Part of the UT Health San Antonio.
Bench Prep/Hand Skills Course
Preparing You For Admission To An International Dentist Education Program
June 27, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Course Overview & Mission
Four-day CE course designed towards developing the psychomotor skills to obtain optimum results per American practice standards. This course will enable you to earn 32 credit hours towards continuing education. Bench tests are one of the criteria by which an applicant will be evaluated as they apply for an IDEP program. Hand skill course will explore basic concepts required by most US dental schools during their admission. There will be a mock exam held on the last day of the course.
Course Logistics
This program includes a low faculty-to-student ratio and detailed review of the requirements. The mock exam held on the last day will help trainees assess their level of competence.
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Disclosures & Policies
No Recording and Transcription Policy
To protect the privacy, security, and integrity of our programs, meetings, and events, recording of any kind is strictly prohibited unless expressly authorized in writing by the department director. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Video recordings (camera, phone, webcam, or other devices)
- Audio recordings (phone, microphone, digital recorders, etc.)
- Screen captures or screen recordings
- AI-based or automated transcription tools (e.g., apps or software that convert speech to text)
Guidelines: All participants are expected to respect this policy at all times. If recording is necessary as an accommodation, or for education or administrative purposes, prior approval must be obtained in writing. Unauthorized recording or transcription may result in removal from the session and/or further administrative action. Exceptions may only be granted by the department director in advance. Taking detailed notes is encouraged, and participants are welcome to take pictures of the presentation slides for personal use.
Purpose: This policy ensures a safe and respectful environment, protects sensitive and proprietary information, and upholds the confidentiality of all participants.
Course Refund Policy
Please review the Course Refund Policy by clicking here. This policy includes information regarding requirements that attendees must comply with to remain eligible to receive CE, cancelling your registration, course transfers, etc.
Financial Disclosure Statement
It is the policy of the UT Health San Antonio Office of Continuing Dental Education to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. All participating speakers, course directors, and planning committee members are required to disclose to the program audience any financial relationships related to the subject matter of this program. Relationships of spouse/partner with proprietary entities producing health care goods or services should be disclosed if they are of a nature that may influence the objectivity of the individual in a position to control the content of the CDE activity. Disclosure information is reviewed in advance in order to manage and resolve any possible conflicts of interest. Specific disclosure information for each speaker, course director, and planning committee member will be shared with the audience prior to the speaker’s presentation.
This educational activity is free from commercial bias. The planning committee, presenters, and authors have disclosed all financial relationships with commercial interests relevant to this content, and any potential conflicts have been identified and mitigated according to ADA CERP standards. No commercial entities have influenced the content, selection, or presentation of materials, and no product endorsements or promotional activities are included in this presentation. Any mention of products, services, or companies is solely for educational purposes and does not imply endorsement.
There is nothing to disclose for this course.
Location
UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
7703 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
Tuition
- Individual: $3600
(HAND SKILLS REFUND POLICY: Payments are to be received in full, electronically, by the deadline listed. Please consult our refund policy for more information.)
Specialty/AGD Code
- 770 - Self-Improvement
- 250 - Operative (Restorative) Dentistry
- 550 - Practice Management
- 610 - Fixed Prosthodontics
- 670 - Removable Prosthodontics
- 180 - Myofascial Pain/Occlusion
- 010 - Basic Sciences
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Disclaimer
This course is not a prerequisite nor does it guarantee admission to any dental school.
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This course is not a prerequisite nor does it guarantee admission to any dental school.
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Phone: 210-567-3177
Email: idquery@uthscsa.edu
Business hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central Time
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The UT Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.
ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. UTHSCSA designates the number of credit hours for each course individually. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp.