Student Results
She Failed the Bench Test 3 Times. Then She Got Into University of Washington.
Dr. Sarita applied for three CAAPID cycles. She kept failing the bench test — not for lack of skill, but for lack of the right preparation. Here's what changed, and how she passed one of the toughest bench exams in the country.
School Guide
What Each Dental School Actually Tests in Their Bench Exam (2026 Guide)
Columbia, NYU, Touro, Rutgers, Stony Brook, University of Washington, BU, Temple and more — a school-by-school breakdown of procedures tested, rubber dam requirements, format, and difficulty. Updated for 2026.