 mm to be sufficient for convenience, retention and resistance form.
4. There is full visual taper 6° - 16°
5. The facial shoulder is optimally 1.2 mm wide. A shoulder finish line shall be placed on the buccal from the mesial buccal line angle to the distal buccal line angle.
6. Occlusal reduction is optimally 2 mm and the general occlusal anatomy is maintained.
7. The margins should be 0.5 mm occlusal to the CEJ or simulated free gingival margin, whichever is most coronal.


watch how to do a temporary crown http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSu_Opy6TRw
remember you will have a shell and you will need to adjust it( I used scissors), fill with acrylic and remove some access.
 
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Than you so much for the specifications grapy. Theses will be a great help!
 
did any one got a call for interview for UMDNJ....????
 
Hey there,
Anyone wana share accommodation in New Jersey for the 9/11?
 
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Does this mean that UMDNJ is already done with the invitations for the 2nd batch or are they still sending out invites..
Only 2 of the people invited have posted so far..how about others.
 
please people post whosoever has got calls....
 
whats the matter with umdnj..they have already invited people for round 2 of interviews...and not even bothered to inform others who have ssent in all documents about the status of their applciations! how many people got calls for round 2?

barbie? thaer? bansbari?
 
#44 Tontochico

whats the matter with umdnj..they have already invited people for round 2 of interviews...and not even bothered to inform others who have ssent in all documents about the status of their applciations! how many people got calls for round 2?

barbie? thaer? bansbari?

Hello Tontochio,
Do not worry. I know it is difficult to wait for the response. Why don't you write them an email?
 
Atleast I won't have to check email notification on weekends. *curls up in bed and goes back to sleep*
 
Yeah, I wanted to try NJ, but since UIC requested money to be sent till October 1, I dont have time to get a response from other schools.
 
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