Admissions Readiness for International Dentists

Hands-On Clinical Preparation That Strengthens Your Admissions Profile

International dentists practicing bench exam tooth preparation during hands-on training at Stevenson Dental Solutions

Starting Your Journey

Internationally trained dentists must complete at least a two-year U.S. dental education pathway before practicing in the United States. This may include an advanced standing DDS/DMD program, a CODA-accredited specialty program, or a non-CODA advanced education program, depending on career goals and state licensure requirements. Stevenson Dental Solutions helps candidates strengthen their clinical profiles through hands-on bench training and competency recognition under globally recognized instruction, supporting applications to U.S. dental programs that use CAAPID or PASS.

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Why Clinical Competency Sets Candidates Apart

U.S. dental programs review international applicants in highly competitive pools. Once academic eligibility is met, hands-on performance and demonstrated clinical competency often become decisive factors — particularly in programs that rely heavily on bench examinations and practical assessments.

Stevenson Dental Solutions focuses on hands-on clinical upskilling. Under the instruction of Dr. Stevenson — whose tooth preparation and restorative methodologies are taught and viewed worldwide in dental schools — candidates refine technique, consistency, and exam-ready performance. Completion of SDS bench training and preceptorship, along with competency recognition under Dr. Stevenson, has helped applicants strengthen their professional profile and stand out among large applicant cohorts.

Many candidates come to us after multiple application cycles without interview invitations or after not clearing the bench examinations. Others choose to prepare proactively for their first application cycle, building measurable clinical competency early to maximize their chances of success.

What We Do — and What We Don’t

What We Do

Hands-on bench training aligned with U.S. program expectations
Clinical upskilling and technique refinement
Competency recognition that candidates include on their CVs
Preparation for high-stakes bench examinations and interviews

What We Don’t

We do not complete or submit applications
We do not provide CAAPID or PASS form-filling services

Choose Your Next Training Step

Clinical Preceptorship

For candidates seeking profile strengthening through supervised exposure

Includes a 7-day bench program followed by supervised clinical exposure
Performance-based eligibility for competency recognition or a letter of recommendation
Designed for candidates preparing to demonstrate readiness beyond bench performance

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Hands-On Bench Training

For candidates who want to strengthen their technique and prepare for bench examinations

Focused, intensive bench-based upskilling
Ideal for applicants who seek to refine clinical fundamentals
Designed to improve performance in high-stakes bench evaluation

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Prep Evaluation

Expert evaluation of your bench preparations by Dr. Stevenson, with detailed feedback on technique, accuracy, and exam readiness.

Prep Evaluation Services

Mock Interviews

Program-style interview practice with feedback on clarity, structure, and professional communication.

Mock Interview Services

How Candidates Progress Through Training

Many candidates begin with hands-on bench training to strengthen technique and build exam-ready performance. As skills and confidence develop, some choose to continue into a clinical preceptorship to gain supervised exposure and further strengthen their professional profile.

Others enter directly into a preceptorship when they already have strong bench fundamentals but want to accelerate their preparation and reduce trial-and-error by learning under structured supervision. This proactive approach allows candidates to gain focused clinical exposure and clearer performance feedback earlier in their journey.

There is no single required sequence — progression depends on your current readiness, experience, and goals. Our role is to help you build competency first and then demonstrate readiness in a way that aligns with how U.S. programs evaluate international candidates.

Not sure where to start?

If you’re unsure whether hands-on bench training or a clinical preceptorship is the right next step, reach out to our team. We’re happy to help you think through your options based on your current readiness and goals.

Email us at help@stevensondentalsolutions.com with a brief summary of your background and goals, and we’ll help point you toward the most appropriate training option.

Admissions Readiness for International Dentists

Hands-On Clinical Preparation That Strengthens Your Admissions Profile

Starting Your Journey

Why Clinical Competency Sets Candidates Apart

What We Do — and What We Don’t

What We Do

What We Don’t

Choose Your Next Training Step

Clinical Preceptorship

Hands-On Bench Training

Add-on services

Prep Evaluation

Mock Interviews

How Candidates Progress Through Training

Not sure where to start?

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